Island Security Services — Training Division
SLED-certified instructors. Field-tested curriculum. Results you can measure.
Who We Train
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Our Officers: Onboarding, role-specific paths, annual refreshers, and advancement tracks.
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Other Security Companies: SLED-compliant initial and refresher training, certifications, and white-label programs for your team.
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Venues & HOAs: Short, targeted courses for staff who interact with security daily.
What We Deliver
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SLED-Compliant Certifications: Authorized instruction and documentation for South Carolina security officers (unarmed and armed).
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Armed Officer Qualification: Handgun safety, marksmanship, decision-making, de-escalation, judgmental scenarios, and qualification runs.
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Unarmed Officer Core: Observe-and-report, patrol methods, radio procedures, report writing, legal basics (SC Title 40-18 awareness), and evidence/scene preservation.
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De-escalation & Use-of-Force Continuum: Threat assessment, proportional response, articulation for reports and court.
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Event & Nightlife Security: ID verification and fake-ID detection, entry control, crowd dynamics, contraband screening, ejection protocols, incident documentation.
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School Protection: Campus access control, visitor management, reunification basics, drills coordination, threat reporting, and communication with administrators and law enforcement.
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Hospital & Healthcare Security: Patient/visitor management, behavioral crisis response, HIPAA awareness for security roles, emergency department posture.
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Fire Watch (NFPA awareness): Code basics, documentation, patrol logs, impairment procedures, Fire Marshal coordination, and post-impairment return-to-service.
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Wedding & Private Event Security: Low-visibility protection, guest list control, vendor screening, alcohol-related risk management, discreet removals.
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Personal/Executive Protection Fundamentals: Advance planning, route selection, protective formations, venue surveys, discreet client movement.
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Special Response Team (SRT) Track: Rapid deployment for high-risk environments and large events, team communication, containment, and interop with law enforcement.
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Medical Readiness (for security roles): CPR/AED and bleeding control (Stop-the-Bleed style) options through recognized programs.
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Supervisor & Management: Post orders, SOP building, risk assessments, incident review/AARs, coaching, and liability reduction.
How We Train
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Blended Learning: Classroom + scenarios + live-fire range days for armed tracks.
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Scenario Labs: Realistic, stress-inoculated drills for decision-making under pressure.
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Documentation That Stands Up: Attendance, curricula, skills checklists, qualification targets, and certificates with QR verification.
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Mobile or On-Site: Train at our Hilton Head facility or we come to your location anywhere in South Carolina.
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Custom Programs: We tailor modules to your site hazards, post orders, and insurance requirements.
For Other Security Companies
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SLED-Ready Certification Paths: Initial and refresher courses with complete records packages.
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Train-the-Trainer: Elevate your internal instructors with our methodology and evaluation rubrics.
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Compliance Audits: Review of SOPs, post orders, logs, and training files to reduce regulatory and civil exposure.
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White-Label Delivery: Your brand, our instructors and curriculum.
Gear Integration (RTS Tactical Partner)
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Equipment-Informed Training: Drills built around modern carriers, plates, and duty gear.
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Procurement Support: Streamlined gear packages for agencies and teams.
Outcomes You Can Expect
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Fewer incidents via proactive deterrence and sound tactics.
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Stronger reports that are defensible in investigations and court.
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Higher client satisfaction at venues, hospitals, schools, and events.
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Documented training that satisfies regulatory and insurer expectations.
Book Your Program
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Email: Rob.Whitfield@islandsecurityservices.com
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Phone: 912-656-7944
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Location: 11 Palmetto Pkwy, Suite 104, Hilton Head, SC 29926