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New California Guard Card · Hybrid

Your first California guard card — start to finish.

A BSIS-aligned 40-hour course covering every required module, plus the in-person hours California now requires under SB 652. We handle the paperwork, the Live Scan form, and the BSIS submission — you focus on passing.

BSIS-aligned curriculum Issued certificate 3–7 day finish Live support

What you'll learn

Ten modules totaling 40 hours, structured to match the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services hour and topic requirements. Two modules require in-person delivery under California's hybrid training rules; the rest are mobile-friendly online.

1
Power to Arrest
In-personBSIS-required topic
4 hr
2
WMD & Terrorism Awareness
In-personBSIS-required topic
4 hr
3
Public Relations
Online · mobile-friendly
4 hr
4
Observation & Documentation
Online · mobile-friendly
4 hr
5
Communication & Incident Reports
Online · mobile-friendly
4 hr
6
Liability / Legal Aspects of Security
Online · mobile-friendly
4 hr
7
Trespass / Crime Prevention
Online · mobile-friendly
4 hr
8
Workplace Safety / Emergency Response
Online · mobile-friendly
4 hr
9
Use of Force / De-escalation
Online · mobile-friendly
4 hr
10
CA-Specific Security Law & Final Review
Online · mobile-friendly
4 hr
Module hours and content are mapped to current BSIS requirements. Final licensing and registration decisions are made by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Always verify your specific situation directly with BSIS before submitting.
Who this is for
  • People who have never held a California security guard registration
  • Career-changers entering the security industry
  • Veterans and law-enforcement-adjacent applicants
  • Anyone whose card expired more than 3 years ago
Eligibility
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Able to pass a Live Scan background check (DOJ + FBI)
  • No disqualifying criminal record under CA Business & Professions Code
What you'll need
  • A laptop, tablet, or phone for the online modules
  • Government-issued photo ID (CA DL or state ID preferred)
  • Live Scan fee paid to fingerprint provider (typically $25–55)
  • BSIS application + registration fee paid directly to BSIS

What happens after you enroll

Most students complete the entire process in 3 to 7 days. Here's the path from "Enroll Now" to "Card in hand and working."

1
Account & orientation · within 5 minutes
Instant account creation, orientation video, and your personalized BSIS path checklist. You can start Module 1 the same hour.
2
Online modules · self-paced, 24 hours total
Eight online modules, mobile-friendly, with quizzes and progress tracking. Most students finish in 3–5 sittings.
3
In-person hours · scheduled at sign-up
8 hours (Power to Arrest + WMD) at one of our approved California locations: LA, Bay Area, San Diego, Sacramento, Central Valley.
4
Certificate issued · same day
Once both online and in-person components are complete, your training certificate is issued instantly with a verifiable serial number.
5
Live Scan · we send a pre-filled form
Walk into any approved Live Scan location with our form. Results go straight to BSIS.
6
BSIS guard card application · walkthrough
We guide you through the BSIS guard card application form line by line. Your training proof attaches automatically.
7
Card issued by BSIS · typically 1–3 weeks
BSIS reviews and issues your registration. Once issued, you can legally start working as a guard in California. Most employers accept your training certificate as proof in the interim.
Built into every enrollment
  • Live human support · phone + chat
  • Pre-filled BSIS forms · no guessing
  • Certificate with verifiable URL employers can check
  • 60-day renewal reminders before your card expires
  • Mobile-friendly modules · finish on your commute
  • Discount applied automatically when it's time to renew

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