Train online
Complete the CPS 8-hour Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course from Riverside.
CALIFORNIA GUARD CARD TRAINING
Guard Card Training in Riverside
People searching for Guard Card training in Riverside can complete the CPS course online. It is a straightforward way to begin the California training requirement while keeping your schedule flexible.
RIVERSIDE / A BETTER START
Online training for Inland Empire schedules
Riverside students may be preparing for work in distribution, property, construction, retail, residential, or event security. When a job search spans the Inland Empire, avoiding an unnecessary classroom commute can make it easier to start. CPS provides the training online, while the state application steps remain the same statewide.
CPS is based in Lancaster, can provide security services in Riverside 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 Riverside.
FOR STUDENTS IN RIVERSIDE
Make the first step fit your schedule.
- Make a realistic plan for completing the 8-hour course.
- Review the certificate and completion information before moving to the state application.
- Confirm current requirements directly with BSIS before submitting paperwork.
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
Can I take the Riverside course from home?
Yes. The CPS course is online and available to students throughout California.
Will the course replace the state application?
No. Course completion is one part of the process; the BSIS application and background check are separate.
RIVERSIDE / INTRODUCTORY PRICING