Security Services school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

This 2-hour basic training is an introduction to public security basic patrol tactics.

Security Services school covers the following:
Security Essentials
Fundamentals of Security Management
Security in the United States
Proprietary Security, Careers and Training
Interior and Exterior Security Barriers
Emergency Planning and Insurance
Internal Theft Controls and Personnel Policies
Transportation and Workplace Security Issues
Retail Security and Terrorism Issues
Information Security and Other Threats

Enrollment in the Security Officer Specialist Academy requires the permission of the CCA Law Enforcement Training Academy Director. Due to the nature of the certificate, certain legal, physical fitness, and background/character/drug use conditions apply.

This program will prepare and train those interested in the Security Officer profession and will enhance the skills of those who are just starting out in the industry, but have no formal training. Emphasis will be on legal issues, the du...

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The Security Services Course is comprised of 13 comprehensive lessons. They are easy to follow, yet challenging and stimulating at the same time. Each lesson begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, an introductory note from your instructor and a vocabulary builder of new words and terms.

Next comes the reading assignment. Practice exercises help you check and review what you’ve learned. At the end of the lesson is an open-book exam, which you may take online.

The 24.05 hour Retail Loss Prevention Specialist Program addresses the challenging protective functions that expose an officer to physical risks and legal liability in retail security. This field of security work is very challenging and the officer is continually scrutinized for behavior and appearance. Perhaps no other private protection function exposes the individual officer to greater physical risks or legal liability. The series focuses on awareness and prevention of internal theft, types o...

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