BSIS Security Guard Training in Los Angeles
Guard Card, Exposed Firearms and continuing security training in Pacoima
Southwest Training Center provides in-person BSIS security training in Pacoima for security professionals throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Whether you are starting with your California Guard Card, preparing for armed security work, maintaining a BSIS Firearms Permit or expanding your professional training, use this page to find the appropriate course.
BSIS controls license and registration requirements. Training requirements depend on the license, permit and duties associated with your security position.
Which BSIS Security Training Do I Need?
Choose the pathway that matches your situation to find the right course.
I'm Starting as a Security Guard
Start with the training required for California Security Guard registration, including Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force.
For students beginning the California security guard registration process.
I Want to Work Armed Security
Security professionals who qualify for a BSIS Firearms Permit must complete the required firearms training and qualification.
For eligible BSIS licensees and registrants pursuing armed-security duties.
I Already Have a Firearms Permit
Maintain your BSIS Firearms Permit with the required firearms requalification training.
For current armed security officers maintaining an existing permit.
I Need Additional Security Training
Explore additional training available for security professionals, including defensive tools and professional skills.
Optional and job-required training depends on your duties and equipment.
New BSIS Training Requirements Begin January 1, 2029
California is expanding BSIS security guard training requirements beginning January 1, 2029, including increased security officer skills training, expanded de-escalation instruction and additional annual training.
Current BSIS requirements remain in effect until the new requirements become operative.
We do private training as well! If you don't see a date for a course you'd like to attend, call us at 310-650-6896.
All Security Training Courses
California Security Guard Training Path
The training required for an individual security professional depends on the person's BSIS registration, permit, employer duties and equipment carried. Use the individual course pages for current requirements. Not every student must follow every step.
Security Guard Training in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley
Southwest Training Center's classroom is located in Pacoima, serving security professionals throughout Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Students attend training here from nearby communities including:
Southwest Training Center has one training location in Pacoima, CA. We do not have separate facilities in the cities listed above.
BSIS Training at Southwest Training Center
- Pacoima / Los Angeles training location
- Instructor-led classroom training
- Guard Card training
- BSIS Exposed Firearms training
- Firearms Training Facility TFF 1576
- Firearms qualification and requalification
- Live Scan fingerprinting available
- Multiple security-training courses available at one training center
Official BSIS Resources
Security guard licensing, firearms permits, training requirements, renewals, and forms are established by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and may change. Review the official BSIS website for current requirements.
Southwest Training Center is a private training provider and is not a government agency. Licensing requirements, application procedures, fees and regulations are established by the applicable government agency and are subject to change. Please consult the official agency website for current requirements.
BSIS Security Training FAQs
Where can I take BSIS security guard training in Los Angeles?
What training do I need to become a security guard in California?
How do I become an armed security guard in California?
Does Southwest Training Center provide Live Scan?
Does Southwest Training Center provide BSIS firearms requalification?
Are BSIS security training requirements changing in 2029?
California BSIS training requirements are scheduled to change January 1, 2029. Security professionals and employers can review our 2029 BSIS Training Changes guide for information about the upcoming requirements.
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