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Security Officer

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE FALL 2026 SEMESTER!

This course starts August 3, 2026. To register or enroll, visit National City Adult School from 8:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday. See below for the class schedule.

security students getting hands on training

COURSE 1: Security Level 1 
&
COURSE 2: Security Level 2

Receive your California Guard Card plus the 40 hour certificate. 

VA Approved Course

Prepare for employment as an unarmed security officer, patroller, and gatekeeper.  Become proficient in oral and written communications.  Acquire safety skills from OSHA regulations.  Learn bomb threat procedures and proper escorting techniques.  Includes state certification in Powers to Arrest (PTA) and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

National City Adult School
(619) 336-9400

DAYS/TIMES:

Monday and Tuesday/8:30am to 11:30am  AND

Wednesday and Thursday/8:30am to 12:30pm

OR

Monday and Tuesday/5:30pm – 8:30pm  AND

Wednesday and Thursday/4:30pm – 8:30pm

LENGTH: 18 weeks each course

COST: All CTE courses consist of FREE registration and online curriculum.*

*Students are responsible for Livescan and state fees. Some CTE courses require students to purchase supplies and/or books. 

CAREER COURSES DIRECTORY

For more detailed information on each course, select an individual course webpage link below. 

*(cc) = College Credit: Many CTE courses are articulated with Southwestern Community College. This means you will earn college credits and get a jump start on a college degree. All articulated courses are noted with (cc) in the title.

Regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:45am to 6:45pm.*

CLOSED ON FRIDAYS

*Office hours may change. Go to the school’s website for changes to office hours.