Private Security/Loss Prevention Training and Curriculum:
Minimum eligibility requirements for participating in this training:
Reading Level: 8.0 Grade Math Level: 7.0
Student does not have to have a high school or GED, it is helpful though.
Students are HIGHLY encouraged to study for, and take, the state's General Educational Development examination (GED). If a student informs BRENTLEY that they are going to drop out of high school, THE INSTITUTE WILL NOT accept the student into the private security program.
REQUIREMENTS:
There are many qualities a person must have who wishes to become employed in the field of Security/Loss Prevention; most important, is a desire to serve others and contribute to the well being and safety of the community. A student who chooses security work must enjoy working with the public, because most security work involves interacting with people. Specific requirements for admission, OTHER THAN THE ABOVE:
Applicants who do not possess a GED or high school diploima will be interviewed by the Director of Education/Support Services, to further determine the "ABILITY TO BENEFIT" from said training.
If there appears to be doubt as to a student's age, the student must prove that s/he is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance.
No physical or mental limitations that would prevent a student form being able to successfully complete the student performance objectives (SPO'S) based skills training.
NO FELONY OR MORAL TURPITUDE convictions in the last twenty (20) years
Must sign and declare in a "statement of understanding" (Ohio Revised Code 2923.130) that the student has no conviction(s) of an offense of domestic violence, or any related offense occurring as a result of a domestic violence incident that would make the person not able use, own, possess, purchase, etc., a weapon (under disability), a student may continue in the program, but cannot take the firearms portion of the Academy.
The core curriculum is that which is taught with the permission and authority of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) - which, if the student successfully completes, will lead to certification issued through the State of Ohio in Private Security.
The INSTITUTE offers additional courses and electives which will be discussesd under ADDITIONAL STUDIES. The student shall demonstrate knowledge in the following areas:
ADMINISTRATION:
*Orientation
*Role of Private Security
LEGAL:
*Overview of the Legal System
*Criminal Law
*Liability
*Laws of Arrest
*Search Seizure
*Evidence
*Testifying
HUMAN RELATIONS:
*Public Relations
*Crisis Situations
*Substance Abuse
*Sexual Harassment
*Juveniles
*Dealing with Persons with Developmental Disabilities
*Cultural Sensitivity
COMMUNICATIONS:
*Field Note Taking
*Report Writing
*Interviews
*Communication Systems
*Interpersonal Communications
LOSS PREVENTION:
*Observation Description
*Physical Security
*Information Security
*Retail Security
*Personnel Security
*Internal Theft
*Crime Prevention
SAFETY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES:
*Fire Safety
*Occupational Safety
*Patrol Techniques
*Crowd Control
UNARMED SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES:
*Unarmed Self Defense
FIRST AID/CPR:
*First Aid/CPR
ELECTIVES:
.38 Revolver
Semi Auto Pistol
Shot Gun
Hazardous Material First Responder (HazMat)
Expandable Baton
PR-24
Pepper Spray
Advanced Self Defense Tactics
M-Series Taser
The program is PERFORMANCED BASED in terms of allowing the instruction to be geared to all learning levels and speeds of retention in the classroom - therefore the adult educational process may be fully maximized. The instructional design that BRENTLEY utilizes is a repetition modality: The student is given the written material that s/he is expected to learn in the form of STUDENT PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (SPO/S).
o SPO'S are presented on the latest state-of-the-art (POWERPOINT format) and discussed in lecture.
o SPO'S must be written in the student's notebook. The notebook is MANDATORY for certification, and is checked at least once a week for appropriate entries of the pertinent material(s).
o SPO'S are reviewed before new topics are introduced.
o SPO'S are measured, and evaluated, by daily, and weekly quizzes. o Students are given a practice final examination on all of the student performance objectives (spo's) prior to the student taking the state final examination.
The Purpose of the Course:
*Acquire new knowledge and training skills
*Prepare for proper job performance
*Improve safety and survival during critical events
*Standardize procedures to enhance safety, accountability, response time, and commitment to the community or work environment
*Build confidence with the new found knowledge and skills to enhance the profession in the 21st century.
EMail: brentley@stratos.net
216-225-0087
