California Security Academy

Training Methods | Quality Instruction | Job Placement Opportunities | Certified Courses

As never before in its history, America needs people who are trained in the field of security, investigation and public safety.

Hundreds of students enroll annually in California Security Academy's highly acclaimed vocational and occupational programs. We offer training programs that lead to exciting, well-paying careers within three months or less.

Our comprehensive programs provide complete training for:

• Security Officers
• Private Investigators
• Police Officers
• Other related protection service personnel

Classes are offered in both English and Spanish.

• Course Descriptions (English)
• Course Descriptions (Español)

Training Methods. Students learn by doing. Our programs combine in-depth theory with hands-on training. In many instances, students obtain on-the-job experience in the classroom and the field. California Security Academy students take vocational/occupational courses to prepare for a particular job, to switch careers, or to advance in their present field.

Quality Instruction. Our classes are taught by dedicated instructors who are state certified and have decades of experience in their program area. Many courses are taught by top professionals who continue to work in their fields of expertise. Our programs are fully accredited by state and national agencies and we offer all courses in English or Spanish.

Job Placement Opportunities. California Security Academy has placed graduates in positions with the following employers and trained others to own and operate their own security/investigation companies:

• TRW - Intelligence facility
• Rockwell International - Aerospace
• United States Air Force - Space Research Facility Police
• Armed Forces Reserve Center - Los Alamitos security
• IADE American Schools - Security
• Tactical Response, Inc. - Owner / Qualified Manager
• WildCat Private Patrol - Owner / Qualified Manager
• Unique Information Services - Investigator
• Training Programs

Certified Course Offerings. Our vocational/occupational courses are both professional and technical. They're fully certified by the State of California, the Bureau of Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education, and the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, all to ensure that courses accurately reflect current industry standards.

Courses range from basic "powers to arrest" to "anti-terrorist tactics". The following are just a few of the courses available:

• Powers to Arrest
• Security Officer / Citizen Teargas Certification
• Basic Firearms Qualification Courses
• Advanced Shooting Courses
• Straight and Sidehandle Police Baton Courses
• Arrest Control / Handcuffing Techniques
• Criminal Law
• Civil Law
• Firearms Familiarization
• Firearm Maintenance
• Weaponless Defense
• Report Writing
• Crime Scene Investigation/Preservation
• Evidence
• Patrol Procedures
• Body Guarding
• Private Patrol Operators
• Exam Preparation
• Bomb Searches
• Radio Procedures
• Investigative Techniques

The training courses are designed to meet the student's needs. We train private persons in teargas and firearms use, as well as concealed weapons permit requirements. The Academy is open to all rehabilitation needs for retraining of injured workers and has successfully trained and assisted with placement.