Maryland Security Guard Training – Initial (12 hours)

Description

The objective of this course is to give the learner continued education as a Maryland Security Guard. The training course gives students the understanding, knowledge, and skills of various subjects. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate of completion. These are the course subjects:

SG-1 Identify the requirements for receiving and maintaining a security guard certification in the State of Maryland.

SG-2 Identify the limitations to receiving and maintaining a security guard certification in the state of Maryland.

SG-3 Given various scenario, demonstrate the ability to identify elements of a given crime, using the annotated code of Maryland and/or the Digest of Criminal Laws.

SG-4 Identify the legal limits of a security guards authority to arrest and/or detain suspect.

SG-5 Define what constitutes use of force.

SG-6 Identify when use of force is authorized and prohibited.

SG-7 Identify the reporting requirements a security guard must complete force is used.

SG-8 Identify the legal ramifications for security guards and their employer when force is used.

SG-9 Define what constitutes de-escalation.

SG-10 Identify how time, distance, and cover can be used to de-escalate a situation.

SG-11 Identify the role of communication in de-escalating a situation.

SG-12 Identify the limitations and requirements for a security guard carrying weapons.

SG-13 Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering an individual in crisis.

SG-14 Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering an individual with a disability

G-15 Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering a juvenile.

SG-16 Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering an individual with behavioral health concerns.

SG-17 Identify techniques on how to seek aid for a person in need.

This course is a 12 hours course.

This course is in-person and zoom