Description
Please note this class comes in several formats, please pay attention to which format you are selecting when registering.
- In-Person: The class is held in person at one of our training sites.
- 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.
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This course is required every two years to maintain an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Unarmed Security Professional certification. The class is taught by a DPSST certified Unarmed Instructor and consists of instructor-led training. This course is intended for those already certified who need to maintain licensure as a condition of employment, or for those looking to stay certified for purposes of hire-ability.
Topics Include:
- Standards for Unarmed Private Security Professionals
- Regulatory Laws Pertinent to Private Security
- Criminal and Civil Law Overview
- Common Crimes and Lawsuits Encountered by Security Professionals
- Person Crimes
- Search and Seizure Overview
- Courtroom Testimony
- Active Shooter Response
An application packet must be submitted to DPSST after conclusion of the course, the packet must include:
- PS-21 (Application for Licensure or Certification of Private Security Services Provider);
- 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 Provider license renewal 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.

This course was a great way to re certify. A nice combination online and video information. The instructor did a great job of presenting the information and answering questions. I would highly recommend this class.
Amazing and informative.
I did the online renewal for unarmed security. The course went smooth. Try it out.
Great class. Easy to do and a great instructor. I would highly suggest this class to anyone
Well, for my very first Zoom meeting, it went surprisingly well. I have no complaints. The instructor was professional, and presented the material in a clearly understandable fashion.