MERIDIAN SECURITY TRAINING CENTER / (818) 813-3668

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Start your security career! Complete the required 8-hour BSIS Guard Card training.

Part 1 (Online): Powers to Arrest – laws, de-escalation, communication, and working with law enforcement.

Part 2 (In-Person, 5 hours): Use of Force – decision-making, de-escalation, and legal standards.

Completion: Meets BSIS requirements to apply for your Guard Card.
Online course must be finished before attending the in-person session. Course includes application fees and live scan fingerprints.

Complete all 40 hours of BSIS-required security training in one package. Includes:

-8-hour Guard Card training (Online Powers to Arrest + In-person Use of Force) 

-32 hours continuing education (mandatory + elective courses) 

Finish all 40 hours upfront to start fully prepared, gain confidence, and stay compliant.
Online course must be done before the in-person session (5 hours). Remaining 32 hours can be completed online at your own pace.

Complete the first-year BSIS requirement with:

-4 mandatory courses: Public Relations, Observation & Documentation, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Liability & Legal Aspects 

-4 elective courses: Evacuation & Emergency Procedures, Crowd Safety, Trespass, Courtroom Demeanor 

Gain the skills to respond confidently, document accurately, and excel as a professional security officer.

This course covers the safe, effective, and legal use of chemical agents, including de-escalation, proper selection, handling, and documentation. The goal is to ensure responsible use with minimal risk to others.

Security officers are often first on scene, making first aid essential. In this course, you’ll learn to assess emergencies, manage common injuries (bleeding, burns, sprains, fractures), recognize serious conditions like heart attacks or strokes, handle blood-borne risks, and follow OSHA/CDC guidelines. Be prepared to respond quickly and confidently in any situation.

As a security officer, your main role is to observe and report, but in rare cases you may need to restrain someone. This course covers when it’s legally appropriate, how to safely use restraints, and how to avoid unnecessary risk or liability.

Students will receive the 8 hour California Baton  course. This course must be taken in order for a Security Officer to carry a Baton. 

Students will receive the 8 hour California Baton  course. This course must be taken in order for a Security Officer to renew their Baton Permit. 

Students will receive the 16 hour Exposed Firearm Permit course. This course must be taken in order for a Security Officer to be able to carry a firearm on-duty. Includes range fees, ammunition, and firearm rental. 

Exposed Firearm Permit holders are required to qualify four times during the two-year permit cycle. Permit holders will qualify with us and receive certification on their renewal form. 

This fee is for individuals who wish to add additional calibers to their exposed firearm permit. 

Students will receive the 16 Hour LAPD CCW course. Once completed, students will receive the certification required to apply for a Los Angeles Police Department CCW.

Pricing is as follows based on the number of firearms listed on your permit application:

• 1 firearm: $400 
• 2 firearms: $425 
• 3 firearms: $450 

Ammo is not included. Students are required to bring a total of 200 rounds of ammunition, in the appropriate calibers for the firearms they are qualifying with.

Students will receive the Utah CCW course. Once completed, students will receive certification required in order to obtain your Utah CCW. This also includes rolled fingerprints and a passport photo. 

Students will receive the Arizona CCW course. Once completed, students will receive certification required in order to obtain your Arizona CCW. This also includes rolled fingerprints and application review.  

Students will receive both the Arizona and Utah CCW course for a discounted price. Once completed, students will receive certification required in order to obtain your Arizona and Utah CCW. This also includes rolled fingerprints and application review.  

Designed for brand new shooters, this class covers everything you need to know about handguns and ammunition. Enjoy hands-on training at a private outdoor range in a safe, comfortable environment.

We offer Live Scan fingerprinting services by appointment. Please call (818) 813-3668 or click the picture to schedule an appointment!