The Security Guard Card Training Class is a one day, eight hour training class. Registration starts at 8:00 am and class ends by 4:00 pm. View the Training Calendar for upcoming class dates. The cost of the class is $90 if paid on the day of the class, or $80 if paid in advance. Live Scan fess ($69) and State application fees ($51) are separate. This course is currently offered at both our Oakland and Fremont campuses.

Call The Loss Prevention Group, Inc. (LPG) to register for a class, or pay in advance online. Alternatively, students may Walk-In during class registration. Click here for a list of money saving package prices.

The course meets the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) training requirements for the initial Guard Card and covers the Power to Arrest and Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism Awareness training manuals. Course topics include criminal law, civil liability, role of a security officer, search and seizure, duty and authority, and the nature of terrorism.

In addition to completing the Security Guard Card Training Class, the applicant also needs to complete Live Scan fingerprinting and submit the BSIS Guard Card application and application fee to the BSIS before the Guard Registration is issued.

Unlike other training facilities, at LPG, students can complete the Live Scan fingerprinting requirement and LPG will submit the BSIS Guard Card application and application fee electronically. The on-site Live Scan fingerprinting fee for the initial Security Guard Card is $69, which includes the DOJ/FBI background fees. The BSIS Guard Card application fee is $51.

After the three required steps: 1) Security Guard Training Class, 2) Live Scan fingerprinting and 3) Submit the BSIS Guard Card application and application fee, the standard processing time for the BSIS to issue the Guard Registration is 15-20 business days.

All fees are Non-Refundable.

Company and Organization Billing Accounts and mobile training services available. Contact LPG for more information.

1) What is a Guard Card / Guard Registration?
2) How do I get a Guard Card?
3) Do you offer Financial Aid?
4) How long does it take for my Guard Card / Guard Registration to be issued?
5) How will I know when my Guard Registration is issued?
6) It has been more than 20 business days and my name has not shown up on the BSIS Verify a License webpage, what should I do?
7) I have been arrested or convicted of a crime, can I be issued a Guard Registration?
8) I had a Guard Card but it is expired now, can I renew it?
9) I moved, how do I update my address?
10) How do I renew my Guard Card?
11) I lost my Guard Card. How do I obtain a replacement?
12) What are the Continuing Education Training Requirements (AB 2880)?
13) Where can I view the training manuals used in the class?

  1) What is a Guard Card / Guard Registration?

A Guard Card / Guard Registration is required to work for any private security company in the State of California. Guard Cards are valid for two years and can be renewed for $35.

 2) How do I get a Guard Card?

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, complete the required Guard Card Training Class, complete Live Scan Fingerprinting for the criminal history check, and submit the BSIS Application and application fee to the BSIS. Applicants can complete all steps with LPG, on-site, during the one day training class.

LPG is approved by the Local Workforce Investment Boards through their One-Stop Career Centers and is listed on the EDD Eligible Training Program List. Funding for LPG's classes may be available for those who qualify. Review the Financial Aid page for more information.

 4) How long does it take for my Guard Card / Guard Registration to be issued?

Guard Registrations are issued by the BSIS, not by LPG nor any other training facility. The standard processing time is 15-20 business days. The processing time for applicants with criminal history may take longer.

 5) How will I know when my Guard Registration is issued?

Applicants can check the status of their Guard Registration on the BSIS Verify a License webpage. Once the applicants name shows as "Clear" the applicant can print out the online registration and use that as an interim Guard Card. The actual Guard Card is mailed directly from the BSIS 30-45 days after the Guard Registration is approved.

 6) It has been more than 20 business days and my name has not shown up on the BSIS Verify a License webpage, what should I do?

Applicants needs to contact the BSIS Security Guard Licensing Division directly at (916) 322-4000 or by email at bsis@dca.ca.gov

 7) I have been arrested or convicted of a crime, can I be issued a Guard Registration?

The BSIS handles all backgrounds on a case-by-case basis. Applicants needs to go through the process and wait for the BSIS's decision.  Please note that all fees are non-refundable, even if an applicant is denied a Guard Registration by the BSIS. Applicant's that are denied a guard registration will have an opportunity to request a BSIS committee review. More information on the appeal process can be found here. Applicants can contact the BSIS Security Guard Licensing Division directly at (916) 322-4000 or by email at bsis@dca.ca.gov with any further questions.

 8) I had a Guard Card but it is expired now, can I renew it?

If the Guard Registration has expired for 60 days or more, the applicant will need to complete the Guard Card Training Class, Live Scan Fingerprinting and submit the BSIS application with fee all over again.

 9) I moved, how do I update my address?

The BSIS must be notified within 30 days, or an administrative fine may be issued. Fill out the Request for Change of Address form and mail or fax it to the BSIS.

The BSIS mails out a Renewal Application to the last address on record about two months before the expiration date. Return the Renewal Application and renewal fee to the BSIS before the Guard Card expiration date.

 11) I lost my Guard Card. How do I obtain a replacement?

Fill out the Request for replacement Registration/Permit form and mail it back to the BSIS with a check or money order in the amount of $10.

In addition to the Guard Card Training Class, every newly licensed security guard must complete 32 hours of additional training. Sixteen (16) hours must be completed within 30 days from the day the registration is issued, or within 30 days of starting employment. The remaining 16 hours must be completed within the first six months from the day the registration is issued, or within six months of starting employment. Eight (8) hours of continuing education training is required every year after the first. Employers may provide this training for their security employees, or the Continuing Education Training may be obtained through LPG. Click here for more Frequently Asked Questions and Answers regarding the requirements.

 13) Where can I view the training manuals used in the class?
Click here for the Power to Arrest Training Manual

Click here for the Weapons of Mass Destruction & Terrorism Awareness for Security Professionals Student Workbook