| Armed Security Officer |
This group of courses is for those who are entering the security field
for the first time, or those who let their certifications expire.
What makes armed security officers different from unarmed officers?
1) You get to carry a gun!
2) Armed officers have arrest powers.
3) As a rule of thumb, the pay for armed officers is higher than
unarmed officers.
for the first time, or those who let their certifications expire.
What makes armed security officers different from unarmed officers?
1) You get to carry a gun!
2) Armed officers have arrest powers.
3) As a rule of thumb, the pay for armed officers is higher than
unarmed officers.
Armed Security Course Requirements:
Basic Security Officer Class (18 Hours)
Security Handgun Class (24 Hours, plus range qualification)
Arrest Authority (8 Hours)
For a schedule of the upcoming classes, click on each class listed
above.
Basic Security Officer Class (18 Hours)
Security Handgun Class (24 Hours, plus range qualification)
Arrest Authority (8 Hours)
For a schedule of the upcoming classes, click on each class listed
above.
Looking to add armed security to an existing unarmed registration?
You need only the following classes:
Security Handgun Class (24 Hours, plus range qualification)
Arrest Authority (8 Hours)
You need only the following classes:
Security Handgun Class (24 Hours, plus range qualification)
Arrest Authority (8 Hours)
VA DCJS 88-1110
Do you have access to a shotgun? You need to be certified!
Shotgun Class (3 Hours, plus range qualification)
Shotgun Class (3 Hours, plus range qualification)
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| ATTENTION!! All applications to DCJS must be submitted via the DCJS online system. For more information on that process, click here. |