| Entry-Level Classes |
Welcome to the beginning of a new and exciting career in private security!
Below is a list of all of the entry-level courses we offer. You can find our full
schedule of any class by clicking on the course name.
If you would like to attend any of the listed classes, we ask that all students sign
up in advance. You can sign up for any of the classes by registering here.
Although we will still permit you to attend the course if you don't sign up
beforehand, we cannot notify you if there is a schedule change!
We look forward to getting you started on a new career path!
Core Subjects (01E) 18 HOURS $80.00
Entry level training for all security officers. This 18 hours course covers
regulations, legal authority and emergency and defensive procedures.
Private Investigator (02E) 60 HOURS $350.00
Learn everything from finding missing persons to skiptracing. This 60 hour
course includes Criminal and Civil law, collecting and reporting information,
interviewing and interrogations, and general investigative techniques.
Personal Protection Specialist (32E) 60 HOURS $500.00
This is one of the most intense, highly specialized classes available anywhere.
This course entails 60 hours of client profiling, teamwork, protective formations,
threat assessment, and crisis management. You will obtain American Red Cross
certification in CPR/First Aid.
Firearms (07E) 14 HOURS $75.00
Classroom includes criminal and civil liability, proper care of weapon, range
safety, and weapon retention are just a few of the areas that are covered in this
class. Two days for classroom with the third day devoted to range qualification
including low-level light familiarization.
Shotgun (08E) 2 HOURS $40.00
The safe and proper use of shotgun handling, combat loading and position.
Advanced Firearms Training (09E) 24 HOURS $250.00
This training will emphasize but not be limited to fundamentals of marksmanship,
decision making, weapon selection plus various case laws. Three days of
intense classroom training, range practice and qualification.
Arrest Authority (05E) 8 HOURS $60.00
In order to be an armed security officer, you must now complete 8 hours of
Arrest powers, policies, and procedures. This is a separate course for entry
level only.
Armored Car Personnel Class (03E) 12 Hours $75.00
This training will emphasize but not be limited to, Security and Operational
Procedures. Class focuses on communications, awareness, emergency & threat
situations, self defense, driver training & more.
The cost to qualify with an additional weapon is $30.00. Price for Firearms
classes includes range fees, targets, and eye and ear protection. Two boxes of
ammunition per caliber must also be purchased at the range. We have many
calibers of weapons available for rent as well.
Please visit The Smoking Gun's website to view a list of ammunition prices and a
list of weapons available to rent.
Below is a list of all of the entry-level courses we offer. You can find our full
schedule of any class by clicking on the course name.
If you would like to attend any of the listed classes, we ask that all students sign
up in advance. You can sign up for any of the classes by registering here.
Although we will still permit you to attend the course if you don't sign up
beforehand, we cannot notify you if there is a schedule change!
We look forward to getting you started on a new career path!
Core Subjects (01E) 18 HOURS $80.00
Entry level training for all security officers. This 18 hours course covers
regulations, legal authority and emergency and defensive procedures.
Private Investigator (02E) 60 HOURS $350.00
Learn everything from finding missing persons to skiptracing. This 60 hour
course includes Criminal and Civil law, collecting and reporting information,
interviewing and interrogations, and general investigative techniques.
Personal Protection Specialist (32E) 60 HOURS $500.00
This is one of the most intense, highly specialized classes available anywhere.
This course entails 60 hours of client profiling, teamwork, protective formations,
threat assessment, and crisis management. You will obtain American Red Cross
certification in CPR/First Aid.
Firearms (07E) 14 HOURS $75.00
Classroom includes criminal and civil liability, proper care of weapon, range
safety, and weapon retention are just a few of the areas that are covered in this
class. Two days for classroom with the third day devoted to range qualification
including low-level light familiarization.
Shotgun (08E) 2 HOURS $40.00
The safe and proper use of shotgun handling, combat loading and position.
Advanced Firearms Training (09E) 24 HOURS $250.00
This training will emphasize but not be limited to fundamentals of marksmanship,
decision making, weapon selection plus various case laws. Three days of
intense classroom training, range practice and qualification.
Arrest Authority (05E) 8 HOURS $60.00
In order to be an armed security officer, you must now complete 8 hours of
Arrest powers, policies, and procedures. This is a separate course for entry
level only.
Armored Car Personnel Class (03E) 12 Hours $75.00
This training will emphasize but not be limited to, Security and Operational
Procedures. Class focuses on communications, awareness, emergency & threat
situations, self defense, driver training & more.
The cost to qualify with an additional weapon is $30.00. Price for Firearms
classes includes range fees, targets, and eye and ear protection. Two boxes of
ammunition per caliber must also be purchased at the range. We have many
calibers of weapons available for rent as well.
Please visit The Smoking Gun's website to view a list of ammunition prices and a
list of weapons available to rent.
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