BSIS Security Guard Training Essentials Bundle

Important Note

⚠️ This is not an all-inclusive Guard Card bundle.
To fully meet BSIS requirements, you must also complete the 5-hour in-person Appropriate Use of Force (AUOF) course from a licensed training provider. This cannot be taken online.

Kickstart your career in private security with our BSIS Security Guard Training Essentials Bundle—a collection of state-required digital courses designed to get you started on your path to earning your California Guard Card. This bundle delivers the core skills every professional security officer must master, taught through engaging online lessons you can complete anytime, anywhere.

Courses Included in This Bundle

✔ Powers to Arrest (PTA) – Learn the legal framework, limitations, and responsibilities of making a citizen’s arrest. This is a BSIS-mandated pre-licensing course required before applying for your Guard Card.

✔ Public Relations – Build confidence in handling interactions with the public, clients, and law enforcement while projecting professionalism.

✔ Observation and Documentation – Master the skills of situational awareness, accurate reporting, and incident documentation.

✔ Communication and Its Significance – Develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills that keep you effective and professional on the job.

✔ Liability and Legal Aspects – Understand the legal and ethical boundaries of security work to protect both yourself and your employer.

Together, these courses cover key elements of BSIS’s required 40 hours of training—including the initial Powers to Arrest requirement and the mandatory 32-hour skills training modules (Public Relations, Observation & Documentation, Communication, and Liability/Legal Aspects).

Who This Bundle Is For

• Aspiring security guards preparing to apply for their Guard Card in California

• New hires entering the security field who need to complete state-required training

• Employers who want to onboard new guards quickly with essential compliance training

Course Format

• 100% Online & Self-Paced – Learn on your schedule, from anywhere

• Video Lessons – Clear, engaging, and easy to follow

• End-of-Course Exams – Test your knowledge and build confidence

• Printable Certificates of Completion – Earn a certificate for each module to demonstrate progress

Why Choose This Bundle?

• Covers the most critical BSIS-required courses

• Affordable, convenient, and flexible for working adults

• Builds a strong foundation in the skills every security guard needs

Take the first step toward your California Guard Card today—enroll now in the BSIS Security Guard Training Essentials Bundle and start your training journey with confidence!