Qualifications: Core Subjects Training – 18 hours Virginia Law and Regulations Code of Ethics General Duties and Responsibilities Law Security Patrol, Access Control and Communications Documentation Emergency procedures Confrontation Management Entry Level Firearms Training- 14 hours covering: Proper care and maintenance of the firearm, Civil liability, Criminal liability, Firearms retention and storage, Deadly force, Justifiable deadly force, Range safety, Principals of marksmanship, Practical firearms handling and safety, · Judgmental shooting, and Dim/low-level light familiarization. Armed Arrest Authority – 8 hours Completion of DCJS firearms training All newly-hired guards with no prior experience must take the following training and pass the written examinations Guard II Basic Training – 72 hours Recertification Training- 40 Hours (Every 3 Years) DHS/FPS Firearms Training – 40 Hours DHS/FPS A-9 Certification Virginia Department of Chemical/Pepper Agents Magnetometer/X-Ray 3-year intervals Radiation Safety Training Hazardous Substance CPR/AED First Aid Training Certification Expandable Baton Training Shallow Mount Barrier and Certification Hazardous Substance First Responder Training and Certifications and First Aid Training Orientation – ½ hour Training – 8 hours (FOAM) Training and Certification – 8 hours Criminal Justice Service (DCJS) – 40 hours Job Types: Full-time, Part-time