BASIC SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING COURSE INFORMATION

(Course and Instructors approved by MN Board of Private Detectives & Protective Agents)

Class Hours:                   12

Tuition:                           Contact Us   

Class Size Minimum:       1

Class Size Maximum:      20 if conducted at P&A. 

You will need to bring:   Notebook, pen/pencil and comfortable clothing

Prerequisites:                 NONE

*All registered attendees will receive a confirmation letter via email or fax  regarding pertinent class information including location, driving directions, course date/s, times, materials list, etc. 

This course will prepare security officers for employment in the private security field.  This course contains all of the required topics/areas established by rule in the Minnesota state laws regarding certified basic training of security professionals.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

1.  The student, after 12 hours of instruction, will possess the knowledge, application and basic skills for general duties in the private security services field.

2.  This 12 hour course introduces the student to the job description for security officers, the comparisons of public and private law enforcement duties, responsibilities, legal aspects of security, risk management, officer safety issues multi-cultural concepts, diversity, communication skills, personal and public relations, physical security, problem solving concepts, risk analysis, note taking, report writing, foot and vehicle patrol techniques and more.

3.  This course is designed to provide protective agent contractors, owners, managers, and authorized representatives, in addition to security officers who are employed by the contractor to meet the 6 hours of continuing education requirements using any combination of three (3) hour segments.  Certificates will be be given to praticipants upon completion of the course and/or fulfilling the continuing education requirement.

COURSE METHODOLOGY

This course will be conducted by use of the following teaching methodologies:  Lecture, demonstrations, class discussions, video presentations, segment exam and final exam.