- A security guard must have in his/her possession a valid security guard registration or a screen-print of the Bureau’s approval from the Bureau’s web site at www.bsis.ca.gov, along with a valid photo identification, before working as a security guard.
- Security guards are employed by licensed private patrol operators to protect persons or property and prevent theft. To be eligible to apply for a security guard registration, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The training and exam may be administered by any private patrol operator or by a certified training facility.
- Your criminal history background check through DOJ & FBI are processed via your Live Scan Finger Prints which are included in the Class.
643. SKILLS TRAINING COURSE FOR SECURITY GUARDS
(a) The course of skills training for registered security guards shall follow the standards prescribed by section 7583.6(b) of the Business and Professions Code. The attached Appendix sets forth the subjects that shall be taught and the maximum number of hours that shall be allowed towards meeting required training.
(b) For each course, or series of courses, the institution or company providing the training shall issue a Certificate of Completion to the individual completing the course.
The certificate shall identify the course(s) taken, the number of hours of training provided, identification of the issuing entity, name of the individual and instructor and a date, and state that the course(s) comply with the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Skills Training Course for Security Guards. The certificate shall be serially numbered for tracking.
Note: Authority cited: Section 7581, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7583.6 and 7583.7, Business and Professions Code.