Start Your California Security Officer Career Online Today With the National IPS! Our training is fully cross-platform compatible and can be completed anytime, anywhere-24/7.
Step 1: Start your career by completing the required Initial Security Officer Course with National IPS, a BSIS-approved training provider in California.
Step 2: Receive your course certificate of completion and apply for your state Security Officer license (Guard Card).
Step 3: Receive your Security Officer license (Guard Card) and start earning in Security and Public Safety careers near you!
Select Your California Guard Card Course and Format-Train Online Anytime With National IPS
Get everything you need to start or renew your security guard career - fast and easy!
Designed for new guards to get licensed and offered in Hybrid Format. Available to start anytime!
After the Initial 8- Hour Initial Security Officer Course complete your 32-hour continuing education requirement within the first six months. Choose from our bundled 32-hour training packages or customize your own by selecting individual 4-hour courses—all available fully online.
Easily stay certified with your required Annual 8-hour renewal course. 100% online and hassle-free!
Tests are fail proof take as many times as needed to pass!
Saves your progress! Our tracker saves your work so you can pick up where you left off at anytime!
We make learning FUN! As you learn earn points to purchase ranks, rise up on the leaderboard and earn other rewards!
We are a California Bureau of Security and Investigate Services (BSIS) licensed training provider. Our license numbers are ATG-2976, ATG-2977, ATG-2978, ATG-2979, ATG 2980.
Learn from high rated and seasoned professionals with backgrounds in law enforcement, emergency management, and public safety.
After completing the course, you can download your certificate for unlimited easy access.
The National Institute of Public Safety is a licensed, nationwide provider of state-approved training for security officers and public safety professionals. We offer accessible, high-quality education through online, hybrid, and in-person programs that meet licensing, recertification, and career development requirements. Our mission is to prepare individuals and organizations to protect and serve their communities with integrity and professionalism.