SLED Safeguard SC Primary Basic Training:
Classes are held at the Island Security Headquarters
The SLED Safeguard Security Officer training also known as Safeguard SC is divided into three separate training courses: SC Primary Basic Security Officer, Safeguard SC Primary Plus Security Officer, and the Safeguard SC Security Officer firearms curriculum.
Island Security will help fill out the paperwork properly, but it is HIGHLY recommended due to time to have your employee prefill out all of the required information per SLED regulations prior to coming to class.
We will have a certified State Notary on site the day of class free of charge.
ALL classes will require a $100 non-refundable (if you cancel or employee doesn’t show up) deposit to schedule the class. We will have a minimum requirement of 5 for each class to be held. There will be a 15min grace time for employees to show up for class, if the employee is later than the 15min grace time, you will lose your deposit, and the officer will have to reschedule.
Each class will have a written test that is NOT open book, so it is encouraged that the employee read the SLED manuals before attending. 85% will be required to pass. Failing the test will result in the officer having to retake the class.
Classes will be scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Safeguard SC Primary Basic Security Officer curriculum
4 hours: $150
Security Officer Trainee Program Orientation
Post Orders for Security Officers
Security Officer Registration
Security Officer Ethics
Security Officer Professionalism
Situational Awareness
Observation
Law Enforcement Relations
Note Taking/Reports
Discovered Criminal Activity
Crime Scene Preservation
Workplace Violence and Emergency Response
Violent Event Threats
Training Documentation
Safeguard SC Primary Plus Security Officer curriculum
4 hours: $150
Patrol Procedures
Vehicle Operations
Reasonable Suspicion/Investigative Detention/Probable Cause
Arrest
Use of Force
Testimony
Handling Difficult People
Handcuffing
Safeguard SC Security Officer Firearms curriculum
8 hours $100 (officer will have to bring their own ammo)
NOTE: Island Security reserves the right to deny or discontinue firearms training for anyone who we determine might be unsafe handling firearms
Firearms Training Orientation
Legality of the Use of Deadly Force
Liability of the Use of Deadly Force
Safe Use/Storage of Firearms (on/off duty)
Demonstration of Proficiency
Security Training Documentation
For more information, email rob.whitfield@islandsecurityservices.com
Firearms Training:
We will cover the South Carolina State required training in firearms safety, introduction to firearms nomenclature and operation of each type of firearm. You will be instructed in the liability that comes with the responsibility of an armed security officer. You must demonstrate the safe and competent use of the firearm on a range supervised and documented by our certified instructor.
Below are the minimum requirements to become a Certified Armed Private Security Officer in South Carolina
-You must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
-Must be a United States citizen
-No physical or mental impairment which would prevent you from competently performing the
-Has the ability to successfully pass a criminal background inquiry
-No drug or alcohol use or dependence
-Has not been discharged from the military service with other than honorable conditions
-Has not been revoked or suspended by SLED for armed certification
-Previous experience with firearms is strongly preferred
The registration process includes SLED firearms registration form.
Instructor DOES NOT include the applicable (SLED) application fee.