BSIS-Approved Security Officer Courses – Train Anytime, Anywhere with National IPS, including Guard Card Training San Jose.
Looking for 100% Online BSIS Guard Card Training in San Jose, California? You’re in the right place!
Whether you need your 32-Hours of BSIS Continued Security Guard Training or your 8-Hour Annual Guard Card Renewal Course, National IPS makes it simple to complete your state-required security officer training online. You can do it on your schedule, with no classroom required.
The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) allows the 32-Hour Continued Training and the 8-Hour Annual Renewal to be completed fully online. This means you can train 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer.
Students across San Jose and all of Santa Clara County—including Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and surrounding areas—can complete BSIS-approved Guard Card training 100% online. They can do so with National IPS.
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 make it easy to follow the state-required steps:
California requires 40 hours of BSIS Guard Card training to become a licensed security guard. National IPS offers all state-approved courses—online and in-person—so you can get certified affordably and on your schedule.
Already completed your 8-Hour Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force Course?
Perfect! You’re now eligible to enroll in our 32-Hour BSIS Guard Card Continued Training or 8-Hour Annual BSIS Renewal Course—both 100% online and available to all San Diego County students.
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.
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
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 serves students across the region, including:
San Jose • Santa Clara • Sunnyvale • Cupertino • Mountain View • Palo Alto • Milpitas • Campbell • Los Gatos • Saratoga • Morgan Hill • Gilroy • Alum Rock • Berryessa • Evergreen • Willow Glen • West San Jose • North San Jose • East Foothills
Whether you’re in the South Bay, Silicon Valley, or the foothill communities, you can complete your BSIS Guard Card training entirely online.
National IPS isn’t just another online school — we’re a BSIS-approved California training provider, trusted by thousands of students across the state. Our mission is to make security training simple, affordable, and fully accessible online.
Here’s why San Jose Security Guard students love our program:
✅ 100% Online — No classroom required
✅ BSIS-Approved Curriculum — Meets all California state requirements
✅ Train Anytime — 24/7 mobile-friendly access
✅ Instant Certificate Download upon completion
✅ Affordable Pricing — Flexible “Train Now, Pay Later” payment options
✅ Job Placement Support — Through our partnership with Guardally
Whether you’re starting your career or renewing your certification, our online Guard Card courses help you stay compliant and ready for work—fast.
Beginning or advancing your security career in San Jose has never been easier. Whether you’re in downtown San Jose, North Valley, Almaden, Cambrian, Evergreen, or anywhere in Santa Clara County, you can complete your:
32-Hour BSIS Continued Training, or
8-Hour Annual Renewal Course
completely online, at your own pace.
👉 Enroll today at NationalIPS.com
or call/text: 📞 (302) 556-7446
Your future in public safety starts right here in San Jose, California!
👉 Enroll today at NationalIPS.com or call/text 📞 (302) 556-7446 — your future in public safety starts right here in San Jose!
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Call or Text Us at: (302)-556-7446
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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 directly from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), you can contact them at:
Phone: 📞 (916) 322-4000
Email: BSISInfo@dca.ca.gov
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