Protective Services Training (Dignitary Protective Services)
Unarmed Guard Card Training
8 Hours
Cost $54- This includes 2 Fingerprint Cards and Passport Photos
The Unarmed guard card class is an 8-hour classroom only training.
What it covers:
Orientation- Introduction to Security
Unarmed General Security Guard Procedures/ Post Orders
Uniform and Grooming
Communication
Report Writing
Ethics
Sexual Harassment
Law/ Legal
Criminal Law/ Laws of Arrest/ Laws of Use of Force- A.R.S. Statutes
Search and Seizures
First Response
Crime Scene Preservation
Contact with Law Enforcement
Pre-Incident Behavior Indicators
Verbal De-Escalation/ Active Listening Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Workplace Violence / Active Shooter
When you complete the class you will have the basic knowledge to qualify for the Arizona Unarmed Guard card. This class will also satisfy the bi-yearly requirements for a renewal license as well. Additionally, there is a $72 fee to DPS.
Unarmed training must be completed prior to taking the armed course.
You do not need to have your paperwork submitted, but you must have completed the unarmed training and have your training verification form to show it.
Armed Guard Card Training
16 Hours
The Armed Guard Course is a 16-Hour Course which includes a qualification course.
Students will also be required to display shooting proficiency by firing a 50 round qualification and achieving a score of at least 70 percent.
What it covers:
Class Safety Briefing
Objectives
Armed Guard Procedures
Safe Handling and Storage
Weapon Manipulation and Marksmanship
Types of Sidearms
Firearms Retention and Equipment
Threat Recognition and Judgmental Shooting
Law and Legal/ Use of Force/ Deadly Force- AZ Revised Statutes
Weapons Care & Maintenance
Firearms Storage/ Locking Devices
Ammunition and Storage
Training Household members
Hazards of Loaded Firearms in the Home
Mental Conditioning & Tactics
Written Test
60 Rounds of ammunitions; 50 for qualification and achieving a score of at least 70 percent.; 10 rounds for practice
Additional Firearm Training- Federal Air Marshal Tactical Pistol Course 30 Round- This course is designed to assist companies the ability to know their Armed Guard firearms capabilities and proficiency for more robust risk/ threat assignments. There are no additional costs for this qualification course
Cost $70- No fingerprints are needed unless the fingerprints on file with DPS are over 90 days old. There are additional fees to AZ DPS.
CCW Certification
This is a 4 Hour Course
Overview of Arizona & Federal Law
Using lethal force & its consequences
Interacting with Law Enforcement
Fingerprinting & completing forms (All forms and fingerprinting included)
Reciprocity in 36 States
Cost $45- This incudes 2 Fingerprint Cards; AZ DPS has an additional fee of $60.