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Maryland Unarmed Security Officer Course

Duration: 12 hours Classroom

Environment: Partially Online

$250.00

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Register Now May 11 Monday
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Online, DC
 5 - 20 Students online TBD Space Available
Register Now May 25 Monday
Online
Online, DC
 5 - 20 Students online TBD Space Available
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Businesses are fast learning the value and importance of hiring Security to protect their people and assets. They also know having an Maryland unarmed Security Officer is a major responsibility.  

The Archangel Maryland Unarmed Security Course is the premier and most sought out training Academy Certification in the State of Maryland.

The 12-hour 2-days curriculum meets the state requirements and provides the confidence required to pursuit a professional career in the Security Industry in Maryland.

 

 

 

  • LIVESCAN FINGERPRINTS - Prior to submitting a Security Guard Certification application, the applicant is required to submit Livescan fingerprints for a background investigation. The applicant must provide a receipt from the Livescan vendor documenting the submission of Livescan fingerprints to Maryland CJIS and the FBI under the Security Guard Certification authorization code. This receipt is? valid for 30-days from the date the Livescan fingerprints are submitted and will be required to be uploaded into the Security Guard Certification application in the Licensing Portal. The Security Guard Certification authorization code and additional information regarding the fingerprinting process is available here.?? ??
  • INITIAL SECURITY TRAINING - Provides documentation of satisfactory completion of 12 hours of initial security training that is approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission under § 19–412 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article or documentation of being employed as a police officer in the 3 years immediately preceding the application.
  • COLOR PASSPORT STYLE PHOTOGRAPH - The applicant will be required to upload a color passport style photograph into the Security Guard Certification application in the Licensing Portal. A photo editor and complete instructions will be found on the photograph page of the Security Guard Certification? application. It is not necessary to purchase passport style photographs for this process. ?
 

?The Maryland State Police application for Security Guard Certification can ONLY be completed through the Licensing Portal. Applicants for Security Guard Certification?? will be required to submit the above prerequisites and required documentation.

 

Once a Security Guard Certification applicant has submitted Livescan fingerprints and has satisfactorily completed the initial security training course, they should access the Licensing Portal and begin the application for Security Guard Certification.
 
Applicants who do not have a Licensing Portal account will be required to create one in order to access the Security Guard Certification application. 
 
You are required to have your own personal account in the Licensing Portal. Do Not Share Your Portal Account with anyone - there are specific details tied to the expiration of YOUR licenses and YOUR demographic information. Once you have created your account, you will be able to login and start your Security Guard Certification application. Upon completing and submitting the applicant portion of the Security Guard Certification application, you will receive a confirmation email with your application number and PIN number. Both the application number and PIN number will be required by your Security Guard Agency or Security Guard Employer. 
 
You will need to provide your Agency or Employer with certain information for them to access your application via the Licensing Portal.? The Agency or Employer will access the Security Guard Certification application and verify the identity of the applicant, the application data entered, reaffirm the application questions with the applicant and submit the application along with the required fees to the Licensing Division. 
 
The Licensing Division will review the application for completion and accept all complete applications. Should an application not meet the minimum requirements for acceptance, the application will be sent back to the applicant, agency or employer for corrections. After the corrections have been made, the application can be resubmitted for review and acceptance.
 
Accepted applications will be submitted into the queue for a criminal history background investigation to be completed on the applicant. During the course of this investigation, the applicant may be contacted by a background investigator to schedule an interview if necessary.
 
Once the background investigation is complete, the Licensing Division will render a final disposition on the application and the applicant will be notified via email of the final disposition. If the notification email states that the final disposition? is approved, your Security Guard Certification application? has been approved and you will receive your certification in the mail within 14 days.  If the notification email states your final disposition is disapproved, you may contact the Maryland State Police Licensing Division for more information regarding the disapproval and appeals process. The applicant for a Security Guard? Certification?? may log into their Licensing Portal to view the current status of their application at any time.
 
Please allow 90 days for completion of the application process.
 

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Online Class Instructions

This is a self-paced, online class. Do not report to our office or expect a Zoom link for the training itself.

To receive your Sponsorship Letter, please follow these steps:

  1. Complete the course by watching all required videos and obtaining a separate certificate for each video.

  2. Email all 21 certificate to courtney@archangeldc.com Your sponsorship letter will be emailed back to you.


Thank you for enrolling in Archangel Training Academy. 

Archangel Training Academy has been preparing individuals for careers in security and various law enforcement positions since 2012. In our proud history of providing excellence in training, thousands of our graduates have gone on to successful careers, to include the Department of Defense, the Metropolitan Police Department, WMATA Police and more.  Additionally, these students distinguish themselves by performing at the highest levels of our profession.
 

  • Online DC SO Pre-Assessment Course

    You can now take the DC SO Pre-assessment course at your own pace from home.

    • Accessibility: Available on various devices (PC, Mac, or tablet).

    • Features: User-friendly and easy to navigate.

    • Completion: Upon successful completion, you will be able to download a certificate.



SET UP ACCT

When you set up your account you must put in your email you will receive a certificate after each lesson.  The acct will ask for the security agency name. Archangel Training Academy. You must email each certificate to courtney@archangeldc.com by the first day of training.  If we do not receive the certificates you will noy receive a sponsorship letter.

https://sgmnow.com?msopen=/member/plans/cxamg6v2me

Students use the above link to set up your account.  Each time you need to log in, students must go to the website home page: www.sgmtraining.com, select "Student Login ''.  Once you log in, you just click on your account, and  "Click here to go to videos' '.  Students have fourteen (14) days from the day they register for class to complete all required videos

Here's a short video that explains the sign on process:


https://sgmnow.com/vod-employee-instructions


1.     INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY                              
2.     UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT                                 

3.     TERRORIST PATROL                                              

4.      SEXUAL HARASSMENT                                        

5.      SECURITY OFFICER SAFETY                                                      

6.      RESOLVING CONFLICTS                                      

7.      PUBLIC RELATIONS                                            

8.      REPORT WRITING 1
9.      REPORT WRITING 2
10.    FIRST AID
11.    CPR 
12.    ACCESS CONTROL 1
13.    ACCESS CONTROL 2
14.    ACTIVE SHOOTER DEFENSE 1
15.    ACTIVE SHOOTER DEFENSE 2
16.    FIRE WATCH 1
17.    FIRE WATCH 2
18.    MOBILE PATROL 1
19.    MOBILE PATROL 2
20.    SCHOOL SECURITY 
21.    SHOPPING CENTERS RETAIL STORE LOSS PREVENTION

22.    LAW OF ARREST 

Prerequisites to Apply for Security Guard Certification

 

  • LIVESCAN FINGERPRINTS - Prior to submitting a Security Guard Certification application, the applicant is required to submit Livescan fingerprints for a background investigation. The applicant must provide a receipt from the Livescan vendor documenting the submission of Livescan fingerprints to Maryland CJIS and the FBI under the Security Guard Certification authorization code. This receipt is? valid for 30-days from the date the Livescan fingerprints are submitted and will be required to be uploaded into the Security Guard Certification application in the Licensing Portal. The Security Guard Certification authorization code and additional information regarding the fingerprinting process is available here.?? ??
  • INITIAL SECURITY TRAINING - Provides documentation of satisfactory completion of 12 hours of initial security training that is approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission under § 19–412 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article or documentation of being employed as a police officer in the 3 years immediately preceding the application.
  • COLOR PASSPORT STYLE PHOTOGRAPH - The applicant will be required to upload a color passport style photograph into the Security Guard Certification application in the Licensing Portal. A photo editor and complete instructions will be found on the photograph page of the Security Guard Certification? application. It is not necessary to purchase passport style photographs for this process. ?
 

How To Apply

?The Maryland State Police application for Security Guard Certification can ONLY be completed through the Licensing Portal. Applicants for Security Guard Certification?? will be required to submit the above prerequisites and required documentation.

 

Application Process

Once a Security Guard Certification applicant has submitted Livescan fingerprints and has satisfactorily completed the initial security training course, they should access the Licensing Portal and begin the application for Security Guard Certification.
 
Applicants who do not have a Licensing Portal account will be required to create one in order to access the Security Guard Certification application. 
 
You are required to have your own personal account in the Licensing Portal. Do Not Share Your Portal Account with anyone - there are specific details tied to the expiration of YOUR licenses and YOUR demographic information. Once you have created your account, you will be able to login and start your Security Guard Certification application. Upon completing and submitting the applicant portion of the Security Guard Certification application, you will receive a confirmation email with your application number and PIN number. Both the application number and PIN number will be required by your Security Guard Agency or Security Guard Employer. 
 
You will need to provide your Agency or Employer with certain information for them to access your application via the Licensing Portal.? The Agency or Employer will access the Security Guard Certification application and verify the identity of the applicant, the application data entered, reaffirm the application questions with the applicant and submit the application along with the required fees to the Licensing Division. 
 
The Licensing Division will review the application for completion and accept all complete applications. Should an application not meet the minimum requirements for acceptance, the application will be sent back to the applicant, agency or employer for corrections. After the corrections have been made, the application can be resubmitted for review and acceptance.
 
Accepted applications will be submitted into the queue for a criminal history background investigation to be completed on the applicant. During the course of this investigation, the applicant may be contacted by a background investigator to schedule an interview if necessary.
 
Once the background investigation is complete, the Licensing Division will render a final disposition on the application and the applicant will be notified via email of the final disposition. If the notification email states that the final disposition? is approved, your Security Guard Certification application? has been approved and you will receive your certification in the mail within 14 days.  If the notification email states your final disposition is disapproved, you may contact the Maryland State Police Licensing Division for more information regarding the disapproval and appeals process. The applicant for a Security Guard Certification may log into their Licensing Portal to view the current status of their application at any time.
 
Please allow 90 days for completion of the application process.

 



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Requirements

  • be at least 18 years old
  • meet the standards set by the Secretary
  • be an employee of or an applicant for employment with a licensed security guard agency or a security guard employer
  • be of good moral character and reputation
  • has not been convicted of a disqualifying crime, under § 5–101 of the Public Safety Article
  • has not been convicted of a crime of violence, under § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article
  • if currently or formerly employed as a police officer, the individual has had any formal findings by a court, hearing board, or other governmental entity of unlawful or excessive use of force or of making a false statement during the individual’s employment with the law enforcement agency
  • has satisfactorily completed 12 hours of initial security training that is approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission or has been employed as a police officer in the 3 years immediately preceding the application

     

Individuals who are not current employees of or a current applicant for employment with a licensed security guard agency or a security guard employer are not eligible to apply for a State of Maryland Security Guard Certification.?