Career Certificate
With the completion of the Certified Nightclub Security Specialist program credential, students are better equipped to deal with providing all levels of security services, protecting their employer while protecting themselves.
The training and certification also provides the student with an opportunity for career advancement as many employers now seek highly qualified applicants who not only have experience in being a bouncer but who are a highly trained security specialist with an educational background.
This credential will provide the security professional the clear advantage on the job as well as in their career.
Duties of both contract and proprietary security officers now include protection of people, property and data, protection of staff, investigation of minor and serious offenses, responding to medical and situational emergencies, confronting and apprehension of offenders as well as providing basic security functions such as access control and other physical security duties.
Providing security services for nightclubs, men’s clubs, bars and venues that serve alcohol has changed over the past twenty years. As the security officer duties and responsibilities have increased in these establishments, so has the dangers to those providing the services. While this area of security continues to evolve and the requirements of the officer grows, the training must keep up with these changes.
Nightclub security officers must have the skills and training to address an assortment of crimes, confrontations, incidents and emergencies that they may face daily in the performance of their duties.
Topics Covered Include:
- Intro into Private Security
- Duties, Responsibilities of Security
- Customer Service
- Communications
- State and Federal Labor Laws
- Effective De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Situations
- Report Writing
- Situational Awareness
- Workplace Violence
- Search and Seizures
- Arrest Authority
- Use Of Force
- Dram Shop Liability
Typical Tasks
Specific tasks typically required of a nightclub security agent includes monitoring and controlling access to the establishment, enforcing age requirements, ensuring that customers do not bring weapons into the establishment, check identifications and ensuring the protection of lives and property.
Potential Positions
Nightclub security officers are used in private and public nightclubs, resorts and local bars.
Employment Outlook
The growing size of the security occupation in general ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for full-time, temporary and part-time work. Virtually all job openings will stem from permanent position openings while some may stem from those who go to different occupations or leave the labor force.
This course is available as an online or on-site certification.
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Student minimum and travel fees may apply
Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED
Payment Options Are Available