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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.

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Start Your California Security Officer Career in 3 Simple Steps!

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!

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The Initial BSIS Security Officer 8-Hour Power of Arrest & Appropriate Use of Force Course

Designed for new guards to get licensed and offered in Hybrid Format. Available to start anytime!

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Full 32-Hour BSIS Continued Training

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.

8-Hour BSIS Security Officer Renewal Course

Easily stay certified with your required Annual 8-hour renewal course. 100% online and hassle-free!

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Saves your progress! Our tracker saves your work so you can pick up where you left off at anytime!

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We make learning FUN! As you learn earn points to purchase ranks, rise up on the leaderboard and earn other rewards!

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Licensed Training Provider

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.

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Access to Top Rated Instructors

Learn from high rated and seasoned professionals with backgrounds in law enforcement, emergency management, and public safety.

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Downloadable Certificates

After completing the course, you can download your certificate for unlimited easy access.

Now Proudly Offering Our BSIS Approved Security Officer Courses In person in Los Angeles County, (Santa Clarita) California!

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