SECURITY OFFICER ACADEMY

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UPDATE: This class can also satisfy your required refresher training if you are already in possession of your security license G80026 Security Academy ISTP 

We can travel to your location to train your private group of 8 participants or more. We can provide the 12 hour security guard training on a date needed by your orginization.

855-589-2267

Do you want to be the best Maryland SECURITY OFFICER?

Public Security LLC is leading the Maryland security industry by hosting their Security Academy 

April 27th  2026

CLASS 26-01

12 Hour Security Guard Training

Location

36 S. West Street 

Security Office #103

Easton, Maryland 

Public Security LLC (SG Agency Identifier #30016) is a Maryland State authorized training provider for Security Guard 12 hour training for those seeking their license. 

Course number for this class. This page is frequently updated Check back here on occasion.

Course Number : G70025 Security Academy

G80026 Security Academy ISTP

$150 per student

You must pay in advance to reserve a seat in the class prior the class you are taking. There are no refunds for any reason. 

Go to the "Make A Payment" page on our website

Any questions 855-589-2267

UPDATE: Here is why you need to take our training instead of taking it somewhere else. Taught by a former member of the U.S Secret Service and special guest appearances to enhance your security career. This is our commitment to our new security officers to provide them with the education they may use during the course of their duties.

This is the required training that meets the 12 hour training requirement for persons seeking their Maryland Security Guard license.

All Security Guards will be required to take 12 hours of training and be licensed. They are required to take continuing training requiring an additional 8 hours of training on 17 training objectives.

We are focusing on making those who attend our training the best and most informed Security Officers in Maryland.

Our lead instructor is Barry Donadio (Maryland Certified Security Guard Instructor #40038) He is a former member of the U.S. Secret Service. We will go above and beyond the minimum standards to make you the best Security Officer. We are planning of having guest speakers and instructors that are experts in security and law enforcement to provide students with a wealth of knowledge.

Below is from the Maryland State Police website Security Guard licensing page

​​Senate Bill 760

Based on the passage of SB 760, the following changes to Title 19 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

​A guard that is a direct employee for a company will now be required to obtain a security guard card.

​All security guard applicants will be required to submit documentation of satisfactory completion of the mandatory security training with their original and renewal applications.

A security guard applicant is exempt from the required training, if the applicant provides supporting documentation that they have been employed as a police officer in the three (3) years immediately preceding the application.

​​A security guard applicant is subject to disapproval if they have had any findings by a hearing board or other government entity for excessive force or making a false statement during the applicant's employment as a police officer.

​​​​​​Any use of force by a security guard while on duty, must be reported to the agency or employer within 48 hours.

A security guard agency or security guard employer shall report any use of force by an on-duty security guard to the Licensing Division within 48 hours after receiving the use of force form from a guard that they employ.

A security guard agency or security guard employer, shall notify the Licensing Division within 48 hours, if a guard that they employed is arrested for a crime of violence.

Required Training Subjects For Security Guards in Maryland as per Maryland Senate Bill 760

(1) RELEVANT CRIMINAL LAW;
(2) THE APPROPRIATE USE OF FORCE;
(3) THE USE OF ALTERNATIVES TO FORCE;
(4) THE USE OF DE–ESCALATION TECHNIQUES; AND
(I) ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE;
(II) HAVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OR OTHER DISABILITIES; OR
(5) PROMOTING APPROPRIATE INTERACTIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS
(III) ARE IN CRISIS.
(C) SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (D) OF THIS SECTION, THE TRAINING
PROGRAMS IDENTIFIED BY THE MARYLAND POLICE TRAINING AND STANDARDS
COMMISSION UNDER SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION SHALL SATISFY THE FOLLOWING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

17 Training Objectives Covered in the 12 hour training.

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 a 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.
SG-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.

COMMON ASKED QUESTIONS:

Is it ok if I show up a little late? NOThe doors are locked at 10 at the start of the class. If you are late , you will need to take our next security academy. There are no refunds. This is a Maryland State Police mandated class and we are required to provide the 12 hours of training to students. 

Is it ok if I show up a little late? NO
The doors are locked at the start of the class. If you are late , you will need to take our next security academy. There are no refunds. This is a Maryland State Police mandated class and we are required to provide the 12 hours of training to students. Make certain that you a lot extra time to arrive very early for class and to meet the challenges of rush hour traffic and crossing the Bay Bridge to get to Kent Island, Maryland.

Is there a test? YES, 20 multiple choice. 

Will we get out of class early? NO

What should I wear? PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE

What should I bring? YOU MUST HAVE A PEN AND NOTEBOOK.
WE DO NOT PERMIT TAKING NOTES ON COMPUTERS OR CELL PHONES DURING THE CLASS.

Can I bring food and drinks YES, at all times, you may eat drink and snack during the class. 

Can I bring my pistol, chemical irritant or baton in classroom? NO

NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND PERMITTED INSiDE THE CLASSROOM DURING THE SECURITY ACADEMY.

Will Public Security LLC sponsor me to obtain my security license?
Our responsibility is provide the training for those seeking their license. We do not sponsor individuals to obtain their security license merely because they are taking this training through us. We do consider persons for employment who follow the employment process found on our jobs page. We highly encourage licensed security officers to provide us with their contact information to be placed on our list of on call Officers for large scale events. Being placed on our on call list does not imply employment. 

Will I receive a diploma when I graduate? YES

Will there be a class photos and graduation photos? YES

Will we have a graduation ceremony? May I invite my family and loved ones? YES, but not until the end of the day at the designated time. 

We will have a short graduation ceremony at 3:30pm Loved ones will be able to access the building at 3:15. Your family may be at the podium with you when you receive your diploma.

We also provide training for police academy preparation