CT Security Officer Certification Guard Card
Connecticut state law, mandates all private security training be approved and that all criminal justice private security trainers are certified by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection State Police Special Licensing and Firearms Unit.
Instructors of TC Training Disciplines are certified trainers by the Connecticut State Police Special Licensing & Firearms Unit. They are also certified as a “Blue Card” instructor for those wishing to apply or those who currently possess a Connecticut Licensed Armed Security Officer class 1 Pistol Permit.
The Connecticut Security Officer “Guard Card” course is the required and authorized eight-hour security training class for security officers in the State of Connecticut. This is a mandatory eight-hour Certification Class required by State Statue Connecticut Public Act 08-73 to apply for and obtain your State of Connecticut Security Officer Identification Card (CT Guard Card) to be employed as a Security Guard in the State of Connecticut.
The Connecticut Security Officer “Guard Card” class is required for licensing both unarmed and armed Security Officers.
Our class includes:
- Basic Criminal Justice
- Use of Force
- Laws of Arrest and Detention
- Search and Seizure law
- First Aid/CPR/AED overview
- Introduction to private security
- All class material and handouts
Upon successful completion a Security Officer Certification Identification Card Application will be awarded. Final approval and processing will be through the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Division of the State Police Special Licensing and Firearms Unit.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old.
- Must pass a criminal background check by the State Police.
- Must complete the eight-hour mandated “Connecticut Security Officer Guard Card” class.
Cancellation or Rescheduling Policy
If you are unable to attend a scheduled class, you can reschedule by contacting us no later than one week prior to the class date. You may reschedule a class once, and your attendance is required within an agreed time period. As an option your class can be transferred to another person with prior approval from TC Training Disciplines LLC. TC Training Disciplines, LLC has the right to cancel and reschedule any class due to safety reasons, inclement weather or other unforeseen situations. If you do not show up for your scheduled class, there is no refunds or reschedules. If you fail the class, there is NO REFUND.
