STATE CERTIFIED
24 HOUR BASIC SECURITY OFFICER COURSE
509-03-02
ONLINE TRAINING and CERTIFICATION
Unlike (Armed) security guards in Georgia, Unarmed security guards are not required to be licensed to provide his or her services. However, there are some basic requirements that must be met. These include being the proper age (21 years of age), as well as being lawfully employable (a United States citizen, or a qualified alien under the Federal Immigration & Naturalization Act and lawfully present in the United States).
Although Unarmed security guards are not required to be registered with the State Licensing Board, they ARE required to be properly trained and "Certified" under a board-certified instructor according to the standards adopted by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies. Whether Armed or Unarmed the requirements include a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of classroom instruction covering the following topics:
24 HR STATE MANDATED SECURITY GUARD COURSE
This course meets and exceeds the Georgia 24 Hour State Mandated Security Guard Course.
(Taught in accordance with GA Code 509-3-02, by State Certified Instructor).
Course Requirements:
Criminal Background Check from Local Police Department
Clean Record with No Convictions (No Exceptions)
State Issued Driver’s License
Military DD Form-214 or prior Security Training (if available)
Must be 21 years of age
GEORGIA LAW (READ)
*NEVER WORK AS A SECURITY OFFICER ARMED OR UNARMED WITHOUT BEING
PROPERLY TRAINED BY A STATE CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR AND LEGALLY CERTIFIED
AND LICENSED.YOU CAN GO TO JAIL AND BE FINED!
(Georgia State Law Title 43 Chapter 38 Sub. Section 16)
BASIC SECURITY OFFICER COURSE OUTLINE
GA RULE (509-3-02) 2022 GUIDELINES
CORE TOPICS
1. Role of Private Security
2. Legal Aspects
3. Patrol and Observation
4. Incident Response
5. Security Resources
6. CCTV Operation and Video Documentation
7. Customer Service Issues
The Security Officers Mission
Why we need Security.
 Common Public and Private Titles
Homeland Security - DHS
The Role of Private Security
Atlanta Courthouse Shooting (Case Study)
Private Security in Georgia: GA Code: 43-38-3
Business License Restrictions: GA Code: 43-38-14.1
Weapons: GA Code: 509-4-01
Uniforms: GA Code: 509-4-02
Confusing Names: GA Code: 509-4-03
Security Vehicles: GA Code: 509-4-04
Use of Force: GA Code: 16-3-21
Self Defense and the Law
Reasonable vs Excessive Force
Standard of Force
Force Continuum
Disparity of Force
Legal Terminology
Attributes of a Good Security Officer
Crime Prevention
Environmental Awareness
Equipment / Gear
Patrols
Crimes in Progress
Elements of Arrest
False Imprisonment: GA Code: 16-5-41
Search and Seizure: GA Code: 17-5-32
Assault and Battery: GA Code: 16-5-(20, 21, 23, 240
Crowd Control
Felony Situations
Strike Situations
Riot Control
Evacuation Procedures
Report Writing
Basic First Aid (10 Minute Medicine)
Fire Prevention
Hazardous Materials
Bomb Threats / IED’s
Closed Circuit TV Cameras
Alarm Systems
Q & A
Final Examination
Total Hours: 24+
24 HOUR BASIC SECURITY OFFICER COURSE (509-3-02)
THIS IS A 3-DAY LIVE ZOOM ONLINE CLASS WITH THE PRESIDENT. INCLUDES COURSE MANUAL. WRITTEN 100 QUESTION EXAMINATION WILL BE GIVEN AT THE COMPLETION OF THE ONLINE INSTRUCTION. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE, YOUR STATE CERTIFIED CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION WILL BE SHIPPED TO YOU DIRECTLY.
TUITION COST: $249.99
ANNUAL BASIC SECURITY OFFICER CONTINUING EDUCATION (509-3-12)
8 HOURS, COST: $125
