This class describes the fundamental reasons why security services are so critical to today's world.   Upon completion of this class you will be able to:

• Define the point in history that security services began to develop.
• List the basic human needs that are met by security services.
• Identify the primary objectives of the private security function.
• Define the scope of services provided by private security officers.
• Understand the expanding opportunities for security work in today's world.

This class describes the role of private security services in protecting assets and preventing losses.  Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:

•  Describe the differences between the role of private security and public law enforcement.
•  Explain the need for private security work.
•  Identify the three primary security functions.
•  Define the duties performed by security officers.
•  Describe the impact of security officer on protecting assets and preventing losses.

This class defines how professional security officers are the first line of defense in protecting assets and preventing losses. It is imperative that security officers meet professional standards in the workplace.  Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:

• Explain the concept of professional integrity.
• Maintain a professional appearance in the workplace.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner in the workplace.
• Understand how professional ethics impact every aspect of your behavior in the workplace.
• Use professional problem solving techniques in the workplace.  

Patrol is the foundation of security services. This class describes the functions of patrol for security officers.  Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:

• Accurately define the purpose of patrol.
• Differentiate between internal and external patrol.
• Understand the importance of ensuring that all equipment is in good operating condition at the beginning of each shift.
• Perform both inspections and surveillance.
• Appropriately respond to emergencies and other unexpected situations.

Officers frequently encounter people who are either intoxicated or otherwise affected by drinking alcohol.   By completing this class you will be able to:

• Identify behavior, mood and judgment changes observed at varying blood alcohol levels.
• Describe the average drink size and how that equates for beer, wine and liquor beverages.
• State the hourly metabolism rate of alcohol by the body.
• List the physical factors that affect the level of alcohol intoxication.
• List the situational factors that affect the level of alcohol intoxication.
• List the alcohol-related factors that affect the level of alcohol intoxication.
• Describe the disease elements of alcoholism.
• Identify the primary impacts of alcohol abuse and dependence.

This class is designed to meet the training requirements of the OSHA standard for Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.   Upon successful completion of this class you should be able to:

• Discuss the need for Bloodborne Pathogen training.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge about the most infectious bloodborne pathogens and their risk of transmission.
• Use standard precautions to avoid contact with infectious pathogens.
• Identify the engineering controls used in your place of employment.
• Identify work practice controls used in your place of employment.
• Identify the reasons that HBC vaccination is recommended for employees with potential exposure to infectious pathogens.
• Identify the requirements of the employer's written Exposure Control Plan.
• Identify employer's OSHA requirements for training and record keeping.

This class is an opportunity to learn more about how to prevent fires and when necessary how to use a fire extinguisher to control their spreading.   Upon completion of this class you will be able to:

• Apply the basics of fire chemistry.
• Identify the various types of fire extinguishers.
• Decide whether or ot to attempt to put out a fire.
• List the steps to use a fire extinguisher properly.
• Identify simple activities that will prevent fires.

This class is an overview of the problem of human trafficking in the United States. Its emphasis is on understanding the scope of the problem and the legal framework in place to help address it. After completion of this class the learner will be able to:

• Describe the problem of Human Trafficking.
• Detail the scope of the problem.
• Identify the characteristics of traffickers.
• Detail the roles of various organizations in human trafficking investigations.
• Discuss the relevant federal law in place to assist trafficking victims.

This class focuses on how an effective security planning process results in strong and effective integrated protective systems.   Upon successful completion of this class, an officer will be able to:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the security planning process.
• Identify the four objective of effective security planning.
• Understand the relationship between the components of the integrated protective systems and the security objectives.
• Discuss the intangible aspects of an integrated protective system.
• Identify intangible personnel-related security measures that can strengthen an integrated protective system.
• Identify required levels of coordinated response to a variety of incidents.
• Define the relationship between risk managements and an effective integrated protective system.

This class is an overview of the Security Planning Process. Completing this class will increase your knowledge about the relationship between identifying assets, identifying threats, asset vulnerability, risk assessment and risk management.  Upon successful completion of this class, the officer will be able to:

• Define the purpose of security planning.
• Identify assets whether location specific or community-wide.
• Identify threats to specific assets.
• Identify asset vulnerabilities to specific threats.
• Assess risk based on the relative likelihood of occurrence and impact on the identified assets.

This class is an introduction to physical security measures: barriers, fencing, lighting, intrusion detection systems, and locks.  Upon successful completion of this class, the officer will be able to:

• Discuss the five functions of barriers.
• Select effective fencing designs.
• Identify the appropriate type of lighting to meet security requirements.
• Define the purpose of each sensor category.
• Identify the correct type of lock to meet security requirements.

This class describes a number of access control security measures including authorized entry and recognition, contraband control, electronic access, identification, biometric, and CCTV, as well as information technology security measures.  Upon successful completion of this class, the officer will be able to:

• Select appropriate entry control measures for a given situation.
• Identify common contraband control security measures.
• Describe how given electronic access measures work.
• Identify secure credential identification measures.
• Know the components of a CCTV system.
• Discuss important aspects of information technology security measures.

Security officers are often the first line of defense in protecting the assets and preventing losses for their employer or their employer's clients. In this class you will learn more about terrorism, terrorists and how they operate, and terrorism groups, both international and domestic that operate within the U.S.   Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:

• Describe the nature of terrorism.
• Identify terrorist operations and define the level of destructiveness.
• Identify Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) and their relative impacts and threats.
• Recognize international terrorist groups operating in the U.S.
• Know domestic terrorist groups that operate in the U.S. and signs of possible terrorist group involvement.

This class addresses the role of security officers in identifying potential terrorist activities and how you can work with business managers, employees, and customers to be alert to possible terrorist activities in your community.  Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:

• Recognize terrorist vulnerabilities that help you to identify possible terrorist activity in your community.
• Assess your community for potential terrorist targets.
• During routine security patrols, identify signs of possible terrorist activities.
• Recognize behaviors that may indicate terrorist activity.
• Observe and accurately report possible terrorist activities.