Train online
Complete the CPS 8-hour Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course from Los Angeles.
CALIFORNIA GUARD CARD TRAINING
Guard Card Training in Los Angeles
If you are searching for a guard card class in Los Angeles, you do not have to wait for a local classroom date. CPS offers the California training portion online, so you can study around work, commuting, and an unpredictable city schedule.
LOS ANGELES / A BETTER START
A practical route for Los Angeles schedules
Los Angeles students often balance long commutes, rotating shifts, and work spread across a large metro area. An online course lets you choose a consistent study window instead of adding another cross-town trip to your week. You can complete the training from home or another suitable private location, then follow the state application and Live Scan steps that apply to every California applicant.
CPS is based in Lancaster, can provide security services in Los Angeles around project needs, and can support local relationships there. The Guard Card course is offered online throughout California; this page does not claim a physical classroom or office in Los Angeles.
FOR STUDENTS IN LOS ANGELES
Make the first step fit your schedule.
- Choose a reliable study block that is realistic around your commute or shift.
- Keep your identification and application information organized before starting the BSIS process.
- Use the official state instructions for the application, background check, and Live Scan steps.
CALIFORNIA PROCESS
Your city changes the schedule—not the standard.
Retain your certificate
Keep your course completion record ready for the next stage.
Follow BSIS
Use current state instructions for the application and background-check process.
Complete Live Scan
Follow the correct fingerprinting instructions and keep your transaction record.
COURSE AT A GLANCE
8 hoursPowers to Arrest + Appropriate Use of Force
$99Introductory price · regularly $120
OnlineAvailable throughout California
CertificateDigital completion record after the course
Review current California requirements at BSIS.gov. Course completion does not replace the state application or background check.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions students ask
Do I need to travel to Lancaster for the Los Angeles course?
No. The CPS Guard Card course is offered online throughout California. The course page explains the training format and current registration steps.
Can I start if I work irregular security shifts in Los Angeles?
Yes. The course is self-paced, so you can plan study time around your actual schedule while completing the required course work.
LOS ANGELES / INTRODUCTORY PRICING