Security Guard Unarmed Initial Training Program (ITP)
The Security Guard Initial Training Program (ITP) provides 12 hours of comprehensive training for new security guards, focusing on Maryland-specific regulations, laws, and practical skills. The curriculum includes PowerPoint presentations, handouts, practical exercises, quizzes, a final written exam, and practical assessments to ensure that trainees gain a thorough understanding of their roles and responsibilities in accordance with state law.
This course covers the following:
- SG-1: Identify the requirements for receiving and maintaining a security guard certification in Maryland.
- SG-2: Identify the limitations to maintaining a security guard certification in Maryland.
- SG-3: Given various scenarios, demonstrate the ability to identify elements of a given crime using the Annotated Code of Maryland and/or the Digest of Criminal Laws.
- SG-4: Identify the legal limits of a security guard’s authority to arrest and/or detain a suspect.
- SG-5: Define what constitutes use of force.
- SG-6: Identify when use of force is authorized and prohibited under Maryland law.
- SG-7: Identify the reporting requirements a security guard must complete if force is used.
- SG-8: Identify the legal ramifications for security guards and their employer when force is used.
- SG-9: Define what constitutes de-escalation.
- SG-10: Identify how time, distance, and cover can be used to de-escalate a situation.
- SG-11: Identify the role of communication in de-escalating a situation.
- SG-12: Identify the limitations and requirements for a security guard carrying weapons.
- SG-13: Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering an individual in crisis.
- SG-14: Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering an individual with a disability.
- SG-15: Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering a juvenile.
- SG-16: Identify techniques that a security guard may employ when encountering an individual with behavioral health concerns.
- SG-17: Identify techniques on how to seek aid for a person in need.
