VA DCJS Entry-Level Training (6 VAC 20-171-350)
Security Officer Core Subjects (01E)
Course Length: 18 Hours Course Cost: $130
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics covered: Virginia Law and Regulations, Ethics, Courtroom Procedures, Security Patrol, Access Control, Communications, Report Writing, Emergency Procedures, Confrontation Management.
Armed Security Officer Course Package Deal with 01E, 05E and 07E
Course Length: 5 Consecutive Days Course Cost: $380
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics covered: Virginia Law and Regulations, Ethics, Courtroom Procedures, Security Patrol, Access Control, Communications, Report Writing, Emergency Procedures, ConfrontationManagement, Arrest Powers, Polices and Procedures, Firearm Care and Maintenance. Civil/Criminal Liability, Firearm Retentions and Storage, Deadly Force, Range Safety, Principles of Marksmanship, Firearms Handling and Safety, Judgmental Shooting, Low Light Shooting Familiarization.
Private Investigator (02E)
Course Length: 60 Hours (5 Consecutive Days) Course Cost: $800
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics covered: Virginia Law and Regulations, Ethics, Evidence and Privacy Requirements, Surveillance, Research and Interviewing. Report Preparations; Audio Recording, Photography and Courtroom Testimony. Types of Investigations: Accident; Background; Domestic; Undercover; Fraud; Missing Persons and Property; and Criminal.
This course requires a minimum of four (4) students.
Security Canine Handler (04E)
Course Length: 12 Hours Course Cost: $170
Perquisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident of alien the United States. Successful completion of Security Officer Core Subjects (01E).Successful completion of basic obedience training.
Topics Covered: Legal Liability, Use of Force, Canine Medical Care, Record Keeping, Patrol Equipment, Area / Building Search, Perimeter Patrols, Crowd Control, Gate and Access Control, Proper Training Techniques and Problem Solving.
This course requires a minimum of four (4) students.
Arrest Power, Policies and Procedures (05E)
Course Length: 8 Hours Course Cost: $100
Perquisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident of alien the United States. Successful completion of Security Officer Core Subjects (01E).
Topics Covered: Arrest Powers, Polices and Procedures.
This course requires a minimum of two (2) students.
Special Conservator of the Peace (06E)
Course Length: 24 Hours Course Cost: $300
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics Covered: Virginia Law and Regulations, Ethics, Legal Procedures/Due Process, Criminal Law and Constitutional Law, Use of Force/Liability Issues, Arrest Warrant/Virginia Uniform Summons Procedures, Rules of Evidence and Court Room Testimony.
Handgun (07E)
Course Length: 14 Hours Course Cost: $200
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics Covered: Firearm Care and Maintenance. Civil/Criminal Liability, Firearm Retentions and Storage, Deadly Force, Range Safety, Principles of Marksmanship, Firearms Handling and Safety, Judgmental Shooting, Low Light Shooting Familiarization.
This course requires a minimum of four (4) students.
DCJS Firearms Package Deal with 07E, 08E and 09E
Course Length: 5 Consecutive Days Course Cost: $625
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics Covered: Firearm Care and Maintenance. Civil/Criminal Liability, Firearm Retentions and Storage, Deadly Force, Range Safety, Principles of Marksmanship, Firearms Handling and Safety, Judgmental Shooting, Low Light Shooting Familiarization, Safe and Proper Use and Handling of the Shotgun, Nomenclature, Positions and Combat Loading Techniques, Decision-Making, Transition from Sidearm to Shotgun and Shotgun Retention and Proper Use of a Sling, Prope, Civil/Criminal Liability, Deadly Force, Practical Firearms Handling, Decision-Making for the Personal Protection Specialist.
Shotgun (08E)
Course Length: 2 Hours Course Cost: $75
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics Covered: Safe and Proper Use and Handling of the Shotgun, Nomenclature, Positions and Combat Loading Techniques, Decision-Making, Transition from Sidearm to Shotgun and Shotgun Retention and Proper Use of a Sling.
Advanced Handgun (09E)
Course Length: 24 Hours Course Cost: $425
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States. Successful completion of Handgun (07E).
Topics Covered: Proper Care and Maintenance, Civil/Criminal Liability, Weapon Retention, Deadly Force, Range Safety, Practical Firearms Handling, Principles of Marksmanship, Decision-Making for the Personal Protection Specialist.
This course requires a minimum of four (4) students.
DCJS Approved Alternate Instructor Development Course (13E)
Course Length: 5 Days Course Cost: $500
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Three years (3) of managerial or supervisory experience in a private security services business, a federal, state, or local law-enforcement agency, or in a related field.
OR
Five years (5) experience in a private security services business, with a federal, state or local law-enforcement agency, or in a related field.
Topics Covered: The Adult Learner, The Instructor Role, Lesson Preparation, Teaching Methodologies, Technical Knowledge, Public Speaking, Research and Development, Time and Classroom Management Skills, VA DCJS Codes and Regulations (Administrative Code), Presentation and Application.
Note: This is an approved alternate General Instructor Development course to VA DCJS 13E. This course requires a minimum of five (5) students.
DCJS Approved Alternate Firearms Instructor Course (14E)
Course Length: 5 Days Course Cost: $550
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States. Successful completion of Handgun (07E).
You can enroll in the course without first being certified as a general instructor. However, you cannot be certified as a firearms instructor without first being certified as a general instructor.
Topics Covered: The Instructor Role, Technical Knowledge, VA DCJS Codes and Regulations, Presentation and Application, Range Presence, Range Commands, Semi-Automatic Firing Drills, Revolver Firing Drills, Shotgun Firing Drills and Range Safety.
Note: This is an approved alternate General Firearms Instructor course to VA DCJS 14E. This course requires a minimum of five (5) students.
Personal Protection Specialist (32E)
Course Length: 72 Hours (6 Consecutive Days) Course Cost: $1,650
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics Covered: Personal Protection Orientation, Virginia Code and DCJS Regulations, Assessment of Threat and Protectee Vulnerability, Legal Authority and Civil Law, Protective Detail Operations, Emergency First Aid, CPR, Advances, Surveillance Detection and Defensive Preparedness.
Note: This course requires a minimum of six (6) students.
Personal Protection Specialist (32E) with Lodging
Course Length: 72 Hours (6 Consecutive Days) Course Cost: $1,800
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics Covered: Personal Protection Orientation, Virginia Code and DCJS Regulations, Assessment of Threat and Protectee Vulnerability, Legal Authority and Civil Law, Protective Detail Operations, Emergency First Aid, CPR, Advances, Surveillance Detection and Defensive Preparedness.
Lodging Package: Lodging for 7 nights is included at Quality Inn Winchester, Virginia. This is based on double-occupancy. Check-in night prior to first day of class and check-out day after last day of class. Females will be lodged with other females, unless attending with a spouse.
Note: This course requires a minimum of six (6) students.
Personal Protection Specialist (32E) Package Deal with 07E, 09E and Virginia CCW
Course Length: 110 Hours (11 Consecutive Days) Course Cost: $2,225
Prerequisite: Be a minimum of 18 years old and a United States Citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Topics Covered: Personal Protection Orientation, Virginia Code and DCJS Regulations, Assessment of Threat and Protectee Vulnerability, Legal Authority and Civil Law, Protective Detail Operations, Emergency First Aid, CPR, Advances, Surveillance Detection and Defensive Preparedness. Firearm Care and Maintenance. Civil/Criminal Liability, Firearm Retentions and Storage, Deadly Force, Range Safety, Principles of Marksmanship, Firearms Handling and Safety, Judgmental Shooting, Low Light Shooting Familiarization. Proper Care and Maintenance, Civil/Criminal Liability, Weapon Retention, Deadly Force, Range Safety, Practical Firearms Handling, Principles of Marksmanship, Decision-Making for the Personal Protection Specialist..
Note: This course requires a minimum of six (6) students.