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Academy Security Training
Online Guard Card Training Courses

Academy Security Training

Academy Security Training has been teaching security officers since 2006. Our goal is to be able to translate our effective teaching technique in order for you, to obtain your Guard Card quickly, but more importantly, to ensure that knowledge is gained in order for you to effectively execute your duty as a security officer.

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Online Guard Card Course (PTA & WMD/TA)
$49.00
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32 Hours Required Training (Online)
$109.00
  
40 Hour Package (PTA & WMD/TA + 32 Hours Required)
$129.00
  
Chemical Agent
$49.00
  
Firearm Permit
$150.00
  

 

A. Powers to Arrest 4 hours

Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on the training topics delineated at Business and Professions Code section 7583.7, including, without limitation, legal aspects, techniques, liability, and company requirements relating to the arrest of an individual. The training will utilize the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Power to Arrest Training Manual presented online.

  1. Overview of Power to Arrest Manual and subject matter.
  2. Definition of arrest and discussion on the implications to the subject, the guard and the company.
  3. Lecture/discussion on escalation and de-escalation techniques in the use of force.
  4. Lecture/discussion in the use of restraint techniques and their implications.
  5. Discussion of trespass laws and implications of enforcement.
  6. Completion of the Power to Arrest Training Manual Test with 100% score in accordance with the Manual’s Administering Instructions.

B. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) & Terrorism Awareness (TA) 4 hours

Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on the subject matter and observation skills required to identify and report precursor activities to a terrorist event, react appropriately, report the occurrence of a terrorist event, and remain safe while helping control the scene after a terrorist event. The training will utilize the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Weapons of Mass Destruction & Terrorism Awareness for Security Professionals course consisting of Digital Videos, Student Online Worksheet and Facilitator Manual.

  1. Introduction and overview of the training.
  2. The Role of a Security Officer.
  3. The Nature of Terrorism.
  4. Weapons of Mass Destruction.
  5. Coordinating and Sharing of Critical Information.

WEEKLY ADVICE (5/6/25)

KNOW YOUR COMPANY POLICY 

When getting a new position or even getting assigned to a new post, it is highly advisable that you spend the time to understand your company policy and procedures.  Perhaps there is a policy with regard to the use of force.  Read and understand that.  Perhaps there is policy and procedures with regard to emergency preparedness.  Read and understand that.

Each post is different, so it is important that you heed this advice.  You diligence with this, is mark of your professionalism in this business.

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 Students from everywhere in California are welcome to attend our courses.  We have flexible course schedules that allows students from far and wide to attend our courses.  Come in for a weekend if you can't make weekdays.  Some courses are held up to 10pm in the evening.  We will be happy to refer you to another facility that is more convenient for you.  Also, we can conduct our multi-state CCW course to large groups in any of the locations below and anywhere.  Please call and inquire.

  • South Bay of Los Angeles (Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Torrance, Carson, Long Beach, Gardena, Lomita, Harbor City, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Wilmington, San Pedro, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Lennox, LAX, Weschester, and Inglewood)
  • West Los Angeles
  • Westwood
  • Beverly Hills
  • Bel Air Estates
  • Hollywood and Hollywood Hills
  • Brentwood
  • Malibu, Woodland Hills, Encino, San Fernando Valley
  • Venice, Santa Monica and Palisades

  • Baldwin Hills, Leimart Park, Ladera Heights, Crenshaw District

  • Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Santa Clarita, Camarillo, Calabasas, Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Barbara

CLICK HERE for our San Diego Security Training Facility

CLICK HERE for our Inland Empire Security Training Facility

  • Long Beach
  • Seal Beach
  • Cerritos
  • Artesia
  • Lakewood
  • Paramount
  • Compton
  • Bellflower
  • Downey
  • Monterey Park
  • Alhambra
  • Arcadia
  • San Gabriel
  • Ontario
  • Pasadena
  • El Monte
  • West Covina
  • Whittier
  • Commerce
  • Bell Gardens
  • South Gate
  • San Dimas
  • Azusa
  • Burbank
  • La Crescenta
  • Glendale
  • La Canada Flintridge
  • Lake View Terrace
  • Brea
  • Buena Park
  • Fullerton
  • La Habra
  • Rowland Heights
  • Irvine
  • Anaheim
  • Anaheim Hills
  • Diamond Bar
  • Westminster
  • Laguna Hills
  • Laguna Niguel
  • Yorba Linda
  • Orange
  • Villa Park
  • Santa Ana
  • Fountain Valley
  • Costa Mesa
  • El Toro
  • Cypress
  • Garden Grove
  • Huntington Beac

 

CLICK HERE for our Northern California Security Training Facility

  • Simi Valley
  • Moorpark
  • Lancaster
  • Palmdale
  • Norco
  • Riverside
  • Fontana
  • Rancho Cucamonga
  • San Bernardino
  • Fontana
  • Loma Linda
  • Redlands
  • Moreno Valley
  • Corona
  • Temecula/Murietta
  • Perris
  • Lake Elsinore
  • San Clemente
  • Dana Point
  • Oceanside
  • Carlsbad
  • Escondido
  • La Jolla
  • San Diego

 

 

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