Description
Approximate Length:Â 16 hrs
(Two 8-hour days, includes 1 hour lunch break each day)
*​Classes may run longer or shorter based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to class size.
Class Format
Please note this class comes in several formats, please pay attention to which format you are selecting when registering.
- In Person:Â The class is held in person at one of our training sites (location will be stated in the selection).
- Online Instructor-Led: The class is held online via Zoom, but is taught by a live instructor. Students attend the class virtually using the Zoom platform.​
- You must register for and attend the first day of the class to get access to the other days.
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Description
This course includes all the basic elements required to become certified in the state of Oregon as an Unarmed Security Professional. The class is taught by an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certified Unarmed Instructor and consists of book learning and exercises. This course is intended for those looking to get into the private security industry as well as those who are new hires and need to receive their basic certification. Certification is good for 2 years upon application acceptance. Please bring valid form of government issued photo ID to class.
Topics Include:
- Standards for Unarmed Private Security Professionals
- Regulatory Laws Pertinent to Private Security
- Criminal and Civil Law Introduction and Overview
- Common Crimes and Lawsuits Encountered by Security Professionals
- Person Crimes
- Search and Seizure Overview
- Courtroom Testimony
- Report Writing
- Communication
- Patrol Procedures
- Emergency Services
- Scene Management
- Fire Detection, Reporting & Safety
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An application packet must be submitted to DPSST after conclusion of the course, the packet must include:
- PS-1 (Application for Licensure or Certification of Private Security Services Provider);
- A completed fingerprint card. Blank cards for ink fingerprints are available from DPSST. Proof of completing Fieldprint or Livescan electronic fingerprints is also acceptable (and typically more reliable than ink fingerprinting due to the quality). If you choose Fieldprint, you will need the Fieldprint Code to make your appointment, the code is: FPPSCertificationDPSST  Once you have made your appointment you will receive an email confirmation, include that email in your application packet to DPSST. Make sure to attend your appointment!
- Your completed PS-6 form (A partial form will be emailed to you by the instructor, with instructions on how to complete it).
- If currently employed, a completed Form PS-20 (Private Security Services Provider Temporary Work Permit). This must be completed in triplicate; one copy goes to DPSST (the WHITE copy, if using the carbon-paper version of the form), one copy you carry with you, and one copy goes in your personnel file with your employer.  The form must be signed both by you, and an employing DPSST-certified Supervisory or Executive Manager within your company.
-  Nonrefundable Unarmed Certification license fee AND the background check fee.  THIS FEE IS SEPARATE FROM THE CLASS FEE AND MUST BE PAID TO DPSST DIRECTLY.  The current DPSST fee schedule can be found here.
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​Eligibility:
Unarmed Private security providers must be:
- At least 18 years of age; and
- Must have earned one of the following:
- A high school ​diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
- ​Be of good moral fitness as determined by a criminal background check, department investigation or other reliable sources. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-060-0300. Security professionals must demonstrate the Core Values of: Honesty, Good Character, Public Trust, Fair Treatment of Others, Respect for the laws of this state and nation.
Event Details
Start time: 10:00 a.m. PDT
End time: 06:00 p.m. PDT
Venue: Online: via Zoom; In-Person: 245 W. 6th Ave. in Junction City, OR. 97448
Phone: 541-321-0651
Email: [email protected]
If I could give 10 stars I would. Class was amazing the instructor was patient with me throughout the course. Coming from Arizona into this field out of state was a challenge and the security culture and class provided clear clarification on laws and elements throughout the course. Good class no complaints overall great communication and great teaching throughout the course.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to get started in the field of private security. I had a great trainer, Ben, who made sure to answer all my questions and make sure that we were thoroughly prepared for the state exam. The class size was small and there was ample time for discussions amongst class attendees. Even though I didn’t have any previous experience in this field, I feel prepared having taken this course!
I thought Ben did an excellent job.He covered the topics well and added life experience to the training.
Outstanding class, being able to do it online while home schooling my children was awesome. Ben was a great instructor and I will be coming back for further certifications as needed .
No lie. Ben Bower is a great instructor to obtain your DPSST unarmed certifications. I had an excellent experience. He made the curriculum easy to understand, easy to remember and apply. I would definitely recommend TSI LLC. as a must have to be successful in this industry. I haven’t had the opportunity to take any other courses but i am confident they will bring you up to par on every subject to get you in the right direction for success. Great instructor. Helpful staff and prompt in responding to any inquiry you may have. Thank you, Ben and all the staff, at TSI LLC.
This was my first remote course of any type. It was just as well presented as if it had been done in person.
Simply amazing. Definitely not a snooze festival. Straight too the important information. Plenty of breaks. Answers all questions.
This was an excellent and detailed online training. The instructor was patient and thorough.
Officer Bower was very helpful and a fantastic teacher. I feel like I learned a lot but his way of teaching helped it stick. I highly recommend Mr. Bower for all security certificates. Thanks again Training solutions international for helping me with all that paperwork also afterwards! I was able to get a job the next day after getting my certs.
Excellent course and training. Officer.Ben Bower is a superb instructor. This was even better than some of college classes at Portland State. This is a very fine school with very fair tuition costs and quality education. I highly recommend this school as one of the finest around.
Great course .
My instructor Ben Bower was the best. His knowledge of the course material was outstanding. He was engaging and fun to be around for an online class. Ben made sure everyone was taken care of during class and after class for questions.Thank you Ben you rock.
Great instructor!!
Ben was by far the best instructor I’ve got the opportunity to learn from. He made sure if you had a question he’d answer it, thank you so much Ben!!
Ben was an awesome instructor. Ben answered and addressed all questions clearly, fully and to everyone’s satisfaction.
We learned a lot and have a different outlook on our surroundings. We are looking forward to putting this knowledge and information to use.
Ben was a great instructor. Moved us through the class quickly. Answered everyone’s questions patiently while keeping us on task. No needless wandering about. Highly recommend this course. The online option is great for those who live nowhere near an in person option.