Now that you’ve completed step one and have your certificates for the Power to Arrest and Weapons of Mass Destruction classes, you’re just two steps away from getting your California Guard Card…
Step 2 – Get Fingerprinted
Fill out the “Request for Live Scan Service” form for SECURITY GUARD, then take it to a Live Scan location to get fingerprinted. Live Scan fees are $49 plus a variable “rolling” service fee that’s determined by your chosen facility.
Fingerprinting is required. If you do not get your fingerprints taken, the State will NOT give you a Guard Card.
Step 3 – Submit Your Application
After you get your fingerprints taken, you need to fill out the “Initial Security Guard Registration” application & include the following information:
- Course Instructor: Muhammad Usman
- School Name: US Security Guard Training
- License Number: TIB 1959**
- PTA Certificate Serial Number:
Located on the bottom left corner of your Powers to Arrest Certificate.
** BSIS Breeze Online Application Note **
The BSIS Breeze system is NOT mobile friendly, please make sure to use a desktop computer when submitting your online Breeze application.
You can submit the application to BSIS either online or by mail for $55.
(If you choose to do by mail, Click here for Application and allow 8-10 weeks minimum for processing)
Once all 3 steps are completed, the Bureau will process your application, review your criminal background check, then issue your Guard Card if you qualify. If are denied for any reason, the state will mail you a letter explaining the reason why and you will be given 30 days to appeal their decision.
Note: After you’ve submitted your application to BSIS, you can find out how to check the status of your application and get answers to frequently asked questions on our Guard Card Status Check page.