🏢 BSIS-Required · For In-House Security Teams
Proprietary Private Security
Officer (PSO) Training
20-hour BSIS-required training for officers who work exclusively for a single Proprietary Private Security Employer (PSE). Includes new 8-hour Power to Arrest + Use of Force module.
Power to Arrest + Use of Force
Now Required for PSOs
3h
Power to Arrest
Citizen vs. peace officer authority. When detention is lawful. Documentation, reporting, and turnover to law enforcement.
5h
Appropriate Use of Force
Objectively reasonable force. Review and analysis. De-escalation and interpersonal communication. Active shooter response.
Where PSOs Work
Industries That Hire PSOs
PSOs work as W-4 employees for a single BSIS-licensed Proprietary Private Security Employer:
▸ Hotels
▸ Hospitals
▸ Casinos
▸ Corporate Executives
▸ Department Stores
▸ Super Markets
▸ Banks
▸ Manufacturing Plants
▸ Movie Theaters
▸ Night Clubs & Restaurants
▸ Sports & Entertainment
▸ Private Individuals & Churches
Eligibility
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Legal Permanent Resident (male or female), age 18+, seeking PSO Registration with BSIS for employment with a single Proprietary Private Security Employer. Certificate issued upon successful completion.
📍 5830 Overhill Drive, Suite 5 · Los Angeles, CA 90043
🕒 Mon–Fri 10am–5pm · Sat 11am–5pm (by appointment) · Walk-ins welcome