Can Security Guards Make Arrests? Learn Before You Act

by Robert Kalowes | Jun 24, 2026 | Regulations

It’s 11 PM, and you’re patrolling a retail complex car park when you watch someone smash a car window and reach inside. There are no police nearby, and no one else is around, so what do you do? More importantly, what are you legally allowed to do? Observe...

How to Get a BSIS Guard Card in 2026 [California Security Guard Requirements]

by Robert Kalowes | Jun 2, 2026 | Career, Regulations

Working legally as a security guard in California starts with obtaining a guard card (check out GuardTraining’s options). When you apply for your security license, you’ll be required to meet specific eligibility requirements, complete mandatory training, pass a...

U.S Security Guard Licensing Requirements In Every State

by Albert Williams | May 19, 2026 | Regulations

Introduction Security guard requirements vary widely across the United States, and there is no single national standard that applies everywhere. Some states require formal registration through a state agency, others rely on employer-based systems, and a few have no...

BSIS Changes 2026: New Security Guard Training Requirements in California

by Robert Kalowes | Apr 28, 2026 | Regulations

For a long time, getting a BSIS guard card in California felt almost entirely online. You could complete your entire guard card training online, then handle the remaining steps, like fingerprinting and application processing, which require you to be somewhere in...

BSIS Changes 2026: Updated Security Guard Training Requirements in California

by Albert Williams | Dec 20, 2025 | Industry trends, Regulations

California’s security guard training requirements and fees are changing, with new regulations coming into effect at the end of 2025 and early 2026. The new rules set out by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) affect: security guard...

Frequently Asked Questions About California Guard Cards

by Albert Williams | Nov 27, 2025 | Career, Regulations

If you’re considering a career in security, one of the first things you’ll need is a guard card. Guard cards are official licenses that allow you to work legally as a security professional, and they come with specific requirements, training, and renewal rules. Many...