Understand the difference between the Guard Card and PSO License.
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PSO Training
In California, any person working in a security position that isn’t a PPO (Private Patrol Operator) or working for a security company, must have a Guard Card or PSO License to legally work in this capacity according to state law. This required PSO training teaches bouncers, guards, and other security personnel the proper way to […]
BSIS Approved 16-Hour PSO Course
Based on our longstanding in house guard training programs we’ve been offering nationally for over 10 years, our bouncer training was used as the California curriculum guideline. And, once we submitted our bouncer training curriculum to be approved by the state, we became the first approved 16-hour PSO course provider. Our State of California license number is P-00001.
California Security Guard Licensing Law
As of January 1, 2011, every “In House” security guard was required to be licensed in the State of California. The penalty for being caught working as an unlicensed guard or for hiring an unlicensed guard could result in a maximum fine of $5000.00 dollars to either the individual or the employer.
