Built for the Field,
Not Just the Certificate
Every program is taught in person, hands-on, by instructors with real security and emergency response experience — starting with the course that starts every career: the 8-Hour Guard Card course.
Right now, we teach the 8-Hour Power to Arrest & Appropriate Use of Force course — the required first step toward your California Guard Card — along with CPR, AED & First Aid. We don't just hand you a certificate and disappear: we walk you through exactly what comes next, from your BSIS application to Live Scan, so you always know your next move. Our annual continuing training is almost ready to launch, so the remaining state-required hours will stay with us too.
8-Hour Power to Arrest &
Appropriate Use of Force
The California BSIS-required course covering the legal powers, responsibilities, and use-of-force guidelines for security professionals — the mandatory first step on the Guard Card pathway. No prior experience required; students must meet BSIS eligibility requirements (18+, legally eligible to work in the U.S.).
Part A — Power to Arrest 3 Hours
- Responsibilities and ethics of citizen arrest, and types of encounters
- How security personnel and peace officers relate in making an arrest
- Limits on the power to arrest, contractual obligations & company policy
- Restrictions on searches and seizures
- Criminal and civil liability — personal and employer
Part B — Appropriate Use of Force 5 Hours
- Legal standards for use of force — statutes & liability
- Objectively reasonable force, restraint techniques & force options
- Duty to intercede; de-escalation & interpersonal communication
- Implicit & explicit bias, cultural competency
- Disability & behavioral health awareness, active-shooter situations
- BSIS-recognized certificate issued the same day — with every element the state requires, including a unique serial number
- Printed step-by-step application guide, plus a BSIS application walk-through after class
- Live Scan fingerprinting conveniently downstairs at our partner UPS Store, with a discount for NPS students
- All materials provided; instructor access before, during & after class
All fees non-refundable. Date changes require 48-hour notice. See Class Policies.
Veterans, reserve & active-duty: $70 with proof of service — see the veteran rate.
Questions before you book? Call or text (562) 313-6604, or email us — we're happy to help you get registered.
① The entire 8-hour course must be taught and certified by a single provider — you can't split it between schools. ② Your certificate must be dated within the six months before you submit your application. Finish with us, then apply promptly. SB 652 · BPC § 7583.6
Just bring yourself (and your confirmation email, if handy). Please arrive 5–10 minutes early for check-in, or at minimum on time — late arrivals may not be admitted. Water and coffee are provided. The class is instructor-led with structured presentation, discussion, and hands-on examples. Questions? See the FAQ or check upcoming dates.
CPR & AED Training
Adult & Pediatric
Two American Red Cross certifications. Both taught in person, both covering adults, children and infants, both valid two years. They differ by one thing — whether First Aid is included.
CPR & AED
The Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED course — breathing and cardiac emergencies, without the First Aid component.
- CPR for adults, children and infants
- AED use and correct pad placement
- Choking response across every age group
- Scene safety and rapid assessment
CPR, AED & First Aid
Everything in Option 1, plus First Aid — the certification most employers mean when they ask for "First Aid certified".
- Everything in the CPR & AED course
- Bleeding control and wound care
- Burns, breaks and sudden illness
- Broader emergency scene management
Not sure which one you need? If your employer's wording says "First Aid", take Option 2. If it just says CPR or CPR/AED, Option 1 covers it. Send us the exact wording and we'll tell you which one it means before you pay for anything.
How the Class Works
Both are taught in person, because CPR is a physical skill — you practise compressions and AED pad placement on adult, child and infant manikins until an instructor is satisfied you can do it under pressure. Structured instruction, discussion, and realistic scenarios. There is no written exam.
On successful completion you receive your American Red Cross certificate, valid for 2 years from the date of completion. Red Cross defines adult as about 12 years and older, and pediatric as infants and children up to 12 — both courses cover both.
Taught by Mario Galvan, a certified American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor — certificate 1U27NUP, valid to 30 August 2028. You can verify it with the Red Cross directly.
Neither course runs on a fixed calendar — we schedule both by request, including combo dates paired with your 8-Hour Guard Card course. Send us your preferred timing and we'll lock in a date. Includes full instruction and American Red Cross certification on successful completion; you'll receive email confirmation with course details and class-day instructions.
- Bring your confirmation email
- Arrive early or on time — late arrivals may not be admitted
- All training materials and manikins provided
Pair either with the 8-Hour Guard Card course and walk away job-ready on both fronts — ask about a combo date, or call / text (562) 313-6604.
Priority Scheduling —
Your Timeline
A private, one-on-one version of the required 8-Hour Power to Arrest & Appropriate Use of Force course, for students who don't want to wait for the next group class to start their Guard Card process.
- Full 8 hours with a dedicated instructor — two ways to take it: all in person, or the 3-hour Power to Arrest module live online with the 5-hour Use of Force portion in person
- Live online means exactly that — a real instructor on screen in real time, so you can ask questions and interact throughout. Not a recording, not a self-paced video
- Individualized pacing, extra time for questions, direct next-step guidance
- Morning, afternoon, and evening slots may be available
- Same required curriculum, same certificate, still one provider start to finish — fully SB 652 compliant
Priority sessions are scheduled by request around instructor availability — reach out as soon as you can to secure your date.
A private, one-on-one 8-hour course on your schedule — same required curriculum, same certificate, one provider start to finish. Take all 8 hours in person, or the 3-hour Power to Arrest module live online.
Inquire About Availability — $120Prefer to talk? Call or text (562) 313-6604.
Priority Scheduling speeds up when you complete your training — it does not speed up BSIS's own processing or approval times (typically 4–6 weeks after applying; see current timeframes).
Group CPR, AED & First Aid Training
Need multiple employees CPR, AED, and First Aid certified? We offer tiered group pricing by enrollment size and mobile on-site training at your workplace across Southern California. Ideal for schools, offices, HOAs, gyms, daycares, nonprofits, and churches. All instruction is American Red Cross certified. Travel fees vary by area and scheduling; urgent or same-day scheduling may carry additional fees. Certification included on completion.
Running a security company? See our Training Partners program for ongoing partnership pricing and dedicated classes for your guards.
Seats Are Limited. Your Career Isn't.
Same-day certificate. Printed application guide. Instructors who've actually worked the job.
Book the 8-Hour Course — $80All fees non-refundable. Date changes require 48-hour notice. See Class Policies.