SB 1626 | 24-Hour School Security Guard Training
Total Course Duration: 24 Hours
Code 4 Training Centerβs School Security Guard Training course prepares learners to support a safe, welcoming educational environment through professional conduct, clear communication, and informed decisions.
Through practical instruction, realistic school scenarios, and knowledge checks, learners explore how to recognize safety concerns, document observations, report incidents, and respond within their assigned authority.
Course Topics and Duration
- Role and Responsibility of School Security Officers β 4 hours: Prevention, observation, reporting, ethics, school organization, and positive campus relationships.
- Laws and Liability β 8 hours: Legal authority, student rights, search and seizure limitations, mandatory reporting, privacy, and liability.
- Security Awareness in the Educational Environment β 3 hours: Visitor verification, perimeter control, threat awareness, crowd management, and agency coordination.
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution β 4 hours: Professional communication, active listening, conflict assessment, and de-escalation.
- Disasters and Emergencies β 1 hour: School emergency plans, evacuation, sheltering, and coordinated response.
- Dynamics of Student Behavior β 3 hours: Adolescent development, peer influence, mental health, disability considerations, and appropriate referrals.
- Comprehensive Examination β 1 hour: Assessment of the knowledge and judgment developed throughout the course.
Throughout the training, learners examine the distinct roles of security guards, school administrators, and sworn peace officers. The emphasis is on respectful interactions, student safety, established procedures, and sound professional judgment.