WAPI Training Center/Continuing Education- Armed Security Officer (Online & Range)

  • $150

Continuing Education- Armed Security Officer (Online & Range)

  • Course
  • 69 Lessons
  • 30-day access

This course covers the State of Georgia's 8 hour continuing edu & range qualification requirement for all licensed armed security officers. COURSE COVERS: Georgia’s Rules & Regulations, Legal Power and Limitations, Ethics, Use of Force, Terrorism, De-Escalation Techniques to Interact w/People with Disabilities or Behavioral Health Issues, Firearms, Georgia Law, active shooter’s Training + Range Qualification.

Contents

Introduction

Course Acknowledgement
Preview
Unarmed Security Officer vs Armed Security Officers vs In-House Security - State of Georgia Requirements
Armed Permit/Blue Card

Georgia's Rules & Regulations for Security Officers

Rule 509-3-.06 Basic Training Requirements for Private Detectives
Georgia Board of Private Detective & Security Agencies UPDATES
43-38-6. Licenses; qualifications; criminal records; fingerprints; bond, insurance, or net worth affidavit; display of license; suspension; temporary permits; license recognition agreements.
43-38-7. Licensing of armed employees; qualifications; continuing education; fingerprints; license card; suspension.
Chapter 509-4 SAFETY AND CONDUCT OF LICENSEES AND REGISTRANTS
Knowledge Check

SECURITY OFFICER'S LEGAL POWERS AND LIMITATIONS

Security officer's Powers of Arrest
Knowledge Check

Ethics

Upon completion of this section, the student will be able to either orally or in writing: 

1.    Define and identify the elements of the Security Officer Code of Ethics.
2.    Identify five unethical practices that a security officer may encounter at a work location and describe how adhering to a strict Code of Ethics affects unethical practices.
3.    Identify two benefits to a security officer and a security officer employer that will be realized by adopting and following a Code of Ethics.
4.    Identify the elements of an employer‘s rules and regulations which govern the professional conduct of a security officer.

ETHICS AND CONDUCT
SELECTED ETHICAL VIOLATIONS
Alcohol, Drugs, Brides, Sexual Harassment & More
Knowledge Check

Homeland Security Terrorism

Homeland Security
Terrorism
What to Do: Suspicious or Unattended Item

Use of Force Training

Use of Force (UOF)
UOF Procedures for Impelemention
Use of Force Curriculum
The Protection and Preservation of Life
Avoidance of Deadly Force - The De-Escalation
UOF Critical Thinking
Shooting Incidents (Civil and Criminal Liability)
Weapons Discharge Reporting Procedures
Knowledge Check

De-Escalation Techniques to Interact with People with Disabilities or Behavioral Health Issues

De-Escalation Techniques to Interact with People with Disabilities or Behavioral Health Issues

Firearms Training

Georgia's board of private detectives and security agency requires 2 hours of firearms training/refresher. Please complete each lesson in this section.

Annual Re-Qualification
MORAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS
General Safety Rules
Holsters & Duty Gear
Retention Holsters
Drawing From A Holster
Pistol Shooting Positions
Sight Picture
Handun Malfunctions
Tap, Rack = BANG Drill Video
Standing, Barricade or Supported Position
Firearm Cleaning
Knowledge Check

Georgia Law

We included some of the common laws related to the duties of a security officer.  You should also become familiar with the listed laws. You do not want to find yourself on the other side of the law, because you failed to educate yourself.

Disorderly Conduct, Reckless Conduct/Endangerment, Impersonating an officer, Obstructing/Hindering a law enforcement officers are very common charges used to-date.

Please do your due diligence and check for updates and research additional laws related to your job.

16-1-3 Georgia Law Definitions
Forcible Felonies
16-8-14. Theft by shoplifting
OCGA 20-2-1180: Loitering in a School Safety Zone
OCGA 20-2-1181: Disrupting a Public School
16-11-127.1: Possession of a Weapon on or Within 1,000 Feet of a School
16-11-102 Pointing or Aiming Gun or Pistol at Another Person
16-3-23.1 No duty to retreat prior to use of force in self-defense
16-3-21 Use of Force in Defense of Self or Another
16-3-24.28 Immunity from Prosecution
51-11-9 Immunity from Civil Liability for Threats or Use of Force in Defense of Habitation
16-3-23 Use of Force in Defense of Habitation
16-3-24 Use of force in defense of property other than a habitation
16-11-106 Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Certain Crimes
16-5-60 Reckless Conduct or Endangerment
4-8-5 Authorized Killing of Dog/Animal
16-11-39 Disorderly Conduct
16-11-37 Terroristic Threats
16-7-21 Criminal Trespass
16-814. Theft by Shoplifting
Obstructing or Hindering a Law Enforcement Officer
Impersonating an Law Enforcement Officer

Active Shooter Training

Roles and Responsibilities of Security Personnel
Recognizing an Active Shooter Situation
Run, Hide, Fight

Live-Fire Range Qualification

Handgun Qualification

Students are required to show a minimum proficiency of 80% on the basic firearms course of fire. The QUALIFICATION COURSE FOR LICENSURE shall consist of two cycles of 48 rounds each for a total of 96 rounds to be fired (2 qualification rounds). Instructors shall record the student’s highest score out of the two qualification rounds on each student’s Certificate of Firearms Proficiency Form.


Shotgun Qualification:

Students are required to show a minimum proficiency of 80% on the basic shotgun course of fire. The QUALIFICATION COURSE FOR LICENSURE shall consist of 6 rounds each for a total of 12 rounds to be fired (2 qualification rounds). Instructors shall record the student’s highest score out of the two qualification rounds on each student’s Certificate of Firearms Proficiency Form.

This course fee only covers 1 caliber qualification. Each additional caliber is $40, which is payable at the time of qualification.

Shotgun License Endorsement
Preview
LIVE FIRE RANGE REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATION

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing all lessons for this course. We help you have achieved your learning goals. You have 1 more items left to obtain your certificate. Which is the online course survey. We wish you the best of luck, stay safe!

Course Survey