State of Georgia Security Classes

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Security Guards, also called security officers, patrol & inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, & illegal activity.  They protect their employer's property, enforce rules & regulations on the property, deter criminal activity, & other problems.  These workers may be armed.  They use various forms of telecommunications to call for assistance from police, fire, or emergency medical services.  Security guards write comprehensive reports   outlining their observations & activities during their assigned shift.  They also may interview witnesses or   victims, prepare case reports, & testify in court.*

 *From Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 - Bureau of Labor website

The Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies administers "The Private Detective & Security Agencies Act" to safeguard the citizens of this state by regulation of private detective & security businesses. The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. The Board has authority to determine qualifications of applicants for licensure, & to investigate complaints & take appropriate disciplinary action. 

The Board meets at scheduled times in Macon, & the meetings are open to the public.  Persons wishing to bring matters for the Board’s consideration should submit written request to the office.

Private detective businesses are required to be licensed, & the employees of the company engaged in investigative activities are required to be registered.  

Private security companies are required to be licensed, & armed security guards of the companies are required to be registered.  

Unarmed security guards are not required to be registered, but are required to be trained in accordance with the rules of the Board.  

(http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/42)

John "Mike" Bain is licensed by the Georgia Secretary of State's Board of Private Investigators & Security Agencies to teach the State of Georgia Armed/Unarmed Security & Continuing Education Courses listed below:   (License #:  CFTR001140)

Note to Private Detectives:  While we do offer your annual Firearms Qualification Course, we do not currently offer your Continuing Education course.

According to Board Rule 509-3-.12:

Any registered employee who renews a registration after September 1, 2007 must comply with continuing education requirements contained in this rule.

Exemption for Newly-Registered Employees:  Security employees who obtain their first registration by the Board within the second year of the renewal cycle (after September 1 of the even-numbered year) will not be required to obtain continuing education hours for the first renewal of their registration.

Registered security employees must have eight (8) hours of continuing education prior to renewal of employee registrations.  Employees registered as security guards must have sixteen (16) hours of continuing education prior to renewal of employee registrations.

Lessons in the State of Georgia Continuing Education Course include:

         Homeland Security

               Indicators of Terrorism

               Cooperation with Homeland Security Agencies

          Ethics

          Industry-Related Training

          Re-qualification with sidearms (for Armed Security Officers)

NOTES:

Shooting exercises are conducted at an outdoor range.  Please dress appropriately.  Eye & ear protection is required.  We recommend a high-necked shirt.  Hot brass can blister.  Flip-flops, sandals, & bare feet will not be allowed.  You must wear full-coverage shoes such as tennis shoes.

Ladies:  If you are pregnant or nursing, we will require a written doctor's authorization allowing you to shoot and handle ammunition.

This course is one full day & is based on the presumption that you will take a full day of Continuing Education per year. 

A Completion Certificate & Lunch is included in the course fee.