BSIS-Aligned California Guard Card Training

Get Your California Guard Card Online

Start your security career with clear guidance and a modern training experience. Complete the required initial BSIS training, understand the next steps, and apply with confidence.

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BSIS-Focused Training Guidance

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24/7 Online Access

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Mobile Friendly

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Helpful Student Support

Required Initial Training

8 Hours Total

3 Hours Power to Arrest
5 Hours Appropriate Use of Force

California BSIS application fee: $60. Live Scan fees are separate.

Your Path to a California Guard Card

It’s simple. We guide you through every major step from the 8-hour initial training to the 32 additional hours required after issuance or employment.

Complete the 8-Hour Initial Training

Finish the 3-hour Power to Arrest course and the 5-hour Appropriate Use of Force course before applying.

Get Your Certificate

Apply with BSIS Through BreEZe

Create a BreEZe account, submit your Security Guard application, and pay the state application fee.

BSIS Application Fee: $60

Complete Live Scan Fingerprints

Visit a Live Scan location and use the correct BSIS form for DOJ and FBI background checks.

State/Federal Fees + Rolling Fee

Finish 32 Additional Hours

California requires newly licensed or employed guards to complete additional training within 6 months.

You’re Ready to Work

Choose Your Course

Build the website around three simple buying paths: initial training, continuing education, or the full bundle.

8-Hour Guard Card Course

Required initial training to apply for your Guard Card.

3-Hour Power to Arrest
5-Hour Appropriate Use of Force
Finish online at your own pace

$49.99

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32-Hour Continuing Education

Finish the additional training needed after your registration is issued or employment begins.

Built for California timeline requirements
Self-paced online learning
Works on phone, tablet, or computer

$129.99

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Best Value

40-Hour Guard Card Package

Start with the required 8-hour course and keep moving with the remaining 32 hours.

Complete full training path
Save time and simplify enrollment
One package for the first year path

$179.98$149.99

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Training You Can Trust

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BSIS-Focused

Explains the required California Guard Card path.

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24/7 Access

Learn any time with a flexible online format.

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Mobile Friendly

Works across phone, tablet, and desktop.

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Helpful Support

Clear answers for students getting started.

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Fast Certificates

Get completion proof after finishing your course.

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California Ready

Built around current BSIS training requirements.

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Frequently asked questions from future security guards.

Complete the 8-hour initial training, apply with BSIS through BreEZe, submit Live Scan fingerprints, and complete the additional 32 hours within the required timeline after issuance or employment.

The site design assumes an online course experience that works across devices. State application and fingerprinting steps still happen outside the website.

State fees include a $60 application fee plus fingerprint fees and the Live Scan operator’s rolling fee. Course pricing is separate.

Processing times vary. BSIS publishes current processing timeframes online, and background check timing can affect the total wait.

Yes. California requires Live Scan fingerprinting with DOJ and FBI background checks as part of the application process.

No. This site provides training and guidance. BSIS is the state agency that issues the registration.