About the Wisconsin 16-hours Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards
Pre-assignment Training (Guard Card)
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The entire course is online! All of the lessons can be taken at any time of the day or night. The student sets the time to learn without the hassle of restricted classroom hours or limited space. Complete each lesson at your pace and when it is convenient for you. Each lesson is on-demand.
The complete training course is broken into thirteen (13) lessons and must be completed before the guard begins work.
To make the training material easier to use, each lesson is divided into modules of approximately 1-hour blocks. Each module must be completed in order and with a score of 100% on the Knowledge Checks. Students may return to a previously completed module to review any and all material.
In order to pass the entire course, the student must complete the final examination with a score of 100%.
Existing students may
Online Course Completion
Certificates and forms:
- Certificate of Completion
Requirements for Becoming a Security Guard
Click here to review the minimum requirements to become a Wisconsin Security Guard.
Lesson 1, Introduction
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- Responsibility and Authority of a Security Guard.
- Regulations Overview.
Lesson 2, Power to Arrest
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- Describe the law of arrest as it pertains to private security in Wisconsin.
- Differentiate the fundamentals of criminal law as it pertains to private security.
- Recognize the Wisconsin State Statutes.
- Explain differences between detention and arrest.
- Summarize and define false imprisonment.
- Know the responsibilities of a private security guard.
Lesson 3, Searches
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- Define seizure as it applies to private citizens.
- Describe the limits of search and seizure as it applies to private security in Wisconsin.
- Interpret the Wisconsin State Statutes.
- Define seizure as it applies to private citizens.
- Conduct an appropriate area search.
- Protect an incident scene.
- Conduct an appropriate frisk.
- Understand the limits of searches during a detention.
Lesson 4, Evidence
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- Identify common forms of evidence.
- Explain proper care and handling of evidence.
- Summarize the correct procedure to secure a scene.
- Describe common legal issues regarding evidence.
- Collect appropriate information from witnesses.
Lesson 5, Use of Force
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- Describe the law of arrest as it pertains to private security in the Wisconsin.
- Paraphrase the responsibilities of a private security guard.
- Recognize the Wisconsin State Statutes.
- Interpret the appropriate use of reasonable force.
- Describe the Use of Force Continuum/Ladder.
- Explain the use of restraint techniques and their implications.
- Explain the use of deadly force.
- Recognize pre-assault indicators.
- Describe the use of force in property defense.
- Explain escalation and de-escalation techniques in the use of force.
Lesson 6, Legal Liability
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- Define the difference between the court proceedings and the burden of proof for criminal and civil courts.
- Describe the penalties for criminal prosecution and civil litigation.
- Understand the personal liability of security guard.
- Define liability of the guard company.
- Define liability of the client.
- Describe differences between the criminal and civil process.
- Describe the role of the security guard.
Lesson 7, Documentation and Report Writing
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- Write an effective report.
- Take descriptive and useful field notes.
- Demonstrate objectivity in report writing.
- Complete common types of reports.
Lesson 8, Access Control
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- Describe access control.
- Interpret the fundamentals of manual access control systems.
- Interpret the fundamentals of automated access control systems.
- Apply identification procedures to on-site personnel.
- Explain the fundamentals of alarm systems.
- Describe the fundamentals of trespass.
Lesson 9, Counterterrorism
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- Distinguish the importance of effective internal and external communication.
- Summarize the importance of reading and understanding Post Orders.
- Describe the need for confidentiality of protocols and contact information.
- Demonstrate the basic information to collect in an emergency.
- Make a direct and efficient call for assistance.
- Describe the common types of communication systems.
- Effectively use common communication systems.
Lesson 10, Fundamentals of Patrolling
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- Apply appropriate patrolling techniques and methods.
- Describe how to handle suspicious activity.
- Explain how to ask appropriate questions.
- Apply accident and fire prevention techniques.
- Properly employ all senses in observation.
- Conduct an efficient and productive patrol.
- Conduct an appropriate interview.
Lesson 11, Ethics
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- Recognize and avoid gender and racial harassment.
- Recognize and avoid discrimination.
- Develop respect of others.
- Understand the principles of ethical behavior.
- Describe how to avoid conflicts of interest.
- Identify ethical violations.
- Explain how to report unethical behavior.
Lesson 12, Professionalism
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- Know how to project a friendly, professional image.
- Describe the importance of positive public relations.
- Demonstrate Command Presence.
- Understand the sources of power.
- Explain the importance of maintaining a clean, sharp uniform.
- Define good public relations.
Lesson 13, Handling Difficult People
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- Summarize four specific reasons why consumers may become violent.
- Identify personal reactions to confrontation.
- Describe personal Risk Factors related to violent behavior.
- Explain the Stress Model.
- Discuss the Theoretical Models of Assault.
- Define how the working environment can affect behavior.
- Configure a safe working environment.