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Security Proffessional certification & Training Program
Your Career Begins with Quality Training
Industry leading training designed to protect the Security Professional, the Client Company, and the Security Agency!
Protect Yourself from Criminal and Legal Liability
Only proper legally sufficient training will help protect you. Don't put yourself into a bad situation with cheap substandard training.
Maryland Law Mandates Minimum Training Standards
Our classes meet and far exceed Maryland requirements for Initial and Renewal Security Guard Training.
Security proffessional training program (initial & renewal)
Initial Security Professional Training- Class Information
Location:
FOP Lodge 34
730 Wampler Road
Middle River, MD 21220
Times:
See below. Some classes may have alternate start/end times.
What Do I Need To Bring:
Information of what to bring can be found on your confirmation email. Students should bring ID, note taking material, and snacks/lunch (if desired). It is recommended that each student brings their own eye and ear protection. Do not bring any firearms or ammunition to the class. Walk-ins are allowed only if seats are available. The walk-in fee is $125.00 (cash only), admittance is not guaranteed.
Check-in begins promptly at 7:45am.
2025 Class Dates:
- February 8, 2025 (Saturday) 8:00am-1:00pm (Seats Available)
- April 5, 2025 (Saturday) 8:00am-1:00pm (Seats Available)
- June 7, 2025 (Saturday) 8:00am-1:00pm (Seats Available)
- August 16, 2025 (Saturday) 8:00am-1:00pm (Seats Available)
- October 11, 2025 (Saturday) 8:00am-1:00pm (Seats Available)
- December 13, 2025 (Saturday) 8:00am-1:00pm (Seats Available) following topics:
- The requirements for receiving and maintaining a security guard certification in the State of Maryland
- The limitations to receiving and maintaining a security guard certification
- Various scenario designed to help Security Professionals identify elements of applicable crimes, using the annotated code of Maryland / Digest of Criminal Laws
- The legal limits of a security guard's authority to arrest and/or detain a suspect
- Discussion on what constitutes use of force and its definition
- Discussion on when use of force is authorized and when it is prohibited
- The reporting requirements for when a security guard uses force
- The legal ramifications for security guards and their employer when force is used
- De-escalation
- Discussion on how time, distance, and cover can be used to de-escalate a situation
- The role of communication in de-escalating a situation
- The limitations and requirements for a security guard carrying weapons
- Techniques when encountering an individual in crisis
- Techniques when encountering an individual with a disability
- Techniques when encountering a juvenile
- Techniques when encountering an individual with behavioral health concerns
- Techniques on how to seek aid for a person in need
- Liability Mitigation through security and risk management
- Management vs Leadership
- Team Members as Security and Risk Managers
- Active Assailant
In-Service/Renewal Security Professional Training Information
The In-Service/Renewal Security Professional Training Class consists of 8 hours of classroom instruction. It's focuses on refreshing the information provided in the Initial Training Class and ensuring that each student is provided the tools for continued success in the security profession.
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12 hour Initial Certification Course
Initial Security Professional Certification Training
$199.95
($10.00 shipping)
See our Additional Information section for more information on certification discretion, registration fees, payments, and missed classes.
8 hour Renewal Course
In-Service/Renewal Security Professional Certification Train
$164.95
($8.00 shipping)
See our Additional Information section for more information on certification discretion, registration fees, payments, and missed classes.
Upcoming Public Class Schedule and Class Information
2025
Location:
FOP Lodge 34
730 Wampler Road
Middle River, MD 21220
Times:
See below. Some classes may have alternate start/end times.
What Do I Need To Bring:
Information of what to bring can be found on your confirmation email. Students should bring ID, note taking material, and snacks/lunch (if desired). Do not bring any firearms, ammunition, and/or weapons of any type (OC, Batons, Tasers, Knives, etc.) to the class. All students must be pre-registered (walk-ins are not permitted).
Check-in begins promptly at 7:45am.
2025 Class Dates:
- Pending
