Maryland Security Guard Course

Description

The objective of this intial or renewal course is to give the learner continued education as a Maryland Security Guard. The training course gives students the understanding, knowledge, and skills of various subjects. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate of completion. Effective June 1, 2024, Security Guard applicants are required to complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours basic training for Security Guards.

This training is In-person and Zoom.

Topics Covered

These are the course subjects:

SG-1 Identify the requirements for receiving and maintaining a security guard certification in the State of Maryland.

SG-2 Identify the limitations to receiving and maintaining a security guard certification in the state of Maryland.

SG-3 Given various scenario, demonstrate the ability to identify elements of a given crime, using the annotated code of Maryland and/or the Digest of Criminal Laws.

SG-4 Identify the legal limits of a security guards authority to arrest and/or detain suspect.

SG-5 Define what constitutes use of force.

SG-6 Identify when use of force is authorized and prohibited.

SG-7 Identify the reporting requirements a security guard must complete force is used.

SG-8 Identify the legal ramifications for security guards and their employer when force is used.

SG-9 Define what constitutes de-escalation.

SG-10 Identify how time, distance, and cover can be used to de-escalate a situation.

SG-11 Identify the role of communication in de-escalating a situation.

SG-12 Identify the limitations and requirements for a security guard carrying weapons.

SG-13 Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering an individual in crisis.

SG-14 Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering an individual with a disability

G-15 Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering a juvenile.

SG-16 Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering an individual with behavioral health concerns.

SG-17 Identify techniques on how to seek aid for a person in need.

This course is a 8 hours course. 

Types

Basic, Security Training & Certification, Unarmed Security Renewal, Unarmed Security Training

Requirements

• Must 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