SOTC - Security Officer Training Center

SOTC - Security Officer Training Center SOTC (Security Officer Training Center) San Diego is the best place to start your new security career. Start your rewarding security career with us today!

SOTC will license you in all required State security related classes. We offer the following courses:

PTA & WMD $85
Power to Arrest and Weapons of Mass Destruction is the BSIS required course prior to submitting the application for the “Guard Card.” This course provides the necessary 8 hour security guard training to fulfill the BSIS requirement from CA State Bureau of Security and Investigative Services All applicants in CA who wish to apply to become security guards are required by the BSIS to get trained in these subjects before they can submit their CA Guard Card Application

AB2880 (Continuing Education) - $85 - $150
This course must be taken within 6 months of receiving Guard Card. This course is heavily video based. Estimated length of course: About 8 hours in classroom with 4 hours in the gun range

Baton Class $175
Required training for the BSIS Baton permit. Learn Baton use & tactics – decreasing liability and increasing value in the workplace. Please know it is a Felony to carry a Baton without a BSIS approved Baton Permit and a valid Guard Registration Card. 12020(a) PC. CCW Training
Initial Class: 8 hour class $85 - 175.00
(Includes 8 hours of Classroom & Range Time)
Must have prior approval with San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. The CCW class is a mixture of both classroom discussion and practical application. Renewal Class: $85.00 (Includes 4 hours Classroom & Range Time

Chemical Agent/OC Spray $60
Required training for security officers to carry OC / CS / CN while on duty. Class is 2 hours in length and you receive your card same day. This class is not scheduled due to the length of the class. Please contact us; we can make an appointment for you to receive training if time is available on any open schedule day. Fi****ms Calibers & Quals - $60 - $220
FAI is the initial course needed to obtain the BSIS “Exposed Carry” fi***rm permit. What’s included? 8 hours of classroom, range time, 100 rounds of ammo, eye & ear protection, target, use of holster & mag. or speed-loader pouch, and the use of one caliber fi***rm. Re-quals & Add Calibers $60.00. First Aid/CPR/AED - $75
This course is designed to provide students with fundamental skills to recognize and treat medical emergencies. Handcuffing - $60.00
Learn and improve your handcuffing skills and technique with this class. Taser Training - $160
Learn how to use the Taser as a non-lethal alternative to fireams in this class.


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09/21/2026
07/04/2026
Recent events show that one well placed guard can save lives. Join us soon to become part of a group of people dedicated...
05/22/2026

Recent events show that one well placed guard can save lives. Join us soon to become part of a group of people dedicated to doing just that...saving property and lives. Check out our website at sotcnow.com for upcoming training opportunities.

05/19/2026

Today, the San Diego Police Department, alongside law enforcement agencies from across San Diego County, responded to the Islamic Center of San Diego for an active shooter. There will be additional information released as the investigation continues in the days and weeks ahead. Tonight, our hearts are heavy for the three community members who were killed in today’s shooting. Let us all stand together as a City against hate in our communities and keep the families of those lost in our thoughts.
 
Please visit sandiego.gov/ActiveShooter for updates as more details are released.
 
If you have any information related to today’s shooting, please visit: www.fbi.gov/IslamicCenterOfSanDiegoShooting

Prayers for this officer and his family. Be safe out there and watch out for each other.
05/19/2026

Prayers for this officer and his family. Be safe out there and watch out for each other.

🚨 HERO REMEMBERED: His name was Amin Abdullah.

Amin Abdullah, a security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego, gave his life protecting children and helping stop the terror attack at the mosque.

He died a hero while shielding innocent lives from hate and violence. He should still be alive today.

San Diego mourns a brave man who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect others. RIP Amin Abdullah. 🕊️💔

Welcome to another week of January training opportunities. This week, we are offering the following classes:1/19 - AB288...
01/19/2026

Welcome to another week of January training opportunities. This week, we are offering the following classes:

1/19 - AB2880 Cont. Ed class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
1/20 - Guard Card class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
1/21 - Fi****ms/CCW class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
1/22 - CPR Heartsaver Total class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
1/23 - CCW Initial class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
1/24 - Range Day at 8:30 am at the Gun Range off Balboa Ave.

We, as always, look forward to meeting your security career needs. Please invite your friends, family, and co-workers who are interested in starting their career in security. For more information, please visit our site at sotcnow.com.

01/05/2026

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! If you are new to our page, welcome! We look forward to our continued mission of providing quality security officer training. We have a busy schedule for the month of January, and we hope you take advantage of the class offerings (all one-day classes). We hope you join us this week with the following:

1/5 - AB2880 Cont Education class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
1/6 - Guard Card class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
1/7 - Fi****ms/CCW class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
1/8 - Baton/OC Spray class at 10 am at the SOTC office.

For more information about classes, class offerings, and our location, visit our website at sotcnow.com. We look forward to meeting your security officer training needs and ask that you invite your friends and family to like our page.

Address

123 Worthington Street
San Diego, CA
91977

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(619) 303-3104

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