Check eligibility
Applicants must generally be at least 18 years old and meet the California BSIS registration requirements, including a DOJ and FBI criminal history background check.
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TRAINING &
DEVELOPMENT
Explore the path to becoming a registered California security guard, understand your training obligations, and access official resources that support professional growth and responsible service.
HOW TO BECOME A SECURITY GUARD ↗01 / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PREPARATION.
KNOWLEDGE. JUDGMENT.
Security professionalism goes beyond a uniform. It begins with understanding legal authority, appropriate use of force, situational awareness, communication, reporting, and ongoing skill development.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE
Step-by-step guard registration guidance, direct links to California BSIS resources, the official application, fingerprinting information, and a video introduction to Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force.
This page provides educational guidance and links to official resources. It does not itself grant a guard registration or certify completion of a BSIS course.
02 / GETTING STARTED IN CALIFORNIA
HOW TO BECOME
A SECURITY GUARD.
Complete initial training
Complete the required 3-hour Power to Arrest and 5-hour Appropriate Use of Force course with an authorized provider, including the required assessment and certificate.
Complete Live Scan
Use the BSIS Security Guard Request for Live Scan Service form to submit fingerprints for the required DOJ and FBI background checks. Confirm fingerprinting fees and appointments with your provider.
Submit your BSIS application
Apply through the California BreEZe online licensing portal or use the official paper application. Provide the training information and pay applicable registration fees.
Complete additional training
After initial registration, complete 32 hours of security officer skills training within six months, including 16 hours within the first 30 days, subject to applicable BSIS rules.
Maintain your credentials
Complete eight hours of annual continuing education, including at least two hours reviewing appropriate use of force topics, and keep your training records and registration current.
Training requirements may change. Confirm the latest rules, deadlines, and provider eligibility directly with BSIS. Effective January 2026, BSIS also specifies timing requirements for the initial Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force training before applying.
03 / OFFICIAL CALIFORNIA RESOURCES
YOUR BSIS
RESOURCE CENTER.
SECURITY GUARD LICENSING GUIDE ↗Official BSIS security guard requirements, licensing information, and related resources.APPLY ONLINE THROUGH BreEZe ↗California's official licensing portal for security guard registration applications.DOWNLOAD THE GUARD APPLICATION ↗Official BSIS Security Guard Registration application PDF.POWERS TO ARREST & USE OF FORCE MANUAL ↗Official BSIS training manual covering authority, responsibilities, and appropriate use of force.SECURITY GUARD TRAINING SYLLABUS ↗Initial training, security officer skills, and annual continuing education.BSIS APPLICATION VIDEO TUTORIALS ↗Guidance on completing a security guard registration application.BSIS GUARD LIVE SCAN FORM ↗Fingerprinting request form with the appropriate agency information.ASK DSN ABOUT LIVE SCAN ↗In-office Palmdale or mobile fingerprinting inquiries, subject to appointment and availability.
04 / VIDEO LEARNING RESOURCE
POWERS TO ARREST
& APPROPRIATE USE OF FORCE.
Watch the DSN-provided training video directly below for an introduction to legal responsibilities and professional judgment expected of security personnel. Use the official BSIS manual for authoritative requirements.
This video is supplementary learning material and does not replace approved BSIS training, testing, or certification.
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05 / BUILD YOUR CAREER
TAKE THE
NEXT STEP.
Already registered, or preparing to enter the security industry? Explore employment opportunities and share your qualifications with Dynamic Security Network.
TWO DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
BSIS Security Guard Registration: Required for California guard registration; submitted directly to the state.
DSN Employment Application: Express interest in working with Dynamic Security Network. This does not replace BSIS licensing.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT INQUIRIES
BUILD A STRONGER
FOUNDATION.
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