Types of Guards:
Security guards are not peace officers, contrary to popular belief. They can only be peace officers when they have received the authority to enforce certain laws. At this point, they become security officers.
Level II
Level II: A Level II Security Guard is the beginning option when it comes to becoming a trained Security Guard. It is considered the “first step”. To reach this level, you will need to take a course that consists of one six-hour session that covers security basics.
Level III
Level III: To become a Level III Security Guard, you will need to take part in a 45-hour course that ends with a written test. In this course, you will be trained to carry a weapon, as well as education is given in a mixture of classroom time and physical learning.
Peace Officer:
Peace Officer: Police officers are law enforcement employees. They uphold local, state, and federal laws in their jurisdictions. We hire off-duty & retired Peace Officers.