ACADEMY CURRICULUM

Security Training Programs

State board certified vocational training programs designed for entry-level security officers, armed personnel, private investigators, and returning professionals across Georgia.

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FIND THE TRAINING THAT FITS YOUR GOALS

Choose the Program That Fits Your Professional Goals

Whether you're beginning a security career, pursuing armed qualifications, or expanding into private investigations, explore the program that fits your professional goals. Academy programs are led by Georgia State Board certified instructors in active classrooms and on the range. Tuition is confirmed by the Academy during enrollment and is separate from the mandatory $25 new-student application fee.

Unarmed • 24 HoursOnline • In-Person • Physical Home Study

24-Hour Basic Security Officer Certification

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Who it's for

Individuals beginning foundational unarmed security training.

Foundational training for unarmed security officers, covering fundamental security protocols, legal authority and limitations, patrol practices, and professional conduct.

No range requirement
Legal authority & limitations
Patrol, observation & access control
Emergency communications & report writing
Officer safety, awareness & ethics
Armed • 16 HoursIn-Person

16-Hour Firearms Certification

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Who it's for

Eligible individuals pursuing firearms qualification for armed security duties.

Firearms instruction and qualification training for armed security officers, covering weapon safety, handling, legal use of force, and live-fire qualification.

In-person range qualification required
Firearm safety fundamentals
Legal use-of-force principles
Marksmanship fundamentals
Instructor-supervised live-fire qualification
Armed • 24 + 16 HoursOnline • In-Person • Physical Home Study

24-Hour Basic Security Officer + 16-Hour Firearms Certification

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Who it's for

Individuals seeking combined foundational security and firearms training.

Combined Basic Security Officer and Firearms certification for students pursuing armed-duty credentials in one enrollment.

In-person range qualification required

Bundle savings vs. enrolling in both programs separately

Legal authority & limitations
Patrol, observation & access control
Emergency communications & report writing
Officer safety, awareness & ethics
Unarmed • 80 HoursIn-Person • Physical Home Study

80-Hour Private Investigator Certification

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Who it's for

Individuals pursuing professional investigative training.

A professional program providing the knowledge, techniques, and legal foundation for pursuing work in private investigations.

No range requirement
Surveillance methodology
Evidence gathering & chain of custody
Interviewing & statement documentation
Skip tracing & public records research
Armed • 80 + 16 HoursIn-Person • Physical Home Study

80-Hour Private Investigator + 16-Hour Firearms Certification

Tuition: CALL FOR PRICE

Who it's for

Eligible individuals pursuing combined investigative and firearms training.

Combined Private Investigator and Firearms certification for students pursuing armed investigative credentials in one enrollment.

In-person range qualification required

Bundle savings vs. enrolling in both programs separately

Firearm safety fundamentals
Legal use-of-force principles
Marksmanship fundamentals
Instructor-supervised live-fire qualification
Returning StudentsFlexible Scheduling

Continuing Education & Requalification

Continuing education and firearms requalification to help returning professionals maintain their credentials and stay current. Returning students do not repeat the new-student admissions process.

Armed requalification on the range
Legal updates and ethics refresher
Documentation for your Academy file

Specialty & Additional Training

In addition to core certification programs, the Academy offers specialty and additional professional-development courses to help students expand their skills and marketability. Existing and returning students can enroll without repeating the new-student admissions process.