Private Security Courses
There are many types of training available throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia for private security professionals. Choosing the right school is as important as choosing the right company to work for. Where you take your training says a lot about you and your commitment and dedication to your profession. In some cases where you take your training can affect the advancement of your private security career.
Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy sets the standard for private security training in Virginia. Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy was founded to bridge the gap between academic institutions and the real world security industry by providing relevant skills for aspiring Security practitioners. We are committed to provide extensive, realistic, progressive, practical, responsive and Industry relevant training and help you turn your skill and talent into a promising security career.
For more information about what type of training is required for a particular registration, please feel free to contact us. Also note that the taking of fingerprints and photos for DCJS registration is done at no charge for students who successfully complete their private security training with Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy.
| Maryland | ||
| Maryland Security Officer Handgun Course | (8) hours | $150.00 + ammo |
| Department of Homeland Security / Federal Protective Services | ||
| DHS/FPS Basic Security Officer | (64) hours | $320.00 |
| DHS/FPS Supervisor Course | (09) hours | $150.00 |
| DHS/FPS A-9 Semi Auto Course | (32) hours | $500.00*+ ammo |
| DHS/FPS A-1 Revolver Course | (40) hours | $500.00* +ammo |
| DHS/FPS A-1/A-9 REMEDIAL TRAINING | (1) DAY | $150.00* + ammo |
*After Successful completion of this course students are guaranteed to pass the DHS/FPS Handgun Qualification.* |
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| Virginia DCJS | ||
| ENTRY LEVEL COURSES | ||
| (01E) Security Officer Entry Level | (14) hours | $100.00 |
| (02E) Private Investigator | (60) hours | $400.00 |
| (05E) Arrest Authority | (08) hours | $100.00 |
| (06E) Special Conservator of the Peace | (24) hours | $300.00 |
| (07E) Entry Level Handgun Course | (14) hours | $200.00 + ammo |
| (08E) Entry Level Shotgun Course | (02) hours | $100.00 + ammo |
| (09E) Advanced Handgun for PPS | (24) hours | $400.00 + ammo |
| (32E) Executive Protection / PPS | (90) hours | $1,800.00 |
| (38E) Central Station Dispatcher | (04) hours | $100.00 |
| General Instructor Development | (5) Days | $500.00 |
| IN-SERVICE COURSES | ||
| (01I) Security Officer | (4) hours | $50.00 |
| (02I) Private Investigator | (8) hours | $100.00 |
| (06I) Special Conservator of the Peace | (8) hours | $100.00 |
| (07R) Handgun Course | (4) hours | $50.00 + ammo |
| (08R) Shotgun Course | (2) hours | $50.00 + ammo |
| (09R) Advanced Handgun for PPS | (8) hours | $200.00 + ammo |
| (32I) Executive Protection / PPS | (8) hours | $200.00 |
| (38E) Central Station Dispatcher | (4) hours | $100.00 |
| General Instructor Development | (4) hours | $100.00 |
| Firearms Instructor Development | (4) hours | $100.00 |
| Monadnock Training Courses | ||
| MEB Basic Course | (8) hours | $70.00 |
| MEB Refresher Course | (4) hours | $50.00 |
| PR24 Basic Course | (8) hours | $70.00 |
| MDTS Defensive Tactics & Handcuffing | (8) hours | $70.00 |
| “OCAT” Pepper Spray | ||
| “OCAT” Basic Course | (4) hours | $70.00 |
| Specialty Course | ||
| MEB Basic & 'OCAT' Pepper Spray | (8) hours | $100.00 |
| American Red Cross | ||
| First Aid / CPR (adult) / AED (adult) | (8) hours | $80.00 |
| CPR / AED (adult) Refresher | (4) hours | $50.00 |
| Infant & Child CPR | (4) hours | $50.00 |
| Or added to FA/CPR/AED (adult) | (4) hours | $20.00 |
No refunds on deposits for training are allowed. If you have an emergency and are unable to attend the event, you are welcome to request a credit toward future training. Future training must be for the same class or equal value toward another class.
In accordance with International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Regulations, only U.S. Citizens will be accepted to participate in CCJA Tactical courses.
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