California Guard Card Classes

A California guard card is your BSIS security guard registration, the license you need to work as an unarmed guard. It takes 8 hours of training with us. Then you get your fingerprints taken and submit your application to the state.

Start Today · BSIS-ApprovedOnline + Van Nuys

8-Hour California Guard Card Class

5hrs
OnlinePowers to Arrest
3hrs
In PersonAppropriate Use of Force
$150One Certificate, Both Courses

Your Guard Card in 3 Steps

Most people finish the training in a few days, then wait on the state.

Online · 5 Hours

Powers to Arrest

Sign up and start right away on any device. Self-paced; stop and pick up where you left off.

Sign Up — $150
In Person · 3 Hours

Appropriate Use of Force

Finish Step 1 first, then walk in at our Van Nuys location. No appointment.

Arrive before 2:30 pm
Hours & Directions
After Training

Get Fingerprinted & Apply to BSIS

Get your Live Scan fingerprints taken, then submit your guard card application to BSIS on BreEZe. You have 6 months after training to apply. Live Scan is also available at our location.

Guard Live Scan Form
When to Come In
Mon9–6
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu9–6
Fri9–6
Sat9–6
Sun11–6
Closed HolidaysJuly 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s DayAlso closed the 7 days before July 4 and the 7 days before January 1
Arrive by 2:30 pm for the in-person class. Start Live Scan at least 1 hour before closing.
16140 Cohasset St, Van NuysDirections(818) 989-7825
What You Need
18 or OlderValid State ID or Driver’s LicenseSSN or ITIN
15–20 business daysfor BSIS approval with a clean backgroundQuestions about your application? BSIS (916) 322-4000

After Your Card Is Issued

Keep Your Card Active

BSIS requires 32 more hours of training once your card is issued. It’s all online.

Card Issued
Day 30
Month 6
Part 1 · By Day 30
16 hrs
2 required + 2 electives

32-Hour CE →

Part 2 · By Month 6
16 hrs
The other 2 required + 2 electives

32-Hour CE →

After that: 8 hours every year with the Annual Refresher.

Get it all done up front. The 40-Hour Bundle covers this class plus all 32 hours for $326.

See the 40-Hour Bundle

Total Cost

Pay $150 online to start. The rest is paid at the counter when you come in.

8-Hour Guard Card Class$150
Live Scan Fingerprints$74
BSIS Application Fee$60
Processing Fee$12
Total to Get Your Card$296
Sign Up — $150
$150 online$146 at the counterCash or card

Ready to Get Your Guard Card?

Start the online part today. $150 now, then $146 at the counter for Live Scan and your application.

Sign Up — $150

Questions first? Call (818) 989-7825 · Se habla español

More answers: Guard Card FAQ · Live Scan · Forms & Manuals

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