CLASSES

To obtain a security guard license, known as a security guard card, candidates must complete an eight-hour course of instruction. This class adheres to all requirements set forth by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

To apply to carry a firearm while on duty as an armed security guard, candidates must complete a training course that meets all Bureau of Security and Investigative Services requirements. This two-day class includes a full day of lectures and a test at the conclusion of the first day; the second day takes place at Shooters Paradise, located at 1407 Colusa Hwy, Yuba City, CA 95993. Students are responsible for covering the range fees, which include ammunition, firearm rental, eye and ear protection, and targets.

Security guards are mandated to carry a baton while on duty. The course of instruction spans eight hours and adheres to the requirements established by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Baton training includes a minimum of four hours of classroom instruction, culminating in a written examination. Additionally, there is an additional four hours dedicated to physical training, where students learn proper baton usage techniques such as blocking, swinging, and carrying. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in using the baton in hand-to-hand combat scenarios.

Joseph Puccio Security & Investigative Services operates as a licensed security training center, led by Joseph Puccio, a retired California Police Officer with extensive experience in law enforcement training. Our courses meet Bureau of Security and Investigative Services standards and emphasize officer safety.