At National IPS, we make completing your BSIS-required security guard training simple, flexible, and fully mobile—train anytime, anywhere, 24/7 on your phone, tablet, or computer.
If you’re looking for Guard Card continued training in Alameda County, California, including Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Livermore, Pleasanton, Union City, Newark, and surrounding communities — you’ve found a trusted, BSIS-approved security training provider that helps you get trained quickly, professionally, and affordably.
The National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS) makes advancing your security career simple and stress-free. Whether you’re completing your 32-Hour BSIS Continued Security Guard Training or renewing your license with the 8-Hour Annual BSIS Guard Card Course, your required continued training can be completed 100% online, as permitted by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
That means you can train on your time, on your terms — anytime, anywhere, 24/7 — from your phone, tablet, or computer. No commuting. No classrooms. Just compliant, BSIS-approved online Guard Card training available throughout Alameda County and the entire Bay Area.
No worries! You can Call One of Our Advisors at 📞 (302) 556-7446 for Guard Card Training Enrollment Assistance or Questions
Phone: 📞 (302) 556-7446
Email: Contact@Nationalips.com
Visit: Our BSIS Approved California Security Officer Training Page Here
A California Guard Card is your official license issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). It legally allows you to work as a security guard, loss prevention officer, or patrol officer anywhere in California.
To qualify, you must:
Complete BSIS-mandated training
Pass a DOJ & FBI background check
Submit your BSIS Guard Card application
Without a valid Guard Card, you cannot legally work as a security guard in California.
Visit the Official BSIS Guard Card Page
At National IPS, we’ve made the certification process simple, accessible, and affordable.
California requires 40 hours of BSIS Guard Card training in total. You can complete almost all required courses online with National IPS at your own pace.
If you’ve already completed your 8-Hour Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course, you’re ready for the next step — enrolling in either:
32-Hour BSIS Continued Training, or
8-Hour Annual BSIS Security Officer Renewal Course
Both are available 100% online to students across County, California
Train anytime, anywhere, 24/7 — on your phone, tablet, or computer.
All In-person course options are currently held in Los Angeles County, California

California requires 32 hours of training within your first 6 months on the job
Includes 16 hours mandatory + 16 hours elective topics
Flexible scheduling to fit around work and life
Link to 32- Hour Bundle (Within first 6 Months) (Sign Up Here)
: Enroll in the Fully Online 32-Hour Security officer Course Bundle

Required by BSIS to maintain your Guard Card
Keeps you sharp, compliant, and updated on the latest laws and security practices
Available online for maximum convenience
Link to Refresher/Renewal Course (Annually) (Sign Up Here)
:Enroll in the Fully Online 8-Hour Refresher/Renewal Security Officer Course
Learn More About What Courses Are Required Here
All In-person session are currently held in Los Angeles county, California

Your future in security starts today. With National IPS California Guard Card Training Online, you can train now, pay later, and launch your career faster than ever.
Kickstart your journey to becoming a certified security officer or reinstate your California Guard Card with National IPS California Guard Card Training — online and ready when you are! Get certified quickly and conveniently, Reinstate your California Guard Card and take the first step toward building a stable, rewarding career in public safety
How to enroll: Visit Our California Security Officer Course Page Here
Select “Train Now, Pay Later Partner AFFIRM, KLARNA, or AFTERPAY” at checkout
Start your training immediately and earn your California Guard Card!
Your future in security begins today—enroll now and take control of your career!

National IPS proudly provides online BSIS Guard Card training throughout Alameda County, including:
Oakland
Berkeley
Fremont
Hayward
Pleasanton
Livermore
Union City
Alameda
San Leandro
Castro Valley
Dublin
Newark
All rural and unincorporated areas of Alameda County
If you live or work anywhere in Alameda County, you can complete your continued BSIS Guard Card training 100% online with National IPS. All in-person course options are currently held in Los Angeles County, California.
Visit: Our BSIS Approved California Security Officer Training Page Here
Security professionals choose National IPS because our training reflects real-world security work, not just minimum requirements.
Real-World Instruction From:
Former & current law enforcement
Executive protection professionals
Active private security specialists
Skills You’ll Learn:
De-escalation & conflict resolution
Situational awareness & threat recognition
Appropriate Use of Force under California law
Observation, documentation & report writing
Powers to Arrest & legal authority
These skills directly apply to Alameda County security environments, including:
Warehouses & distribution centers
Technology & office campuses
Ports, logistics & transportation hubs
Retail & commercial properties
Healthcare & public facilities
Mobile patrol & private contracts

Visit: Our BSIS Approved California Security Officer Training Page Here
All in-person course options are currently held in Los Angeles County, California.
Getting or renewing your California Guard Card in Alameda County has never been easier.
Whether you’re in Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, or any rural community, National IPS lets you complete your BSIS Guard Card training 100% online, on your schedule.
✅ Train anywhere in Alameda County
✅ Pay later, start now
✅ Instant certificate access
✅ Stay compliant and job-ready
👉 Enroll now at NationalIPS.com
📞 Call or Text: (302) 556-7446
Visit: Our BSIS Approved California Security Officer Training Page Here
All in-person course options are currently held in Los Angeles County, California.
You can begin your Guard Card training right now — no waiting required.
Call (302) 556-7446 for live enrollment assistance, or
Start online today at National Institute of Public Safety (NationalIPS.com)
Start Your California Guard Card Training Now with National IPS
Name: National Institute of Public Safety
Call or Text Us at: (302)-556-7446
Email: Contact@NationalIPS.com
Website: https://nationalips.com/

All in-person course options are currently held in Los Angeles County, California.
National IPS and BSIS provide all the tools and courses you need to get back to work quickly. These resources help you learn how to reactivate a suspended guard card.
8-Hour Initial CA BSIS Security Officer Certification Course (California)
8-Hour Renewal/Refresher Security Officer Certification Course
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Always follow state regulations and consult official BSIS resources for compliance. For official information from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS):
📞 (916) 322-4000 | ✉️ BSIS@dca.ca.gov
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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.