Safeguard Your Tomorrow With Us

Security Guard Training and Fingerprinting Services

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Safeguard Your Tomorrow With Us

Security Guard Training and Fingerprinting Services

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Safeguard Your Tomorrow With Us

Security Guard Training and Fingerprinting Services

Contact Us

California Bay Area’s Top Choice for Security Training and More

For almost 20 years, The Loss Prevention Group (LPG) in Oakland, California has been protecting people from various threats. We expertly train security officers in handling emergencies and other situations, while our fingerprinting services can help you with employee background checks and more.

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About the Team

We are skilled professionals who are actively involved in different areas of the security industry. You can rely on us to offer unparalleled professionalism in the following:

  • Corporate Security
  • Law Enforcement
  • Loss Prevention

Our Services

Security Guard Training

We are a Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) approved training facility and provide in-person classroom training, including the Guard Card, Exposed Firearms, Baton, Handcuffing & Pepper Spray, CPR/AED, and First Aid classes. 

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Some training can also be completed online. Our Blended Guard Card Training Course allows students to complete a portion of the training online and the rest in person. Continuing Education/Skills Training can be completed online.

ONLINE TRAINING PORTAL

Live Scan and Ink Fingerprinting

We offer electronic Live Scan and ink fingerprinting at our office, and mobile service for large groups throughout the Bay Area. Our services are certified by the DOJ and FBI for licensure, certification, and employment purposes.

Our team has processed over 150,000 applicants since 2006.

We are open Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (closed for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM) and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

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Our Available Classes

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State of California Licenses

  • BSIS Firearms Training Facility: TFF 1308
  • BSIS Baton Training Facility: TFB 1171
  • BSIS Proprietary Security Officer Approved Trainer: P-00117
  • DOJ Live Scan LSID's: Y61, HF2, YT3, and NY4

For the security guard firearms training and requalification classes, we use the San Leandro Rifle & Pistol range and the Concord Police Association range. Our instructors are certified by the NRA and by BSIS.

State of California Licenses

  • BSIS Firearms Training Facility: TFF 1308
  • BSIS Baton Training Facility: TFB 1171
  • BSIS Proprietary Security Officer Approved Trainer: P-00117
  • DOJ Live Scan LSID's: Y61, HF2, YT3, and NY4

For the security guard firearms training and requalification classes, we use the San Leandro Rifle & Pistol range and the Concord Police Association range. Our instructors are certified by the NRA and by BSIS.

License Search

The Loss Prevention Group does not issue Security Guard Cards or Exposed Firearms Permits. Licensing/Registration is done by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). The standard processing time is 2 – 6 weeks. Check the status of your registration here.

License Search

Do not be misled by training providers that offer the entire 8-hour Guard Card Course online. As of January 1, 2024, the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) requires that at least half of Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force training be given in person through traditional classroom instruction. See BSIS Notice here.

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Essential Business

This business is classified an Essential Business as it supplies other Essential Businesses with the support necessary to operate (fingerprinting background check submissions for employment, licenses or permits) and also provides services to assist individuals in finding employment with Essential Businesses (security guard training to meet licensing and employment requirements).

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