California Guard Card Classes

The California BSIS Guard Card is the license you need to work as an unarmed guard.Train with us, then you submit your application to the state and get your fingerprints taken.

Start Today · BSIS-ApprovedOnline + Van Nuys
8 Hours Guard Card Class

Power to Arrest + Appropriate Use of Force

5hrs
OnlineAt your own pace
3hrs
In PersonAt our facility
$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

Power 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

Apply to BSIS &Get Fingerprinted

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

Guard Live Scan Form
When to Come In
16140 Cohasset St, Van Nuys, CA 91406Directions(818) 989-7825

Arrive by 2:30 pm for the in-person class

MondayMon9a–6p9–6
TuesdayTueClosed
WednesdayWedClosed
ThursdayThu9a–6p9–6
FridayFri9a–6p9–6
SaturdaySat9a–6p9–6
SundaySun11a–6p11–6

Closed Holidays

July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Also closed the 7 days before July 4th andthe 7 days before January 1st

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

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
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.

32hrs

Continuing Education Online · All 8 Courses $176

16 hrs16 hrs
Card IssuedDay 30Month 6
Required · 4 Courses
Communication4 hrsLiability and Legal Aspects4 hrsObservation and Documentation4 hrsPublic Relations and Professionalism4 hrs
Electives · 4 Courses
Courtroom Demeanor4 hrsCrowd Control, Safety and Care4 hrsTrespass4 hrsWorkplace Violence4 hrs
Eight 4-hour courses at your own pace · each part is 2 required + 2 electives · 32-Hour CE details →
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

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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