 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SECURITY OFFICER
AND GETTING CERTIFIED BY A DPSST INSTRUCTOR, CALL (503) 502-6389 OR EMAIL US FOR INFORMATION. WE HAVE UPCOMING
CLASSES (WEEKLY), CLASSES ARE HELD AT: WARNER
PACIFIC COLLEGE (TABOR CAMPUS) CLASSES ARE USUALLY EVERY OTHER WEEK
STUDENTS REPORT TO: 2219 SE 68th Ave. Portland, OR 97215
From the North
Take I-205 south to the Division/Powell exit and turn west onto Division Street.
The College is on the right at 68th Avenue.
From the South
Take
I-205 north to the Division/Powell exit and turn west at the light. Turn north onto 92nd Avenue and then west onto
Division Street. The College is on the right at 68th Avenue.
The
Building you will go to is called the: AF GRAY HALL / REPORT TO ROOM 5
THE COST FOR THE UNARMED PRIVATE SECURITY CERTIFICATION: $120.00 WITHOUT FINGERPRINTING AND NOTARY.
WITH
FINGERPRINTING AND NOTARY: $150.00 (THIS IS A SAVINGS AND RECOMMENDED)
THE TRAINING IS 12 HOURS
TO BE CERTIFIED - 8 HOURS COURSE AND 4 HOURS ASSESSMENT.
YOU MUST BE OVER 18 AND PASS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
CHECK.
EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED IN TRAINING: APPLICATION(PS-1), FORMS, TRAINING, AFFIDIVAT OF INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINING (PS-6),
FINGERPRINTING WITH PS-4, NOTARY AND EVIDENCE BAGS.
WE WILL BE OFFERING CLASSES AT MOUNT HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MAYWOOD PARK. PLEASE REGISTER BY CALLING (503) 502-6389.
DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
REC6PS - PRIVATE SECURITY UNARMED CERTIFICATION(DPSST) MAYWOOD PARK MAIN
BUILDING.. CALL THIS NUMBER TO REGISTER: (503)502-6389
Security Officers
SECURITY GUARDS, also called Security Officers, protect industrial or
commercial property against fire, theft,
vandalism, and illegal entry. They
protect and control entry to industrial, commercial, and, sometimes,
residential
property. The duties depend on the employer's needs. Duties
may include operating and monitoring alarm
and closed-circuit television
systems, receiving visitors and giving information. They may also take
action
in emergency situations such as illness, safety hazards, or other
unusual situations.
The main responsibilities
of the guard are to observe and report. These
duties may involve observing from a distance while on a walking
patrol,
while driving a patrol car, or by closed-circuit television. When they make
their rounds, Guards
may check windows, doors, and keep aware of
unauthorized individuals in an area. Other tasks may include making
sure
that electrical and plumbing systems, alarms, and sprinkler systems are on
or working properly. It's
common for Guards to keep in radio contact with
other Guards patrolling on foot or in cars. Guards may have to
search the
area thoroughly when anything unusual is noticed. A patrol area could be a
large refinery or
a small office building lobby. Anything unusual or any
potential problem is noted and reported to the proper authority:
police,
fire department, building office, etc. Written reports are usually filed
after action has been taken
to correct the situation. Some Guards now use
computers to store security information, including suspicious happenings
and
names of visitors.
Guards also control crowds at large gatherings, watch for shoplifters, and
guard
the pick-up and delivery of valuables. Some guards carry weapons such
as guns or nightsticks, but they aren't
encouraged to use them. For some
employers, guards drive and protect armored trucks carrying money or other
valuables. Most of the work, though, is in long-term jobs at specific
locations. Regular reports are made
of routine activities, including a
written summary at the end of each shift.
Fact:
Demand for private security guards has surged since "911". Fact:
The job outlook for this career is very promising as the trend is for more demand. Fact:
Security guard skills and qualifications allow you to work almost anywhere in the state. Fact: Security guards need to be trained in a state-approved curriculum.How do I find out the status of my certification or license?
If currently
employed you may contact your Executive Manager who can access SNAPSHOT. If you are not currently employed or your Executive
Manager is not available, you can call us. Please allow a minimum of three weeks before calling if you are renewing or
adding a certification, and a minimum of eight weeks before calling if you are a new applicant.
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