TN State UnArmed Security Guard Course

This course satisfies the state requirement for obtaining and renewing an unarmed security guard license.

Orientation and Overview of the Security Industry
Role of the security officer
Legal powers and limitations
Ethics and professionalism

Legal Powers and Limitations
Tennessee laws regarding use of force and detention
Arrest laws for security personnel
Authority vs. responsibility

Emergency Procedures
Fire safety and evacuation
Medical emergencies
Incident response and reporting

General Duties of a Security Officer
Patrol procedures (foot and vehicle)
Observation and reporting
Report writing
Access control and visitor screening

Communication Skills
Radio protocol and use
Conflict de-escalation
Public relations

Ethics and Professional Conduct
Code of conduct
Confidentiality
Avoiding bias and profiling

Use of Force Continuum (Unarmed Perspective)
Verbal commands
Physical intervention without weapons
When to call law enforcement

Final Exam
Written test covering all the material
Must be passed to receive training certificate

What to Bring

• Lunch


• Pen & Notebook

Cancellation Policy: Class payments are NON-REFUNDABLE. Students can reschedule class if necessary by email.