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California Guard Card Required: 16-Hour BSIS Elective Continuing Education Bundle (6-Month CE Training Requirement)
This 16-hour BSIS Elective Continuing Education Bundle is designed for California security officers who are completing the final phase of their mandatory Guard Card continued training requirements.
Under California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) regulations, all licensed security guards must complete a total of 32 hours of continuing education within the first 6 months of registration. This includes 16 Hours of mandatory training completed within the first 30 days, followed by 16 elective training hours to complete the remaining requirement.
This bundle fulfills the final 16 hours of BSIS-approved elective training, ensuring you remain compliant, active, and fully eligible to continue working as a licensed security professional in California.
View more info on the BSIS Security Guard Renewal Application Here & BSIS Security Officer Registration Fact Sheet Here
⚖️ Overview
This course is intended for currently registered California security officers who have already completed their initial and mandatory training requirements and are now completing their elective continuing education hours.
The training is 100% online, self-paced, and designed to reinforce real-world security skills while meeting all BSIS compliance standards.
Completion of this bundle satisfies the final portion of the 32-hour continuing education requirement, which must be completed within 6 months of Guard Card registration.
View more info on the BSIS Security Guard Renewal Application Here & BSIS Security Officer Registration Fact Sheet Here
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📦 What This Bundle Covers
This elective bundle includes 4 BSIS-approved courses (16 hours total):
- Handling Difficult People – 4 Hours
- Trespass – 4 Hours
- Crowd Control – 4 Hours
- Workplace Violence – 4 Hours
Each course is designed to enhance your field readiness, situational awareness, and professional response skills in real-world security environments.
❗ Important Compliance Note
This bundle is only one part of the full BSIS training requirement. To remain compliant, officers must also complete:
- The 8-Hour Initial Security Officer Course (Powers to Arrest & Appropriate Use of Force)
- The 16-Hour Mandatory Continuing Education Training (within 30 days of Guard Card issuance)
Failure to complete all required training within BSIS deadlines may result in non-compliance and impact your ability to work legally as a security officer in California.
View more info on the BSIS Security Officer Registration Fact Sheet Here
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🎯 Purpose of This Training
This elective training is designed to:
- Strengthen advanced on-the-job security skills
- Improve conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
- Prepare officers for real-world workplace and public safety situations
- Ensure full compliance with California BSIS regulations
🎯 Why Choose This Bundle?
- ✔️ Meets BSIS 16-hour elective requirement (within 6 months)
- ✔️ 100% online and self-paced
- ✔️ Flexible scheduling for working professionals
- ✔️ Real-world, job-focused training
- ✔️ Instant access upon enrollment
Prerequisite Requirement
Before enrolling in this bundle, you must complete the required:
8-Hour Initial Security Officer Course (Powers to Arrest & Appropriate Use of Force)

(Click Here to View The (For New Gaurds) 8-Hour Initial Security Officer Course (California)
PLEASE NOTE:IN-PERSON SESSIONS FOR THIS 8-Hour INITIAL SECURITY OFFICER COURSE ARE HELD IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, SANTA CLARITA CA.
The 16-Hour Mandatory Security Officer Continuing Education Bundle Should Also Be Completed Before Purchasing this Course:

(Click Here to View The 16-Hour New Security Officer Mandatory 16-hour Education Bundle (California)
Our Accreditation & Licensing
This course is officially licensed and approved by the California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services (BSIS).
The National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS) is an authorized BSIS training provider under Approval Number ATG-2976. This ensures that all training you receive through our program meets the requirements set by the State of California for security guard certification.
By enrolling with us, you can be confident that your training is:
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Compliant with BSIS regulations
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Recognized for Guard Card certification in California
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Delivered by a licensed and approved training provider
View our BSIS Licensed Guard Card Training Provider Info Here

💬 Instructor Support Included
Students receive access to live instructor support through our integrated chat system.
Optional Zoom sessions are available for additional guidance and reinforcement of course material.
🛡️ Worry-Free Guarantee
All courses are backed by our 72-hour Worry-Free Guarantee. If you are not satisfied and have not completed the course, you may request a full refund within 72 hours of purchase. Terms apply.
For full details, please review our refund policy:
https://nationalips.com/refund-policy/
Refund Request Requirements:
Refund requests must be submitted through:
- Our Contact Us page: https://nationalips.com/contact/
- Email: contact@nationalips.com
Requests submitted through other methods may not be accepted.
🎓 Complete Your Training. Stay Compliant.
Finish your required elective hours and remain in good standing as a licensed California security professional.
👉 Enroll today and complete your BSIS training requirements with confidence.
BSIS NOTE: A security guard registrant who is unable to provide their employing PPO the certificates of satisfactory completion of the security officer skills training shall complete 16 hours of the training within 30 days of the registrant’s employment date and shall complete the 16 remaining hours within six months of the registrant’s employment date.
Courses in the Bundle (4)
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Trespass (California)
By National IPS | Category: California, Continued Security Training Courses, Online, Security