Security guard exam study guide

All principals and certified trainers must demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the following areas:

• All topics in the security guard preassignment training course:
  • Preassignment training study guide
• Washington State laws and rules regarding security guard licensing and regulations:
  • RCW 18.170: Security guards
  • RCW 18.235: Uniform regulation of business and professions act
  • RCW 9.41: Firearms and dangerous weapons
  • RCW 9A: Washington criminal code
  • WAC 308-18: Private security guard companies and private security guards
• Legal and liability issues related to the security guard industry:
  • Protection Officers Training Manual (International Foundation for Protection Officers)
  • Study Guide: Use of Force Continuum (Criminal Justice Training Commission)
• General security management:
  • Washington Access to Criminal History (WATCH) (Washington State Patrol)
  • Start a business (Business Licensing Service, Department of Revenue)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) (Interactive Learning Paradigms Incorporated)

Explanation of abbreviations

• RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington State laws)
• WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington State agency regulations)