Renewal/Refresher Security Officer Certification (California)

Instructor: National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS)
Course Type: 100% Online | Duration: 8 Hours
Includes: 6-Hour Arrests, Search & Seizure (more advanced than PTA course) + 2-Hour Use of Force Refresher
Certificate of Completion: Instantly Available Upon Completion
BSIS Licensed Training Provider ID#: ATG-2976

🎯  Stay Certified. Stay Ready. Stay BSIS Compliant.

Need to Renew Your California Guard Card? This (8-Hour) BSIS-approved Security Officer Renewal/Refresher Course is specifically designed for licensed security guards in California who need to complete their annual (once a year) renewal/refresher training to stay in compliance with the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).

Whether you work in retail, private patrol, events, or high-security environments, this course provides everything you need to meet the annual (8-hour) continuing education requirement outlined by BSIS.

It’s fast, flexible, and 100% online—perfect for professionals who need to stay certified while working in the field.

📘 What’s Inside the Course

✅ 6-Hour Arrests, Search & Seizure (more advanced than PTA course)
Take your knowledge beyond the basics with advanced training on detainment, lawful searches, and legal arrest procedures.

✅ 2-Hour Use of Force Refresher
Revisit proper use-of-force protocols, escalation control, and legal boundaries for physical intervention.

⚠️ Prerequisites – Before You Enroll

This annual refresher course is NOT designed for new guards. Before enrolling, students should have already completed or plan to complete:

• ✅ The (California) 8-Hour BSIS Initial Guard Card Course (For New Guards) (includes both online and in-person training) Click Here to View: https://nationalips.com/courses/initial-security-officer-course-california/

• ✅ The (California) 32-Hour BSIS Continuing Education (a series of 8 four-hour courses required by BSIS): Click Here to View: https://nationalips.com/course-bundle/california-32-hour-security-officer-continuation-package/

📆 Important: BSIS requires that the 32 hours of continuing education be completed within the first 6 months of employment.

💼 Need the 32-Hour Training Package?

If you haven’t completed your 32 hours of required continuing education, don’t wait!

We offer a discounted bundle of 8 BSIS-approved 4-hour courses—everything you need to meet the full CE requirement on time and on budget.

🎯 We’ve got your back! If you haven’t yet finished the full 32-hour BSIS CE, grab our discounted bundle of 8 approved 4-hour courses to meet the full requirement on time—and save money doing it.

💬 Ask us about the 32-Hour CE Bundle Deal or Click Our Bundle Deal Link and get started today!  https://nationalips.com/course-bundle/california-32-hour-security-officer-continuation-package/

🔥 Why Security Pros Choose This Course

🚀 100% Online — Learn anytime, anywhere
🎓 BSIS-Compliant for Annual Guard Card Renewal
📥 Certificate issued instantly upon completion
🏆 Delivered by a BSIS-Licensed Training Provider (ID# ATG-2976)
🧠 Keeps your legal skills sharp and job-ready

👥 Who Should Enroll?

🔹 California security guards renewing their Guard Card (annually)
🔹 Licensed professionals who have completed initial + 32-hour CE
🔹 Employers keeping their teams fully certified and BSIS-compliant
🔹 Veterans in the field who want to stay legally sharp year after year

🧠 What You’ll Learn

📖 Arrest, detainment, and search procedures under CA law
⚖️ When a search or seizure is legal (and when it’s not)
🤝 Conflict resolution + de-escalation strategies
🛑 Use-of-force rules: what’s allowed and what’s excessive
💡 Real-world decision making in high-stakes environments

🚨 Don’t Let Your Guard Card Expire!

Keep your license active and your skills up to date with this fully online BSIS refresher. Start today, finish at your own pace, and download your certificate as soon as you’re done.

🟢 Enroll now to stay legal, prepared, and professionally protected.