Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	04/04/2023
Top Code	219900 - Other Public and Protective Services
Units	0 Total Units
Hours	8 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 8)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Noncredit (N)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	Yes; Repeat Limit 99
Grading Policy	P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D)

Course Description

This noncredit course is designed for individuals who are seeking to become licensed security guards. Students are trained according to the requirements specified in section 7583.6(b) of the California Business and Professions Code. Students will learn arrest laws, roles and responsibilities of security guards, de-escalation tactics, civil and criminal liability issues, terrorism awareness, and information sharing responsibilities. Successful completion of this course allows students to register as security guards and take the Powers of Arrest test required for certification as a guard. Must be at least 18 years of age. PREREQUISITE: Must be at least 18 years of age or older. COREQUISITE: CJ G011N. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Course Outcomes
2. Compare the roles of security guards and sworn law enforcement.
3. Apply the California Penal Code and US Constitution to various enforcement scenarios.
4. Evaluate criminal and civil liability issues surrounding use of force.
5. Determine terrorism indicators.
6. Create a response plan for suspicious circumstances.

Course Objectives

• 1. Explain the roles and responsibilities of a security guard.
• 2. Mitigate potential problems as a security guard.
• 3. Take the State of California Powers of Arrest test.

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Lecture Content

Role and responsibilities of the security guard Areas of responsibility Prevention of crime Observing and reporting Getting assistance Professional conduct Relations with law enforcement Report writing Questioning and decision making Inspecting persons or property Merchants privilege search Liability Arrest factors Offenses Private persons arrest Making the arrest Searches of arrestees After the arrest Terrorism

Method(s) of Instruction

• Enhanced NC Lect (NC1)
• Online Enhanced NC Lect (NC5)
• Live Online Enhanced NC Lect (NC9)

Reading Assignments

Handouts

Writing Assignments

N/A

Out-of-class Assignments

N/A

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Students will participate in live scenarios drawing on the experiences from the class.  Remaining students will evaluate and critique the scenario as it progresses.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Practical application of learned material through Socratic questioning and learning activities.

Eligible Disciplines

Administration of justice (police science, corrections, law enforcement): Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

Other Resources

1. Course materials provided by the California State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. https://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/poa.pdf