Denver New Security Guard Training Course - 16 Hours
Denver New Security Guard Training Course - 16 Hours
92% Completion
1000’s of Graduates
Denver State Approved
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Master Every Skill Needed for Your Denver Guard Card
This comprehensive Denver security guard license training covers all requirements mandated by the City and County of Denver. Our expertly designed curriculum prepares you for real-world security work while ensuring you pass all licensing requirements.
Complete 16-Hour Training Curriculum
Module 1: Colorado & Denver Security Laws (2 hours)
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Denver Municipal Code requirements for security officers
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Colorado state laws affecting private security
-
Legal authority and limitations of security guards
-
Citizen's arrest laws and procedures
-
Liability issues and legal protection
Module 2: Professional Ethics & Standards (2 hours)
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Code of conduct for security professionals
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Confidentiality and privacy protection
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Professional appearance and behavior standards
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Conflict of interest situations
-
Building trust with clients and the public
Module 3: Communication & De-escalation (2 hours)
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Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
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Active listening skills for security situations
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De-escalation strategies and conflict resolution
-
Cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness
-
Professional customer service in security roles
Module 4: Emergency Response Procedures (2 hours)
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Medical emergency response protocols
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Fire safety and evacuation procedures
-
Natural disaster response planning
-
Coordination with police, fire, and EMS
-
Emergency communication systems
Module 5: Incident Documentation & Report Writing (2 hours)
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Proper incident report format and structure
-
Legal requirements for documentation
-
Evidence collection and preservation
-
Photography and video documentation
-
Court testimony preparation
Module 6: Physical Security & Patrol Procedures (2 hours)
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Access control systems and procedures
-
Perimeter security and vulnerability assessment
-
Patrol techniques and observation skills
-
Security equipment operation
-
Technology integration in security operations
Module 7: Use of Force & Personal Safety (2 hours)
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Legal use of force continuum
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Personal protection techniques
-
Situational awareness and threat assessment
-
Defensive tactics and self-protection
-
When and how to contact law enforcement
Module 8: Specialized Security Operations (2 hours)
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Retail security and loss prevention
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Corporate and office building security
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Event security and crowd control
-
Hospital and healthcare security
-
Industrial and construction site security
Understanding Colorado's Licensing System
Important: Colorado is unique because security guard licensing is handled by individual cities and counties, not at the state level. This means requirements vary by location, and you need separate licenses for each jurisdiction where you work.
Denver Guard Card Requirements (Most Common)
Initial Licensing Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: 18+ years (21+ for armed positions)
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or authorized to work
- Identification: Valid Colorado driver's license or state ID
- Employment: Job offer from licensed Denver security company
- Background: Clean criminal history (case-by-case review for certain offenses)
Required Documentation (All within 60 days):
- Training Certificate - 16-hour approved course completion (this course qualifies)
- Medical Certificate - Physical and mental fitness exam by licensed physician
- Employment Letter - Official hire letter from licensed security company
- Background Affidavit - Complete criminal and employment history disclosure
- FBI Background Check - Fingerprint-based federal background check
- Professional Photo - Specific format meeting Denver requirements
- Valid ID Copy - State or federal identification
Application Process:
- Submit complete application packet to Denver licensing office
- Pay required licensing fees
- Wait for background check processing (1-3 weeks)
- Receive license approval and official guard card
For more details, visit the City of Colorado Springs' official website
It was a good course overall for introduction into the security officer field. A couple of things that I found not smooth worthy little picture matching things sometimes they didn’t make complete sense to me. It would be nice if you could give time estimates for each block of education so you could plan your time out.
The course is fine. The convenience of having an online course is nice but I experienced several operating mishaps. There were a dozen times were the pages would fail and upon refreshing the module would restart. In total I had to retake probably 90 minutes of course material. My connection was strong and I tried using different devices as well, and yet the issues still occured.
Pretty redundant, same information repeated itself. Not all of questions were clear and when I would answer truthfully the question was designed as 'trick' or as writer intended it to be answered incorrectly.
We're sorry that you found some of the training redundant. Our courses must follow the state's regulations for the topics that need to be covered and how much time is required for each topic. As for the questions that appeared to be 'trick' questions; if you would like to provide more information on this to our support team at Admin@defencifytraining.com, we can have them reviewed and revised, if necessary.
Thank you for your feedback!
Good
It's a very through course. I've been in the security field for over 37 years and this course covers just about everything you need to know.
Course Includes
Master Every Skill Needed for Your Denver Guard Card
This comprehensive Denver security guard license training covers all requirements mandated by the City and County of Denver. Our expertly designed curriculum prepares you for real-world security work while ensuring you pass all licensing requirements.
Complete 16-Hour Training Curriculum
Module 1: Colorado & Denver Security Laws (2 hours)
-
Denver Municipal Code requirements for security officers
-
Colorado state laws affecting private security
-
Legal authority and limitations of security guards
-
Citizen's arrest laws and procedures
-
Liability issues and legal protection
Module 2: Professional Ethics & Standards (2 hours)
-
Code of conduct for security professionals
-
Confidentiality and privacy protection
-
Professional appearance and behavior standards
-
Conflict of interest situations
-
Building trust with clients and the public
Module 3: Communication & De-escalation (2 hours)
-
Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
-
Active listening skills for security situations
-
De-escalation strategies and conflict resolution
-
Cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness
-
Professional customer service in security roles
Module 4: Emergency Response Procedures (2 hours)
-
Medical emergency response protocols
-
Fire safety and evacuation procedures
-
Natural disaster response planning
-
Coordination with police, fire, and EMS
-
Emergency communication systems
Module 5: Incident Documentation & Report Writing (2 hours)
-
Proper incident report format and structure
-
Legal requirements for documentation
-
Evidence collection and preservation
-
Photography and video documentation
-
Court testimony preparation
Module 6: Physical Security & Patrol Procedures (2 hours)
-
Access control systems and procedures
-
Perimeter security and vulnerability assessment
-
Patrol techniques and observation skills
-
Security equipment operation
-
Technology integration in security operations
Module 7: Use of Force & Personal Safety (2 hours)
-
Legal use of force continuum
-
Personal protection techniques
-
Situational awareness and threat assessment
-
Defensive tactics and self-protection
-
When and how to contact law enforcement
Module 8: Specialized Security Operations (2 hours)
-
Retail security and loss prevention
-
Corporate and office building security
-
Event security and crowd control
-
Hospital and healthcare security
-
Industrial and construction site security
State Requirements
Understanding Colorado's Licensing System
Important: Colorado is unique because security guard licensing is handled by individual cities and counties, not at the state level. This means requirements vary by location, and you need separate licenses for each jurisdiction where you work.
Denver Guard Card Requirements (Most Common)
Initial Licensing Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: 18+ years (21+ for armed positions)
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen or authorized to work
- Identification: Valid Colorado driver's license or state ID
- Employment: Job offer from licensed Denver security company
- Background: Clean criminal history (case-by-case review for certain offenses)
Required Documentation (All within 60 days):
- Training Certificate - 16-hour approved course completion (this course qualifies)
- Medical Certificate - Physical and mental fitness exam by licensed physician
- Employment Letter - Official hire letter from licensed security company
- Background Affidavit - Complete criminal and employment history disclosure
- FBI Background Check - Fingerprint-based federal background check
- Professional Photo - Specific format meeting Denver requirements
- Valid ID Copy - State or federal identification
Application Process:
- Submit complete application packet to Denver licensing office
- Pay required licensing fees
- Wait for background check processing (1-3 weeks)
- Receive license approval and official guard card
For more details, visit the City of Colorado Springs' official website
Reviews
It was a good course overall for introduction into the security officer field. A couple of things that I found not smooth worthy little picture matching things sometimes they didn’t make complete sense to me. It would be nice if you could give time estimates for each block of education so you could plan your time out.
The course is fine. The convenience of having an online course is nice but I experienced several operating mishaps. There were a dozen times were the pages would fail and upon refreshing the module would restart. In total I had to retake probably 90 minutes of course material. My connection was strong and I tried using different devices as well, and yet the issues still occured.
Pretty redundant, same information repeated itself. Not all of questions were clear and when I would answer truthfully the question was designed as 'trick' or as writer intended it to be answered incorrectly.
We're sorry that you found some of the training redundant. Our courses must follow the state's regulations for the topics that need to be covered and how much time is required for each topic. As for the questions that appeared to be 'trick' questions; if you would like to provide more information on this to our support team at Admin@defencifytraining.com, we can have them reviewed and revised, if necessary.
Thank you for your feedback!
Good
It's a very through course. I've been in the security field for over 37 years and this course covers just about everything you need to know.
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