Professional security, firearms and life-safety instructionNorthern Virginia • Washington, D.C. • Maryland
Course catalog

Professional training programs.

Course durations, prerequisites and regulatory acceptance must be confirmed when scheduling.

Virginia

Virginia private security training

Security Officer Entry-Level Training

ClassroomInitial training

Foundational instruction for new security professionals, emphasizing legal authority, professional conduct, observation, reporting and emergency response.

Security Officer In-Service Training

RefresherContinuing education

Focused professional-development training intended to reinforce core duties and current operational practices.

Armed Security / Firearms Training

RangeQualification

Safety, legal considerations, marksmanship fundamentals and required qualification activities for eligible students.

Personal Protection / Specialty Courses

AdvancedPractical

Selected specialty programs for qualified professionals in protective operations and related disciplines.

Washington, D.C.

Special Police Officer training

Unarmed SPO Training

InitialClassroom

Instruction supporting the lawful, professional performance of Special Police Officer duties.

Armed SPO Firearms Certification

FirearmsQualification

Firearms instruction and qualification for eligible candidates, subject to current agency and jurisdictional requirements.

SPO Firearms Recertification

RenewalRange

Recertification training for currently eligible officers requiring recurrent firearms qualification.

Use of Force & Report Writing

Professional development

Decision-making, articulation and documentation skills for security and SPO personnel.

Maryland

Security and handgun programs

Security Officer Training

InitialIn-service

Professional security instruction covering duties, ethics, observation, communication and emergency procedures.

Private Investigator Training

Two-day option

Core investigative concepts including legal considerations, interviewing, documentation, surveillance awareness and professional conduct.

Handgun Qualification License Course

HQLFirearms safety

Required safety and familiarization topics for eligible applicants, with current exemptions and requirements verified at registration.

Wear & Carry Preparation

ClassroomRange

Safety, legal concepts, defensive handgun fundamentals and qualification preparation for eligible applicants.

Specialty instruction

Operational and organizational courses

Defensive Tactics

Officer safety, positioning, control concepts, handcuffing and practical decision-making.

OC / Baton Programs

Policy-aligned use, deployment considerations, aftercare, documentation and practical skills.

Active Threat Response

Awareness and response options for security professionals, employees and leadership teams.

Executive Protection Fundamentals

Advance work, protective formations, movement, communications and operational planning.

Life safety

First Aid, CPR, AED and BLS

First Aid / CPR / AED

Practical training for workplaces, individuals, coaches, security personnel and community groups.

Basic Life Support

Higher-level resuscitation and team-response instruction for eligible professional audiences.

Important: The final course title, duration, approval status, prerequisites and certificate language should be matched to the current governing authority before publishing a live schedule.
Train with purpose

Prepare for the standard—not just the test.

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