DPSST Private Security Training Courses 

Description

This course includes all the basic elements required to become certified as a Unarmed Security Professional in the state of Oregon. The class is taught by a Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certified Unarmed Instructor and the course 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 from the Department of Public Safety and Standards. Please bring a valid form of government issued photo ID to class to be checked in and be issued your proof of class taken also known as a PS6. All PS6's will be issued after completion of course and passing of assessments. 

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.

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

• Communication with the Public and with 911

• Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Fundamentals of a Security Officer

• Emergency Services

• Scene and Emergency Management

• Medical and Medical Emergencies

• Fire Detection, Reporting & Safety

• Current Trends and  Basic Weapons of Mass Destruction Knowledge

• Report Writing

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An application packet must be submitted to DPSST after conclusion of the course, the packet must include:

1. PS-1 (Application for Licensure or Certification requesting to be a Private Security Services Provider);

2. A completed fingerprint card.  Proof of completing Fieldprint or Livescan electronic fingerprints is the easiest way and is typically more reliable than ink fingerprinting due to the quality, ink finger prining is still available). 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 with a confirmation number, include that email in your application packet to DPSST.  Make sure to attend your appointment!

3. Your completed PS-6 form that you will recive from the instructor after complition of the course and testing.

4. 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.

5.  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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Below is the link to DPSST Unarmed Professional Curriculum. Please feel free to take a look at it and get to know it if your interstated in moving forward to becoming an Unarmed Professional! 

Below is the link to DPSST Unarmed Professional Refreshers Curriculum. Please feel free to take a look at it and get to know it if your interested in moving forward to re-newing your Unarmed Professional! 

Please feel free to reach out to us if you need a printed version of your manual and we can get you one by your class date with us. 

Feel free to contact us anytime if you have any questions and/or to get you on the books for your next class