About
This is a 16 hour online training program that prepares students to pass the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) exam and earn a guard card. This program delivers all instruction online due to the current pandemic. In addition to the 8 hours of instruction in BSIS Power to Arrest Courses, students complete two of the 4 hour Mandatory Courses BSIS requires guards to complete within thirty (30) days of starting employment. The 16 hour program addresses the following security topics: powers to arrest, weapons of mass destruction, public relations, and observation & documentation. Students receive certificates of completion for each BSIS Section 643 course completed within the training to provide to employers. Successful graduates become registered by BSIS as a security guard and work as an entry level guard. More than 90% of MCAS students are hired with an MCAS partner security firm before they begin training. Cost of the program includes course curriculum, LiveScan background check, and BSIS application fee.
Organization
Monrovia Community Adult School
Monrovia Community Adult School is an adult education institution in Monrovia, California. Its career training fields include A+ Certification - Intro to Cybersecurity, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant - Pre-Certification CNA, Pharmacy Technician, and Security Guard. The school also offers academic, English as a Second Language, and arts programs. Short-term vocational programs are designed to support certification attainment and preparation for new careers. Experienced teachers share industry knowledge and provide a foundation for professional work, while the Monrovia AJCC Affiliate connects employment seekers with job-related services and resources. An academic lab supports high school diploma study, high school equivalency preparation, and transition to postsecondary education. The school serves students from diverse backgrounds and emphasizes flexible, accessible educational opportunities, personal learning goals, communication skills, problem-solving, lifelong learning, and participation in the local economy.