The continued increase in standards for private security in California took a major step forward on July 1, 2004, with the implementation of the Private Security Officers Training Law.
This new law gives California the most comprehensive training law for private security in the nation. In the past four years since the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001, California private security has made major upgrades to safety procedures.
All contract officers are now required to undergo a national criminal background check through the FBI database prior to receiving a security officer license, in addition to the new training law. There are nearly 400,000 private security officers in California, far exceeding the number of sworn peace officers.
The Simi Valley Adult School and Career Institute's Homeland Security Career and Guard Card Certification Program prepares individuals for careers in homeland security, both in the public and private sectors. Successful graduates of the initial eight-hour of Powers to Arrest will be eligible for entry-level positions in private security and loss prevention.
This program is suitable for students, career changers, retirees, veterans, vocational rehabilitation workers, law enforcement personnel seeking security licensing, and self-employed individuals looking for business opportunities.
- Prepare for a career in private or public security in only 40 hours!
- Learn about career paths in this growing field.
- Earn entry-level security licensing in the first 8 hours.
- Qualify for bi-annual security license recertification.
- Annual continuing education hours available.
- Job placement assistance included.
- Contract training available.
- Program qualifies for VA and Vocational Rehabilitation Workers
For further information on the upcoming February 12 class, please contact Cheryl Belideau at the Simi Valley Adult School and Career Institute: 805-579-6200.
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