Professional Security Officer Series

There are approximately one million security guards employed in the United States. Many are under-trained and unregulated. Training requirements vary from state to state and there are currently no industry-wide standards for security operations and certificate programs for security professionals. 

Professional Security Officer Series is a DVD-based training program for those seeking credentialing as a security officer. Training may be provided initial to posting, as well as being a part of an ongoing training program. This series has a wide application for contract and staff security officers, both armed and unarmed. 

Objectives of the program include: 

• Increase the level of training and knowledge of security officers pertaining to security concerns and terrorism-related issues. 
• Understand the basic legal powers and limitation of security officers. 
• Improve observation, detection and reporting skills. 
• Demonstrate procedures for detention search and seizure.
• Improve coordination with local police, fire, and emergency services. 
• Improve skills working with advanced security technology. 
• Describe basic procedures for accident investigations. 
• Describe emergency planning procedures.
• Outline basic prevention activities. 
• Understand the needs and methods for carrying out investigations of accidents and minor crimes. 

Modules included: