The Massachusetts 3-Course Bundle combines our most popular courses and allows you to save $$! From mastering the essentials of working as a security guard, to honing ethical decision-making skills and addressing unconscious biases, this bundle equips you with the knowledge and expertise to excel in the world of security. And by purchasing these courses together, you can save 30% off of purchasing them separately!
Includes:
• Massachusets Security Guard Essentials
• Ethics for Security Professionals
• Unconscious Bias Training
Price $99.99
The online Massachusetts Security Guard Essentials course will prepare you to work as an unarmed security guard in the state of Massachusetts. Great for those just starting out in the security profession or as a yearly refresher security course online for unarmed guards, this 6-hour interactive course teaches the critical fundamentals for security guard professionals including Massachusetts State Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
Price: $49.99
Length: 6 Hours
Unconscious bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. These biases are often rooted in societal norms, personal experiences, and cultural influences. Our online course provides invaluable tools to recognize and address biases, empowering you to enhance your decision-making and ensure a safer environment for all.
Length: 2 Hours
Price: $39.95
Course Length – 2 hours
Price: $39.95
Prepare yourself or your team with the essential skills to navigate critical situations with confidence through our comprehensive Active Shooter Preparedness Training. In today’s unpredictable world, being prepared is not just a suggestion—it’s a necessity. Our expertly crafted program is designed to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to respond effectively in the event of an active shooter scenario.
Top Gun provides 3 Active Shooter courses tailored to specific roles. This course is Active Shooter Preparedness Training for Employees and General Public.
Course Length – 1 hour
Price: $29.95
Prepare yourself or your team with the essential skills to navigate critical situations with confidence through our comprehensive Active Shooter Preparedness Training. In today’s unpredictable world, being prepared is not just a suggestion—it’s a necessity. Our expertly crafted program is designed to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to respond effectively in the event of an active shooter scenario.
Top Gun provides 3 Active Shooter courses tailored to specific roles. This course is Active Shooter Preparedness Training for Unarmed Security Guards.
Course Length – 1.5 hours
Price: $34.95
Prepare yourself or your team with the essential skills to navigate critical situations with confidence through our comprehensive Active Shooter Preparedness Training. In today’s unpredictable world, being prepared is not just a suggestion—it’s a necessity. Our expertly crafted program is designed to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools needed to respond effectively in the event of an active shooter scenario.
Top Gun provides 3 Active Shooter courses tailored to specific roles. This course is Active Shooter Preparedness Training for Business Owners and Managers
Course Length – 2 hours
Price: $39.95
The state of Massachusetts does not require individual security guards to be licensed, but does license watch, guard, or patrol agencies to be licensed.
While the state does not stipulate the minimum qualifications of an unarmed security guard, most security companies follow these industry hiring guidelines:
Must be at least 18 years old with provisions that the candidate must be able to perform the duties required of the position
Must be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work
Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Also, the applicant should demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak English and the language(s) most appropriate to his or her assigned duties.
Successfully pass a background check
Must not have been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or job related crime for a minimum seven-year period immediately preceding the candidate’s date of hire. Any felony conviction discovered in the course of conducting the search should also be considered relevant to the candidate’s qualifications for the position.
Submission of a fingerprint card or electronic fingerprint
Pass a drug screening test
A list of licensed security agencies is available here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/active-watchguard-licenses-12072021/download
Per Massachusetts General law, Part I, Title XX, Chapter 147, Section 22: the business of watch, guard or patrol agency, including the furnishing, for hire or reward, of watchmen, guards, private patrolmen or other persons to protect persons or property, to prevent the theft or the unlawful taking of goods, wares or merchandise, or the misappropriation or concealment thereof or of money, bonds, stocks, notes or other valuable documents, papers or articles of value, or to procure the return thereof, whether or not other functions or services are also performed for hire or reward, or other persons are employed to assist therein. https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter147/Section22
A list of licensed security agencies is available here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/active-watchguard-licenses-12072021/download
To be licensed, a company must:
Complete an application: https://mspcert.chs.state.ma.us/cert/ext/global/landing.action?bod=1508433951497&page=1&m=presentLanding
Provide certification from three reputable community members that they have personally known the applicant for three years, that they have read the application and believe the statements made are true, that they are not related to the applicant by blood or marriage, and that the applicant is honest and of good moral character
Have no felony convictions
Give the commissioner a $5000 surety bond
The license must be renewed annually and posted within the company’s office.
The colonel of the state police shall approve the company's name, which shall not contain the words ''police'', ''fire'', nor any name which denotes or implies any association with agencies of the governments of the United States, the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions.
Licensed companies shall maintain a record of employee statements certifying the following information:
Full name
Date of birth
Residence
Parents' names and places of birth
Work history for prior 3 years
Their not having been convicted of a felony or of any offense involving moral turpitude
Guards are only allowed to wear a badge on the left breast of their uniform. The badge shall not contain the word ''Police'' or any part of the seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or of any political subdivision thereof. A licensee or his employee or agent may use as identification a card, approved as to form by the colonel of the state police, which shall bear the signature of the licensee and, if such card is used as identification by an employee or agent, the signature of such employee or agent.
A licensee or his employee or agent shall carry only such weapons and equipment as are authorized by the colonel of the state police; provided, however, that if said licensee, employee or agent, is authorized to carry a firearm, as defined in Chapter 140, section 121, said firearm shall be loaded while in the performance of his duties. A licensee, or his employee or agent, while in the performance of his duties, shall not carry an imitation firearm as defined in Chapter 140, section 121.
Any watch, guard or patrol agency shall maintain daily records which shall include the names of guards and other employees carrying guns in the performance of their duties, the purpose of their carrying such guns and whether such guns are the personal property of the guards and other employees or issued by such agency.
This online security guard course will help you stand amongst the best in Massachusetts. We’ll give you the knowledge and training to operate as a professional, trained security guard with the latest digital information and more. Reach out to our team today to enroll in our Massachusetts online security training classes and get started on your career!