Liability / Legal Aspects (California)

Instructor: National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS)
Level: Beginner | Course Type: Online | Duration: 4 Hours Online
Certificate of Completion: Awarded Upon Completion
BSIS Licensed Training Provider ID#: ATG-2976

Course Description

This fully online Liability / Legal Aspects course is officially recognized by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and fulfills one of the required continuing education modules for licensed security guards in California. This course provides security professionals with essential knowledge of the legal responsibilities and liabilities associated with their role—covering personal, employer, and contractual accountability.

By examining criminal, civil, and administrative law, as well as BSIS codes and regulations, students will understand the boundaries of their authority and how to protect themselves and their employers from legal consequences while carrying out their duties.

🔑 Students should complete the BSIS 8-hour Initial Security Officer Certification course before enrolling or have plans to complete it.

✅ This course can be paired with seven other 4-hour BSIS-approved modules to fulfill the full 32-hour continuing education requirement for California security guards.

This training is delivered by a BSIS Licensed Training Provider: National Institute of Public Safety (ID# ATG-2976).

What You’ll Learn

• The differences between personal, contractual, and employer liability

• Key legal concepts: criminal, civil, and administrative liability

• Overview of relevant BSIS codes, regulations, and legal requirements

• The legal role and limitations of a security guard under California law

• How to reduce risk through proper conduct and decision-making

• Common legal mistakes and how to avoid them

Why This Course Matters

Security professionals face legal risks every day. Knowing your responsibilities—and your legal limitations—can prevent costly errors, protect your reputation, and keep you compliant with California law.

Learning Objective

Students will learn the legal foundations of their role, including how civil, criminal, and administrative laws affect security professionals in California. They will also understand how to identify and avoid legal risks while operating within BSIS regulations and professional standards.

💰 Bundle & Save

Looking to meet the full 32-hour BSIS continuing education requirement?
This course is available individually or as part of National IPS’s discounted 32-hour BSIS Continuing Education Bundle, which includes:

✔️ 8 BSIS-approved 4-hour courses
✔️ 100% online and self-paced
✔️ Immediate certificate download after each course
✔️ Big savings vs. buying courses separately

👉 (Click Here to View The Discounted 32 Hour Continued Training Bundle)

🔑 Don’t Forget the Prerequisite!

Before taking this bundle, BSIS requires all new guards to complete the (For New Guards) 8-Hour Initial Security Officer Course (California): Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force.
Complete it before or shortly after starting this bundle to stay on track with licensing requirements.

(Click Here to View The (For New Gaurds) 8-Hour Initial Security Officer Course (California)

Target Audience

• Licensed California security guards completing BSIS continuing education

• New security professionals pursuing full BSIS certification

• Employers ensuring their staff understand liability and legal compliance

• Anyone in the private security industry seeking to reduce legal exposure

Requirements / Instructions

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must have completed the BSIS 8-hour Initial Security Officer Certification course or have plans to complete it

• Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connection

• Completion of the full 4-hour online course is required to receive a certificate

• Complete all video modules, readings, and knowledge checks within the course platform

• Certificate of Completion is issued immediately upon successful course completion

✅ Enroll now to gain the legal knowledge every California security guard needs to protect themselves and act with confidence on duty.

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.