Arizona Security Guard Training Manuals
for the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Guard Card
NOTE: These training manuals are intended for use as part of an instructor-led course in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Codes. This manual may be used exclusively by a DPS Licensing-Certified Security Guard instructor in approved and licensed training facilities.
The 8-hours, Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards: Arizona must be completed before the Unarmed Security Guard Registration certificate and identification card are issued.
Price: $84.99 (plus tax, shipping/handling)
- NOTE: Manual purchases are made through Amazon.com.
8-hours, Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards: Arizona
188 pages. This training manual is intended for use as part of an instructor-led course in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute, Title 32, Chapter 26, Article 4, §32-2632 and Arizona Administrative Code, Title 13, Article 6, §R13-6-601. This course must be provided by a DPS Licensing-Certified Security Guard instructor.
Every lesson includes Knowledge Checks and References for further study.
This manual is divided into nine (9) lessons:
- Lesson 1: Orientation
- Lesson 2: Criminal Law/Laws of Arrest (Legal Authority)
- Lesson 3: Uniform and Grooming
- Lesson 4: Communications
- Lesson 5: Use of Force/Levels of Force
- Lesson 6: General Security Guard Procedures
- Lesson 7: Crime Scene Preservation/First Response
- Lesson 8: Ethics
- Lesson 9: First Response
Lesson 1, Orientation
Back to topObjectives:
- Understand the requirements to become a security guard in the State of Arizona.
- Be able to successfully complete the application process.
- Understand the essentials of other courses and certification available to security guards.
- Understand the guard registration renewal requirements and timelines.
Lesson 2, Criminal law and laws of arrest
Back to topObjectives:
- Understand the law of arrest as it pertains to private security in the Arizona.
- Understand the fundamentals of criminal law.
- Know the responsibilities of a private security guard.
- Understand the limits of search and seizure as it applies to private security in Arizona.
Lesson 3, Uniform and grooming
Back to topObjectives:
- Understand the law and codes surrounding uniforms and vehicle markings.
- Understand the law and codes surrounding badges and insignias.
- Present a professional appearance.
- Understand the necessity for clean and hygienic clothing and gear.
- Apply the fundamentals of a command presence.
- Understand the sources of power.
Lesson 4, Communications
Back to topObjectives:
- Write an effective report.
- Take descriptive and useful field notes.
- Properly employ all senses in observation.
- Conduct an appropriate interview.
- Summarize four specific reasons why consumers may become violent.
- Identify personal reactions to confrontation.
- Describe personal Risk Factors related to violent behavior.
- Explain the Stress Model.
- Discuss the Theoretical Models of Assault.
- Define how the working environment can affect behavior.
- Configure a safe working environment.
Lesson 5, Use of force
Back to topObjectives:
- Understand the elements of assault.
- Explain the appropriate use of force.
- Understand the levels of force.
- Know how to deescalate a potential conflict.
Lesson 6, General security guard procedures
Back to topObjectives:
- Properly employ all senses in observation.
- Conduct an efficient and productive patrol.
- Distinguish the importance of effective internal and external communication.
- Summarize the importance of reading and understanding Post Orders.
- Describe the need for confidentiality of protocols and contact information.
- Describe the common types of communication systems.
- Effectively use common communication systems.
Lesson 7, Crime scene preservation and first response
Back to topObjectives:
- Conduct a thorough area search.
- Identify common forms of evidence.
- Explain proper care and handling of evidence.
- Summarize the correct procedure to secure a scene.
- Understand common legal issues regarding evidence.
- Collect appropriate information from witnesses.
- Identify types of evidence.
Lesson 8, Ethics
Back to topObjectives:
- Recognize and avoid gender and racial harassment.
- Recognize and avoid discrimination.
- Recognize the signs of substance abuse.
- Understand and develop respect of others.
- Understand diversity.
- Understand the code of ethics and proper code of conduct.
- Understand the basics of driving courtesy and policy.
Lesson 9, Emergency response procedures
Back to topObjectives:
- Distinguish the importance of effective internal and external communication.
- Summarize the importance of reading and understanding Post Orders.
- Describe the need for confidentiality of protocols and contact information.
- Demonstrate the basic information to collect in an emergency.
- Make a direct and efficient call for assistance.
- Describe the common types of communication systems.
- Effectively use common communication systems.
DPS Links
Back to topUseful links:
Security Guard Training Program (Form 802-03916)
Unarmed Security Guard 8 Hour Training Syllabus (Form 802-03918) - 08/2024
Licensing Contact
For more information on our licensing programs, please contact:
Information provided on this site is for educational purposes. It is not legal advice.