Get Your Class D Unarmed Security Officer License Here

Our Purpose Unites Us

S2W Security Training foundation is based on strong values – Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.  Our purpose serves as a consistent reminder of why our work is so important to our colleagues, clients and the community.

Safety is a basic premise for all of us to enjoy life with friends and family as well as to succeed at work. Threats to our safety are ever increasing and becoming more complex. Therefore, our commitment to helping make the world a safer place is more important than ever.

 

Employment Outlook

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Security Officers protect properties against theft and vandalism, control access to establishments, maintain order and enforce regulations at public events and within establishments.

The specific duties of a security agent vary depending on the assignment and the work site. The more common duties of a security guard are:

  • Protect people, property and assets
  • Prevent or detect break-ins, vandalism, unauthorized presence or activity on private property
  • Prevent or detect theft and loss of merchandise, money or documents
  • Enforce established company rules, regulations, policies, and practices in order to maintain order, reduce crime, and resolve conflicts
  • Control access to establishments and direct visitors to appropriate areas
  • Patrol assigned areas, inside and outside
  • Write reports
  • Attend to persons with special needs
  • Respond to alarms and other emergencies

Majority of the security agents are employed by private security agencies. Other major employers are

  • Government
  • Educational and health institutions
  • Transportation and warehousing facilities
  • Organizations throughout the private and public sectors
  • Construction companies
  • Malls
  • Retail stores
  • Office towers
  • Residential complexes
  • Financial institutions
  • Industrial establishments, etc

Security guards may be assigned to work indoors or outside.

Working hours vary depending upon the employer’s needs and type of work. Security agents are often required to work nights, evenings, weekends or holidays, and can be assigned at several locations within a short period of time.

Majority of security agents have a full time job, but part time and on call positions are also available.

Duties often involve extended standing, walking, stair climbing, and exposure to inclement weather. The security agent works in uniform.

The security industry plays an important role in the economy and this occupation offers a wide range of career opportunities and challenges. The industry is open to students looking for a part time job, individuals passionate about security who plan building a long-term career in this field, people in search for a second job to increase their monthly budget, individuals who change their career path, retirees who wish to return to the labor market, etc.

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • Our private security guard training program for security agents meets the requirements of the Bureau de la sécurité privée in order to obtain a security agent license.
  • We are a certified vocational training and employment center
  • Excellent employment rate - approximately 92 % of our graduates get a job within one month after receiving their security agent permit.
  • We constantly innovate to provide the best training program and the best price/performance ratio.
  • We are listening to our student’s needs and offer them a full range of comprehensive services and efficient solutions
  • We are proud to offer an exceptional customer service that meets the high expectations of our students.

WHAT SETS US APART

  • Complete training program that provides students with the interpersonal and professional skills required for a career as a security guard.
  • Courses are designed to provide students with high-quality theoretical and practical teaching and learning.
  • We personalize our teaching as necessary to ensure that the learning needs of all students are met.
  • Assist integration into the work environment.

Unarmed Security Guard Requirements in Florida

https://forms.fdacs.gov/16007.pdf

  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with an issued social security number
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Submit to fingerprinting
  • Successfully complete class D and 40-hour security guard training
  • Submit a notarized application to the Florida Division of Licensing
  • Submit two passport-style photos
  • Pass a level 2 background check

Exceptions:

  1. If you are a currently employed law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, a copy of your valid ID card issued by your employing law enforcement agency is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement.
  2. If you have successfully completed a training program approved by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for certification as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer, a copy of your certificate of completion is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement.
  3. If you qualify for a Class “DI” security officer instructor license under Rule 5N-1.138(1)(e)-(g), Florida Administrative Code, proof of such qualification is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement.
  4. If you received relevant military training or education during service in the United States Armed Forces, proof of such training or education is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement.

It’s our goal is to help you gain skills and training for jobs that are always in high demand sectors, like security guard services. Becoming a Security Officer is a noteworthy method for serving and protecting our society from residential and commercial areas, to private sectors. Our society depend on Security Officers to shield us and our families from crime as we live our daily lives and participate in normal activities. We solute the people who serve and safeguard us and hold the in high regard. We want to thank you on taking your first step into such a highly valued profession and we hope the information in our course will assist you in gaining the knowledge needed for successful career.

A criminal history doesn’t mean that you can’t obtain a Security Officer License.

An individual indicted for a crime may be seen as qualified assuming decade has passed since the conviction.

S2W Security Training Course will educate you with the important knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by persons employed in this field. We will educate you on the protocols for parking lot patrols, working at special events and facilities, securing residential areas, private executive security, state laws and a lot more.

We train our recruits to meet and exceed the specific demands and expectations of their clients.

We even assistance with employment support after graduation.

Security Officers must meet eligibility and training requirements.

Some of the topics covered in our course include:

Course Curriculum

  1. Legal Aspects of Private Security (6hrs)
  2. Role of Private Security Officers (2hrs)
  3. Security Officer Conduct (3hrs)
  4. Principles of Communications (2hrs)
  5. Observation And Incident Reporting (4hrs)
  6. Principles of Access Control (1hrs)
  7. Patrols (1hrs)
  8. Principles of Safeguarding Information (1hrs)
  9. Physical Security (1hrs)
  10. Interviewing Techniques (1hrs)
  11. Emergency Preparedness (1.5)
  12. Safety Awareness (2.5)
  13. Medical Emergencies (4.5)
  14. Terrorism (2.5)
  15. Event Security and Special Assignments (1hrs)
  16. Commutations Systems (1hrs)
  17. Special Issues (4hrs)
  18. Intro To Weapons (1hr)

You are allowed up to 2 hours to complete you state required exam

Reach out to us to learn more about our services and how we can fulfil your needs