At NORCAL Protection Services, we believe that the difference between a Security Guard or Security Officer and a Protection Officer are apparent when simply comparing the Duties and Responsibilities and Minimum Requirements of the two.

Duties and Responsibilities of A Protection Officer

• Patrol commercial, industrial and residential properties, working closely with the community and other public safety agencies to proactively preserve the peace and promote public safety. 
• Respond to calls for service within the designated beat, sector or precinct.
• First Responder to most emergency situations.
• Accurately document activities in written reports and statements, and provide court testimony.
• Investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery, assault, vandalism, domestic disputes, and disturbing the peace.

Minimum Qualifications for Protection Officers

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid State of California driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Must not have any misdemeanor or felony convictions.
• Must be able to work holidays, nights and weekends,
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be in generally good health and be psychologically fit.
• Must submit to a thorough background investigation.(This is in addition to the BSIS background)
• Must have 832PC certificate or be able to obtain the certificate prior to completion of probation.
• Must have American Heart Association CPR / AED Certificate or be able to obtain the certificate prior to completion of probation.
• Must have BSIS Firearm Permit.
• Must have BSIS Baton Permit.
• Must have BSIS Tear Gas Permit.
• Must have completed the 40 hours of basic required BSIS training.
• Must complete 160 hours of in house training.

Duties and Responsibilties of a Security Guard or Officer

• Observe and Report

Minimum Qualifications for a Security Guard or Officer

• Be at least 18 years old
• Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and
• Complete a 40 hour course of required training.  The training and exam may be administered by any private patrol operator or by a certified training facility.

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.