SOTC - Security Officer Training Center

SOTC - Security Officer Training Center

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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

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.

01/01/2026
12/26/2025

From our family to yours...Happy Holidays and wishes for a great 2026!

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Photos from SOTC - Security Officer Training Center's post 09/17/2025

Ready to Kickstart Your Security Career?

Join former police officer and expert trainer, Michael A. Tew, for a dynamic security guard training course! Learn the skills you need to succeed in a fun and engaging environment.

Next Class: Tuesday, September 23rd
Bring: A valid, government-issued ID

Training & Submission Fee: $150

Location: 123 Worthington St., Spring Valley, San Diego

Secure your spot today and train with the best

08/05/2025

Welcome to the month of August. As we heat up, try to find ways to stay cool while on the job. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and maybe wear a hat. If you're not working, join us for a training session to advance your security career. This week we are offering the following:

8/5 - Guard Card class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
8/6 - Firearm/CCW class at 10 am at the SOTC office.
8/7 - CPR Heartsaver class at 10 am at the SOTC office.

Please visit our website at sotcnow.com for more information on training classes, link to BSIS, and more. We look forward to helping you start or continue your security career!

As always, watch out for each other and your six!

07/30/2025

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Tsunami Advisory is in effect for the west coast as a result of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. Tsunami waves are capable of producing strong currents and dangerous waves. Stay away from beaches and waterways until officials deem it safe to return.

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123 Worthington Street
San Diego, CA
91977

Opening Hours

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