1. A. Entry-level course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations and practical exercises shall be:

   Unarmed security officer - 18 hours

   01E: Security Officer Core Subjects - 18 hours

2. B. Entry-level course content. The compulsory minimum entry-level training course content by specific course, excluding examinations and mandated practical exercises shall be as provided in this subsection.

   1. a. Orientation

      1. (1) Applicable sections of the Code of Virginia and Regulations Relating to Private Security Services
      2. (2) Code of ethics
      3. (3) General duties and responsibilities
      4. (4) Signs of Terrorism
   2. b. Law
   3. c. Security patrol, access control, and communications
   4. d. Documentation
   5. e. Emergency procedures
   6. f. Confrontation management
   7. g. Use of force
   8. h. Written comprehensive examination

   Security officer core subjects (01E) - 18 hours (excluding examination)

3. C. In-service course content and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum in-service training content and minimum hour requirement excluding examinations and practical exercises shall be as follows:

   (01I) Security Officer Core Subjects In-Service - 4 hours job-related training

Statutory Authority

§ 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. September 9, 2015.