PROFESSIONAL SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAMS

New laws governing California Security Officers went into effect on July 1, 2004, with the passage of California Assembly Bill 2880. Persons becoming employed or currently employed as Security Officers in the State of California are required to receive mandatory training both before and after being placed on a security assignment.

Security Officers with Registrations (Guard Cards) dated on or after July 1, 2004, must receive 40 hours of training as follows:

8 hours of training covering Powers of Arrest and Weapons of Mass Destruction prior to a security officer applying for guard registration and working at a security assignment.

16 hours of additional training within 30 days of issuance of a Guard Registration. This training must consist of four 4-hour courses from mandatory training modules. These modules are Public Relations, Observation and Documentation, Communication and Its Significance, and Liability/Legal Aspects.

16 hours of additional training within 6 months of issuance of the Guard Registration. This training must consist of elective training courses.

As of January 5, 2005, Security Officers with Registrations (Guard Cards) dated prior to July 1, 2004, and new Security Officers, after their initial 40 hours of required training, are required to receive 8 hours of yearly training from any of the training modules.

The course modules Coachella Valley Security Academy offers are part of the California Department of Consumer Affairs and CALSAGA Security Officer Training Program. CALSAGA* certifies the training modules as in compliance with Business and Professions Code Sections 7583.6 and 7583.7 and Title 16, Division 7, Article 9, Section 643 of the California Code of Regulations.

 *CALSGA is the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates

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SPECIAL NOTICE

Senate Bill (SB) 194: Proprietary Private Security Officers’ Licensure Requirement

Due to the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 194, a person who meets the definition of a proprietary private security officer must be licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).

SB 194, sponsored by Senator Abel Maldonado Jr., was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on October 7, 2005.

Effective Dates

           _{People hired as security officers on or after January 1, 2006, must be registered
           on or after July 1, 2006.           People hired as security officers before January 1, 2006, must be registered
           on or after January 1, 2007.}

_Background

_{A proprietary private security officer is defined as an unarmed employee of a particular company or entity who provides security services exclusively for that company or entity and who meets both of the following criteria:}

1. _{He or she is required to wear a distinctive uniform clearly identifying the individual as a security officer.}

1. _{He or she is likely to interact with the public while performing his or her duties.}

_Requirements

_{A person who meets the definition of a proprietary private security officer shall register with BSIS. The criteria for licensure includes, but is not limited to:}

1. _{A fingerprint criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.}

1. _{Payment of an application fee.}

FIREARMS TRAINING FOR SECURITY OFFICERS, ALARM AGENTS, PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND PRIVATE PATROL OPERATORS

Before you carry a firearm while employed as any of the above listed persons (even if you are a retired Law Enforcement Officer with a CCW) you must take a California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services firearm course.

We offer this course here at the academy. This a 14 hour course in the carrying and use of firearms. Our academy is a Bureau certified firearms training facility with a Bureau certified firearm training instructor on staff. The course is one day in the classroom and a half day at the firing range facility. We have firearms for use if you do not have your own firearm. Firearm permits expire two years from the date of issuance. You must requalify four times during the life of the permit. We can assist you with these requalifications also.

BATON TRAINING FOR SECURITY OFFICERS

Want to defend one-self and to control a potentially violent situation. We can help. Become Baton certified in only 8 hours!! Call us for Prices and Availability.

Coachella Valley Security Academy
42-600 Caroline Court Ste 101
Palm Desert CA 92211
760-200-8999
www.coachellavalleysecurity.com

Contact Andrea to sign up.

* As there is limited seating, pre-registration and a small deposit is required to hold a seat for a student.

Click here to download the Coachella Valley Security Academy Baton Course flyer

HANDCUFFING

The academy offers a 4 hour course and an 8 hour course on handcuffing and hand to hand defense taught by law enforcement experienced instructors.  Students will be taught the proper ways of handcuffing to ensure their safety and the well being of the suspect being handcuffed.

We also offer the following:

1.       Pepper Spray Classes for Civilians         $25.00           2 Hour class

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Want to defend one-self and to control a potentially violent situation.  We can help.

Become Baton certified in only 8 hours!!

                          Call us for Prices and Availability.

               Coachella Valley Security Academy

42-600 Caroline Court Ste 101

Palm Desert CA 92211

760-200-8999

                             www.coachellavalleysecurity.com

                                   Contact Andrea to sign up.

* As there is limited seating, pre-registration and a small deposit is required to hold a seat for a student.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
HANDGUN SAFETY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Handgun Safety is the Law in California. Every handgun owner should understand and follow handgun safety practices, have a basic familiarity with the operation and handling of his/her handgun, and be fully aware of the responsibility of handgun ownership.

Pursuant to Penal Code section 12071 (b) any person who acquires a handgun must have a Handgun Safety Certificate (HSC) unless they are exempt from the HSC requirement.

In order to obtain an HSC a person must pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) written test on handgun safety.

We Instruct the following:

• Gun Safety Rules
• Handguns and Children
• Handgun Operation
• Handgun Ownership
• Firearms Laws

HSC classes are on an as need basis, please call to set up a time to take the class.

The cost of this class is $25.00 per person.

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EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
Close Personal Protection • Bodyguards • Logistics • Transportation

Coachella Valley Security EP provides its clientele customized personal security solutions including Close Personal Protection and Executive Protection models based on qualified threat assessments.

Our Services
The following provides an introduction to some of the services CVS EP offers even the most discriminating clientele.
Security and Personal Protection

Professionally trained and experienced personal protective agents accompany and travel with CVS EP clientele. Our agents can be either armed or unarmed, in plain-clothes or dressed for the occasion. The level of security and proximity to our clients varies based on threat assessments and per­sonal comfort.

Transportation
Traveling can leave a lot to chance. Exposure to many different risks may include untrained driv­ers, questionable security at many public airport and shipping terminals, poorly maintained equip­ment and more. CVS-EP facilitates charter services for its clients and performs the due diligence to ensure the highest safety standards are either met or exceeded. In most cases, CVS-EP can perform a comprehensive background and security check to prescreen any individual in whom you entrust your personal safety.

Personal Concierge Services
You won't have to guess which is the best steak-house, hottest night spot, or most pampering spa. We already know and are happy to arrange your visit - including the logistical coordination between destinations, hotels, restaurants, golfing, shopping and sightseeing.

Event Management
Whether you're hosting the party or just want to find one, event management and safety coordination are at the forefront of every client engagement. We will assist in ensuring you and your guests are having a good time while free from harm.

EP Course Curriculum - 80 hours

Intro to Executive Protection, Guard-Card requirements, WMD

Terminology & Threat Assessments, Advance Security Survey, Communications

Legal Considerations & Character, Conduct & Requirements, Tactical Handcuffing

Intro to Protective Formations, Exposed Firearms Requirements

Principal Escort & Introduction to EP Driving, First Aid & CPR Certification

Practical EP Driving

Combatives, Baton Certification

Taser & Pepper Spray Certification

Immediate Action Drills, Firearms Training (including CQB)

Practical Executive Protection Exercise

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NRA TRAINING PROGRAMS

We offer National Rifle Association-authorized courses in the following subjects:

• Home Firearm Safety.
• Basic Pistol.
• Personal Protection in the home.

These classes are taught by NRA Certified Instructors. We give classroom instruction at our facility, and we have an agency agreement with a local range to do the Live Fire portion of the class at their facility. We stress Safety and Safe Gun Handling with all of our firearm classes.

These classes teach you a variety of subjects:

1. Rules for Safe Gun Handling
2. Identifying and Unloading Different Firearms
3. Practical Exercises in Safe Gun Handling
4. Types of Ammunition
5. Cleaning and Storage of Firearms

Some classes are 4 hours; some are 8.

Please call us for class scheduling and registration.

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