Train online
Complete the CPS 8-hour Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course from San Diego.
CALIFORNIA GUARD CARD TRAINING
Guard Card Training in San Diego
Students searching for a guard card class in San Diego can complete the CPS California course online. It is designed for people who want a clear training path before handling the state application steps.
SAN DIEGO / A BETTER START
Training that fits a San Diego work week
San Diego has a mix of hospitality, residential, commercial, event, and public-facing work. If you are moving toward one of those security roles, an online class can help you begin without waiting for a classroom schedule. Build a study plan that works around service shifts, weekends, or other employment commitments.
CPS is based in Lancaster, can provide security services in San Diego 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 San Diego.
FOR STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO
Make the first step fit your schedule.
- Set aside uninterrupted time for the Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force lessons.
- Review the course requirements before registering so you know what completion provides.
- After training, use BSIS instructions rather than third-party summaries for application details.
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
Is the San Diego page for a local CPS classroom?
No. CPS does not claim a San Diego classroom on this page. The training is available online to students throughout California.
What does the online course cover?
The course covers Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force in an 8-hour BSIS-focused format.
SAN DIEGO / INTRODUCTORY PRICING