Powers to Arrest Course Description:
The State of California requires that all security officers, protective agents and anyone else employed in any capacity related to security and protection to posses a valid Guard Registration Card (Guard Card) issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Bureau of Security and Investigative Service (BSIS). BSIS is the State agency that licenses, registers and regulates the security and protective industry in California. Again, all persons employed in any capacity related to protection and security must possess a valid Guard Card.
Required Training - Eight Hour Powers to Arrest Course:
The Power to Arrest course is an eight hour course of training divided into two sections. The first four hours are based on the “Power to Arrest” (PTA) Training Manual developed by BSIS. This course uses lecture, discussion, interactive exercises, self-paced workbook study and a written examination. The second four hour section is the “Weapons of Mass Destruction” (WMD) course based on training videos provided by BSIS. This course is conducted using workbook study and written examination. The class starts at 8am and is completed at 4pm. Students must attend the entire course of study. Anyone arriving late will not be admitted into the classroom.
Academic Standards:******
The PTA test consists of a forty-five question OPEN BOOK TEST on which the student must attain a score of 100%. The WMD test consists of a ten question test on which the student must score 80% or better.
