Unarmed Security Course

Lesson 1 • Licensing and Regulatory Requirements

Outlines the licensing process, background check requirements, and ongoing regulatory compliance for security officers. Ensures students meet all pre-employment standards.

Lesson 2 • Legal Authority and Limitations

Covers the legal powers granted to private security personnel and the boundaries they must not cross. Prevents unlawful actions that expose officers and employers to liability.

Lesson 3 • Ethics and Professional Standards

Introduces ethical decision-making frameworks and industry codes of conduct. Builds the moral foundation required for sound judgment in all subsequent training.

Lesson 1 • Patrol Techniques and Post Orders

Introduces structured patrol methods and the purpose of written post orders. Connects observation skills to systematic coverage of assigned areas.

Lesson 2 • Principles of Situational Awareness

Teaches the mental model of continuous environmental scanning and threat recognition. Provides the perceptual foundation for all patrol and post-assignment duties.

Lesson 3 • Physical Security Surveys

Trains officers to assess vulnerabilities in a facility's physical environment. Supports proactive risk reduction by identifying weaknesses before they are exploited.

Lesson 1 • Radio and Communication Device Use

Trains proper radio protocol, phonetic alphabet use, and clear message transmission. Reliable communication with dispatch and team members is critical to coordinated response.

Lesson 2 • Report Writing Essentials

Develops accurate, objective, and legally defensible written documentation skills. Proper reports protect officers, employers, and the public record of every incident.

Lesson 3 • Verbal Communication Fundamentals

Covers tone, word choice, and command presence for professional security interactions. Effective verbal skills reduce the need for physical intervention.

Lesson 4 • Nonverbal Communication and Body Language

Examines how posture, proximity, and gestures influence subject compliance and officer safety. Nonverbal cues complement verbal commands in every encounter.

Lesson 1 • Use-of-Force Continuum

Explains the graduated scale of force options and the legal standard of proportionality. Officers must justify each level of response relative to the threat presented.

Lesson 2 • The Conflict Escalation Cycle

Maps the stages from initial tension to physical violence and identifies intervention points. Early recognition allows officers to interrupt escalation before force becomes necessary.

Lesson 3 • Threat Assessment Fundamentals

Introduces structured methods for evaluating the credibility and imminence of a threat. Accurate threat assessment drives proportional and legally defensible responses.

Lesson 1 • Screening Procedures

Covers non-invasive screening techniques used at entry points to detect prohibited items. Proper screening balances security effectiveness with respect for individual dignity.

Lesson 2 • Access Control Principles

Introduces the purpose and methods of controlling who enters and exits a secured area. Establishes the procedural framework for all entry-point assignments.

Lesson 3 • Crowd Control Techniques

Provides unarmed methods for directing, dispersing, and managing crowds safely. Techniques are applied within legal authority and without unnecessary force.

Lesson 1 • Defensive Stance and Movement

Establishes the foundational body mechanics for balance, mobility, and defensive positioning. Proper stance is the prerequisite for every physical technique in this chapter.

Lesson 2 • Blocking and Deflection Techniques

Covers basic blocks and deflections to protect against strikes without escalating force. These techniques minimize injury while keeping the officer in a position of control.

Lesson 3 • Control Holds and Escort Techniques

Teaches joint-lock and escort holds used to guide or restrain a non-compliant subject. Proper application prevents injury to both officer and subject.

Lesson 4 • Ground Defense and Recovery

Addresses scenarios where an officer is taken to the ground and must regain a standing position. Ground recovery skills reduce vulnerability during the most dangerous phase of a confrontation.

Lesson 1 • Basic First Aid and CPR

Covers life-saving first aid techniques including CPR and bleeding control. Officers are often first on scene and must stabilize victims until emergency medical services arrive.

Lesson 2 • Active Threat and Lockdown Procedures

Prepares officers to initiate and manage lockdown protocols during an active threat event. Rapid, coordinated action minimizes casualties and supports law enforcement response.

Lesson 3 • AED and Choking Response

Trains proper use of an automated external defibrillator and choking intervention techniques. These skills address the two most time-critical medical emergencies an officer may encounter.

Lesson 4 • Fire Safety and Evacuation

Covers fire prevention, extinguisher use, and the officer's role in building evacuation. Officers must act decisively in the first minutes of a fire emergency.

Lesson 1 • Post-Incident Procedures

Covers the steps taken after an incident is resolved, including debriefs and corrective actions. Post-incident review improves future performance and organizational security posture.

Lesson 2 • Incident Detection and Initial Response

Covers the critical first actions taken when an incident is identified. Correct initial response sets the conditions for safe resolution and accurate documentation.

Lesson 3 • Comprehensive Incident Reporting

Develops the skills to produce complete, accurate, and legally defensible incident reports. Quality documentation is the final and most lasting product of every security response.