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California Guard Card

New Security Officers: The Guard Card is the basic security license issued by the California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services. Guard Card training is the first step new guards must complete in order to submit their application to the State of California. While Guard Card license allows applicants to work as an unarmed security officer, it does not include specialized training for any specific assignment or weapons of any kind.


The first 8 hours (Powers to Arrest & Use of Force) must be completed in person, in a classroom setting, with an instructor physically present, at an authorized training facility. AEGIS does not currently offer live initial Powers to Arrest & Use of Force. This program is intended to complete Mandatory Core and Elective Courses as well as provide a Powers to Arrest & Use of Force Refresher.

Step 1: After completing LIVE Powers to Arrest & Use of Force training, all Californa Guard Card applicants are required to:
  • Obtain a Live Scan DOJ/FBI background check by a certified Live Scan operator : https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations
  • Apply for California Bureau of Security and Investigations Guard Card Online: https://www.bsis.ca.gov/licenses.shtml
  • Pay the BSIS registration fees online
  • Skip Step 2 & 3 and take a discounted 32 hour training bundle below
 Step 2: All Security Officers are required to complete an additional 16 hours of MANDATORY Core Training Courses within the first 30 days. This bundle includes:
  • Public Relations
  • Observation & Documentation
  • Communication and its Significance
  • Liability / Legal Aspects
  • FREE BONUS: First Aid/CPR/Stop the Bleed Review
 Step 3: All Security Officers are required to complete an additional 16 hours of MANDATORY Elective Training Courses within 180 days. Our bundle includes:
  • Handling Difficult People
  • Crowd Control
  • Officer Safety
  • Emergency Procedures
  • FREE BONUS: Active Shooter & Workplace Violence Prevention, Preparedness, & Response

Existing Security Officers:
If you are missing your certificates, take our MANDATORY discounted 40 hour bundle below.
If you have not completed your 32 hours of MANDATORY Core and Elective Courses, take our discounted 32 hour bundle below.
If you have all your certificates, you are required to take our MANDATORY annual refresher which you can select and take below.

  • Introduction to Alarm Panel Monitoring

    Learn how alarm systems work and how to maximize their effectiveness. This module covers arming modes, security zones, panic buttons, and emergency dispatch processes, giving you the knowledge to stay safe and in control.

    $10.00

  • Active Shooter Response GC

    Provides essential information to prepare for and respond in the event of an active shooter or similar type of attack

    $10.00

  • Authority to Question GC

    This module teaches security guards how to effectively question suspects, conduct inspections, and de-escalate tense situations. It covers their authority, key questioning techniques, and strategies for maintaining control in stressful or hostile environments.

    $10.00

  • Bleeding Control Basics

    Severe bleeding can be fatal within minutes. This module covers essential techniques like direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet use to stabilize victims until medical help arrives.



    $10.00

  • BSIS Code & Regulations

    This course helps participants understand the BSIS Code & Regulations as they apply to private security. It covers licensing types, renewal processes, and incident reporting requirements.

    $10.00

  • Communicating with First Responders

    In this module, you will learn how to effectively communicate with First Responders during emergencies. You’ll explore when and how to call 911, what information to provide, and how to assist and follow directions from responders.

    $10.00

  • Communication Systems / Radio Communication

    This module provides essential training on effective communication tools in security operations. Participants will learn about different types of radios, proper radio etiquette, standardized codes, common jargon, and phone usage to enhance coordination and response efficiency.

    $10.00

  • Communications and Use of Force GC

    This module is specifically designed to train participants on the acceptable responses and communication techniques related to the use of force.

    $10.00

  • Criminal & Civil Liability GC

    Provides the participant with the knowledge to identify the difference between personal civil liability, criminal liability, and employer liability

    $10.00

  • Factors to Consider Before Making an Arrest GC

    This module helps participants understand what constitutes an arrest and how security guards might legally affect one if necessary. It covers the definition of an arrest, the differences between misdemeanors and felonies, and proper handcuffing techniques.

    $10.00

  • Gender Sensitivity Awareness

    This Gender Sensitivity Awareness module trains participants to recognize and respond to gender sensitivity issues. You'll learn respectful communication, appropriate use of pronouns, and inclusive practices. It's a key step toward creating respectful and inclusive environments

    $10.00

  • Intro to Internal Communications

    Objectives:

    This course is designed to train the participant to understand internal communications strategies to ensure they communicate clearly and consistently with their team.

    This course will build an informational framework related to:

    Client Communications
    Supervisor/Management Communications
    Maintaining Professional Interpersonal Communications
    Pass Down Notes, BOLOs and Alerts

    $10.00

  • Introduction to Emergency Responses

    Provides the participant with the knowledge to identify the difference between personal civil liability, criminal liability, and employer liability

    $10.00

  • Legal Standards for Use of Force GC

    This module is designed to train the participant to understand the legal standards for use of force. The course will teach the participant to: 
    Understand legal standards for use of force and their implications.
    Recognize the legally required duty to intercede.
    Understand how to recognize implicit and explicit bias.
    Recognize and understand the elements of cultural competency

    $10.00

  • Making an Arrest GC

    This module trains participants on proper arrest procedures, including restraint techniques, less-than-lethal tools, and conducting searches after arrests. It also covers the Merchant Privilege Rule and its implications in security settings.

    $10.00

  • Mass Casualty First Aid Response

    This course provides a basic introduction to Mass Casualty First Aid Response. It teaches how to stay safe, identify and manage victims, and apply core triage principles. Ideal for those seeking awareness, not certification.

    $10.00

  • Objectively Reasonable Use of Force GC

    This module is designed to define and help the participant understand what Objectively Reasonable Force is and in which situations force should be applied or avoided.

    $10.00

  • Racial Sensitivity Awareness

    This module introduces participants to the key concepts of racial sensitivity awareness. It equips security professionals with the knowledge to recognize and address various forms of racism, including systemic, verbal, and behavioral, while promoting respectful and inclusive practices in the workplace.

    $10.00

  • Religious Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness

    Learn how religious and cultural awareness can enhance your professionalism and effectiveness as a security officer.

    $10.00

  • Report Writing GC

    In this module, participants will learn how to write clear and effective incident reports, gather and document evidence, and use photo and video in reporting. The course also covers techniques to foster positive relationships with law enforcement, ensuring accurate communication and collaboration during investigations.

    Provides the participant with the tools to properly write incident reports as well as to build a good relationship with law enforcement

    $10.00

  • Role of Security Guards with Regards to Liability

    This course introduces the key responsibilities of security guards in relation to liability. It focuses on understanding risk and exploring strategies to reduce, transfer, or eliminate it in professional settings.

    $10.00

  • Role/Responsibility of Security GC

    Provides the participant identify and understand the role of a security officer and their restrictions

    $10.00

  • Security Officer's Personal Liability

    This course introduces the concept of personal liability in the security profession. It covers criminal, civil, and administrative liabilities, as well as long-term impacts on a guard’s professional image.

    $10.00

  • Suspicious Mail/Packages EAPs

    This module provides essential guidelines for identifying and responding to suspicious mail or packages. Participants will learn how to develop and implement Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) to ensure safety in potential threat situations.

    $10.00

  • Terrorism Awareness GC

    Provides the participant with the definition of terrorism, the types and the stages of a terrorism attack

    $10.00

  • Use of Force Bias GC

    This module is designed to train the participant to understand biases which may be present during Use of Force situations

    $10.00

  • Use of Force for Review and Analysis GC

    This module is designed to help the participant understand the differences between a compliant and non-compliant subject, the importance of defensive tactics in situations requiring it, and how an officer determines if they are allowed to use lethal force.

    $10.00

  • Use of Force Scenario Training GC

    In this module, we will apply an understanding of the use of force principles based on our environment in a realistic and meaningful way.

    $10.00

  • Use of Force Supervisor Responsibilities GC

    This module is meticulously crafted to equip participants with a profound understanding of a supervisor's responsibilities in Use of Force situations

    $10.00

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