Arkansas Security Officer Training

Fort Javelin is a registered Institution of Instruction (IOI) with the Arkansas State Police and authorized to conduct Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Security Officer Training.  We provide training services for private security companies who wish to outsource the State compliance training as well as conduct training services for private businesses, schools, and churches that have “in-house” security departments. Our training classes are also available for the individual wishing to start a career as an Arkansas Security Guard. Completing our training will meet the State requirements to be qualified for as a credentialed security officer and marketable to security companies hiring for those roles. However you may only obtain a security officer credential after being employed by a security company and completing the background application process with the State Police.  

Private Security Officer (PSO) - Phase I Training: This 8 hour training class is required for all  Security Officers in the State of Arkansas and covers the following mandatory training topics:

• Familiarity with Act 393
• Legal Authority of Private Security Officers
• Field Note-taking and Report Writing

Commissioned Security Officer (CSO) - Phase II Training: (Prerequisite Phase I) This 2-day, 16 hour class is required for all Security Officers in the State of Arkansas in order to be authorized to carry a firearm while on duty.  Training topics include:

• Weapons and Safety 
• Live-Fire Training, Marksmanship, and Qualification
• Use of Deadly Force and Arkansas Law 

Commissioned School Security Officer (CSSO) - Phase III Training: (Prerequisite Phase I & Phase II) This 36 hour course is required for all Security Officers in the State of Arkansas who provide armed security for a school K-12. Training topics include:

• Active Shooter Training
• Trauma Care
• Defensive Tactics 
• Live-Fire Range Practice