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California Business & Professions Code §7583.6 (and related BSIS regulations) generally requires what of any person performing security guard duties for compensation in California?

a.A two- or four-year college degree in criminal justice, administration of justice, or law, completed before the registration is issued

b.Registration with the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and completion of mandated training, including the 8-hour Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course

c.Sponsorship by a currently sworn California peace officer, who must sign the application and vouch for the applicant's fitness to work

d.Membership in good standing in a private security trade association recognized by the state, renewed each year alongside the registration

Explanation

BPC §7583.6 and the BSIS regulatory framework require any person performing security guard duties for compensation in California to be registered with BSIS and to complete mandated training. As of SB 652 (effective January 1, 2026), the 8-hour Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force course must be administered and certified by a single BSIS-licensed training provider, and must be completed within 6 months before submitting the Guard Card application. A college degree (a), peace-officer sponsorship (c), and trade-association membership (d) are not BSIS requirements.

Law Reference: Cal. Business & Professions Code §7583.6; SB 652 (effective 2026-01-01)

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California Business & Professions Code §7583.6 (and related BSIS regulations) generally requires what of any person performing security guard duties for compensation in California?

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