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Security guard training in Los Angeles, California

31 security guard programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

18 schools offer these security guard programs with classes in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Security guards protect property from illegal activity. Most states require a license, which usually means being 18 or older, passing a background check and completing training; most guards learn the job in a few weeks. Armed guards need weapons training and usually a separate license.1

In Los Angeles, 13 of the 31 programs take students without a high school diploma, 16 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 31 programs here are security guard license course (22 programs), armed security and firearms course (6 programs), short add-on course (2 programs) and security program or diploma (1 program).

See the 31 programs

All 40 security guard programs in California, including online programs

How much does security guard training cost in Los Angeles?

$420 to $2,200 is what most security guard programs in Los Angeles cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 31 programs with a price. All of them: $140 to $7,072

In the typical program

Finished the program
99%
Working 6 months later
72%
Earned a year, estimated
about $32,700
Length
1 to 4 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Los Angeles may also offer security guard training. How these figures are made

Is there free security guard training in Los Angeles?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 31 security guard programs in Los Angeles approved for WIOA funding

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31 programs

  • Security guard license courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Security Officer Training

    EdNet Career Institute, Inc

    Woodland Hills

    No diploma needed

    EdNet Career Institute, Inc, Woodland HillsSecurity guard license courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$34,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,350

    744 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Security Officer Training at EdNet Career Institute, Inc
    More details about Security Officer Training at EdNet Career Institute, Inc
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,640
    Length
    3 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    906
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,350
    students trained with WIOA funding
    744
    Program website, Security Officer Training at EdNet Career Institute, Inc

  • Security guard license courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Security Officer 1

    Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD

    Los Angeles

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesSecurity guard license courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,200
    Price if you pay yourself$140

    207 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Security Officer 1 at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
    More details about Security Officer 1 at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    48%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,798
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $379
    Students counted
    358
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $140
    students trained with WIOA funding
    207
    Program website, Security Officer 1 at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD

  • Security guard license courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Security Officer Trainee

    Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD

    Los Angeles

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesSecurity guard license courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,100
    Price if you pay yourself$315

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Security Officer Trainee at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
    More details about Security Officer Trainee at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    66%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,266
    Length
    6 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $379
    Students counted
    325
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $315
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    School website, Security Officer Trainee at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD

  • Security guard license courseIn personEducation and courses

    Professional Security Officer Training Program

    Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County

    Long Beach

    Education and courses

    Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County, Long BeachSecurity guard license courseIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$32,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,096

    17 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Professional Security Officer Training Program at Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County
    More details about Professional Security Officer Training Program at Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,160
    Length
    2 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    315
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,096
    students trained with WIOA funding
    17
    Program website, Professional Security Officer Training Program at Goodwill Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County

  • Security guard license courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Security Officer

    Monrovia Community Adult School

    Monrovia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Monrovia Community Adult School, MonroviaSecurity guard license courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,195

    113 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Security Officer at Monrovia Community Adult School
    More details about Security Officer at Monrovia Community Adult School
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,010
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    210
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,195
    students trained with WIOA funding
    113
    School website, Security Officer at Monrovia Community Adult School

  • Security guard license courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Security Guard - Unarmed

    Azusa Adult Education Center

    Azusa

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Azusa Adult Education Center, AzusaSecurity guard license courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,715
    Program website, Security Guard - Unarmed at Azusa Adult Education Center
    More details about Security Guard - Unarmed at Azusa Adult Education Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,140
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $280
    Students counted
    131
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,715
    Program website, Security Guard - Unarmed at Azusa Adult Education Center

  • Security guard license courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Private Security Officer (Unarmed)

    Employed Security Service Center, Inc.

    Long Beach

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Employed Security Service Center, Inc., Long BeachSecurity guard license courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,300
    Price if you pay yourself$626

    70 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Private Security Officer (Unarmed) at Employed Security Service Center, Inc.
    More details about Private Security Officer (Unarmed) at Employed Security Service Center, Inc.
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,818
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $124
    Students counted
    100
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $626
    students trained with WIOA funding
    70
    Program website, Private Security Officer (Unarmed) at Employed Security Service Center, Inc.

  • Security guard license courseIn personNo diploma needed

    BSIS California Guard Card Training-40 Hours

    West Los Angeles College

    Culver City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    West Los Angeles College, Culver CitySecurity guard license course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$499
    School website, BSIS California Guard Card Training-40 Hours at West Los Angeles College
    More details about BSIS California Guard Card Training-40 Hours at West Los Angeles College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $253
    Students counted
    60
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $499
    School website, BSIS California Guard Card Training-40 Hours at West Los Angeles College

  • Armed security and firearms courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Private Security Officer (Armed)

    Employed Security Service Center, Inc.

    Long Beach

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Employed Security Service Center, Inc., Long BeachArmed security and firearms courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,400
    Price if you pay yourself$808

    16 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Private Security Officer (Armed) at Employed Security Service Center, Inc.
    More details about Private Security Officer (Armed) at Employed Security Service Center, Inc.
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,100
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $342
    Students counted
    56
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $808
    students trained with WIOA funding
    16
    Program website, Private Security Officer (Armed) at Employed Security Service Center, Inc.

  • Security program or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Security Professional Program

    Career Development Solutions, LLC

    Anaheim

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Career Development Solutions, LLC, AnaheimSecurity program or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$76,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,072

    45 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Security Professional Program at Career Development Solutions, LLC
    More details about Security Professional Program at Career Development Solutions, LLC
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,200
    Length
    22 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,628
    Students counted
    52
    Earned a year, estimated
    $76,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,072
    students trained with WIOA funding
    45
    Program website, Security Professional Program at Career Development Solutions, LLC

  • Security guard license courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Security Officer

    Veterans Stand Together

    South Gate

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Veterans Stand Together, South GateSecurity guard license courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,995

    15 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Professional Security Officer at Veterans Stand Together
    More details about Professional Security Officer at Veterans Stand Together
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $772
    Students counted
    51
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    15
    Program website, Professional Security Officer at Veterans Stand Together

  • Security guard license courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hybrid Security Officer

    Monrovia Community Adult School

    Monrovia

    No diploma needed

    Monrovia Community Adult School, MonroviaSecurity guard license courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$18,800
    Price if you pay yourself$1,190

    38 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Hybrid Security Officer at Monrovia Community Adult School
    More details about Hybrid Security Officer at Monrovia Community Adult School
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,688
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $805
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    $18,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,190
    students trained with WIOA funding
    38
    Program website, Hybrid Security Officer at Monrovia Community Adult School

  • Security guard license courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Security - Guard Card with mandated courses

    Bassett Adult School

    La Puente

    No diploma needed

    Bassett Adult School, La PuenteSecurity guard license courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,200
    Price if you pay yourself$500
    School website, Security - Guard Card with mandated courses at Bassett Adult School
    More details about Security - Guard Card with mandated courses at Bassett Adult School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,800
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $195
    Students counted
    41
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $500
    School website, Security - Guard Card with mandated courses at Bassett Adult School

  • Armed security and firearms courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Security Officer - Armed

    Monrovia Community Adult School

    Monrovia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Monrovia Community Adult School, MonroviaArmed security and firearms courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500

    32 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Security Officer - Armed at Monrovia Community Adult School
    More details about Security Officer - Armed at Monrovia Community Adult School
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,517
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,495
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    32
    School website, Security Officer - Armed at Monrovia Community Adult School

  • Armed security and firearms courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Hybrid Security Officer Armed

    Monrovia Community Adult School

    Monrovia

    No diploma needed

    Monrovia Community Adult School, MonroviaArmed security and firearms courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$22,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,300

    23 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Hybrid Security Officer Armed at Monrovia Community Adult School
    More details about Hybrid Security Officer Armed at Monrovia Community Adult School
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,552
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,695
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300
    students trained with WIOA funding
    23
    Program website, Hybrid Security Officer Armed at Monrovia Community Adult School

  • Security guard license courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Private Security

    Bassett Adult School

    La Puente

    No diploma needed

    Bassett Adult School, La PuenteSecurity guard license courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,000
    Program website, Advanced Private Security at Bassett Adult School
    More details about Advanced Private Security at Bassett Adult School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $595
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,000
    Program website, Advanced Private Security at Bassett Adult School

  • Security guard license courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Security Guard Card - Card Only

    Bassett Adult School

    La Puente

    No diploma needed

    Bassett Adult School, La PuenteSecurity guard license courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$300
    Program website, Security Guard Card - Card Only at Bassett Adult School
    More details about Security Guard Card - Card Only at Bassett Adult School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $300
    Program website, Security Guard Card - Card Only at Bassett Adult School

  • Security guard license courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Security Guard 1

    Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD

    Los Angeles

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD, Los AngelesSecurity guard license courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$140
    Program website, Security Guard 1 at Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD
    More details about Security Guard 1 at Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $565
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $140
    Program website, Security Guard 1 at Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD

  • Security guard license courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Security Officer Trainee

    Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD

    Los Angeles

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD, Los AngelesSecurity guard license courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$315
    Program website, Security Officer Trainee at Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD
    More details about Security Officer Trainee at Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $497
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $315
    Program website, Security Officer Trainee at Evans Community Adult School - LAUSD

  • Security guard license courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Security Services

    Twilight Adult Education School

    Pasadena

    No diploma needed

    Twilight Adult Education School, PasadenaSecurity guard license courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,400
    Price if you pay yourself$1,245

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Security Services at Twilight Adult Education School
    More details about Security Services at Twilight Adult Education School
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,859
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,245
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Security Services at Twilight Adult Education School

  • Security guard license courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fundamental Security Cohort (Hybrid)

    Sentri Institute Inc.

    Stanton

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sentri Institute Inc., StantonSecurity guard license courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,236

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Fundamental Security Cohort (Hybrid) at Sentri Institute Inc.
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,193
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,236
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7

  • Armed security and firearms courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Armed Security Guard

    Temple City Community Adult Education

    Temple City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Temple City Community Adult Education, Temple CityArmed security and firearms courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,400
    Price if you pay yourself$2,450

    12 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Armed Security Guard at Temple City Community Adult Education
    More details about Armed Security Guard at Temple City Community Adult Education
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,351
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,545
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,450
    students trained with WIOA funding
    12
    Program website, Armed Security Guard at Temple City Community Adult Education

  • Security guard license courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Security Officer - 8 Hours

    Monrovia Community Adult School

    Monrovia

    No diploma needed

    Monrovia Community Adult School, MonroviaSecurity guard license courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$190
    Program website, Security Officer - 8 Hours at Monrovia Community Adult School
    More details about Security Officer - 8 Hours at Monrovia Community Adult School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $505
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $190
    Program website, Security Officer - 8 Hours at Monrovia Community Adult School

  • Short add-on courseIn personNo diploma needed

    School Security SB 1626

    Bassett Adult School

    La Puente

    No diploma needed

    Bassett Adult School, La PuenteShort add-on courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$200
    Program website, School Security SB 1626 at Bassett Adult School
    More details about School Security SB 1626 at Bassett Adult School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $200
    Program website, School Security SB 1626 at Bassett Adult School

  • Short add-on courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    School Security Officer 24 Hours

    Employed Security Service Center, Inc.

    Long Beach

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Employed Security Service Center, Inc., Long BeachShort add-on courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$340
    Program website, School Security Officer 24 Hours at Employed Security Service Center, Inc.
    More details about School Security Officer 24 Hours at Employed Security Service Center, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $340
    Program website, School Security Officer 24 Hours at Employed Security Service Center, Inc.

  • Armed security and firearms courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Private Security Officer (Armed)

    M-5 Training School of Protective Services

    Lancaster

    No diploma needed

    M-5 Training School of Protective Services, LancasterArmed security and firearms courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$614
    More details about Private Security Officer (Armed) at M-5 Training School of Protective Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $443
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $614

  • Security guard license courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Security Guard Training

    Crossroad Recruitment & Training

    Covina

    No diploma needed

    Crossroad Recruitment & Training, CovinaSecurity guard license courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$850
    More details about Security Guard Training at Crossroad Recruitment & Training
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $459
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $850

  • Security guard license courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Security Guard

    Temple City Community Adult Education

    Temple City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Temple City Community Adult Education, Temple CitySecurity guard license courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,100
    School website, Security Guard at Temple City Community Adult Education
    More details about Security Guard at Temple City Community Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $895
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,100
    School website, Security Guard at Temple City Community Adult Education

  • Security guard license courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Advanced Private Security Academy

    Downey Adult School

    Downey

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Downey Adult School, DowneySecurity guard license course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,499
    School website, Advanced Private Security Academy at Downey Adult School
    More details about Advanced Private Security Academy at Downey Adult School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,499
    School website, Advanced Private Security Academy at Downey Adult School

  • Security guard license courseIn personEducation and courses

    Security Training Academy

    San Antonio ROP

    Pomona

    Education and courses

    San Antonio ROP, PomonaSecurity guard license courseIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,100
    Program website, Security Training Academy at San Antonio ROP
    More details about Security Training Academy at San Antonio ROP
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,100
    Program website, Security Training Academy at San Antonio ROP

  • Armed security and firearms courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Security Guard-Armed

    Azusa Adult Education Center

    Azusa

    No diploma needed

    Azusa Adult Education Center, AzusaArmed security and firearms courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,910
    School website, Security Guard-Armed at Azusa Adult Education Center
    More details about Security Guard-Armed at Azusa Adult Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,085
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,910
    School website, Security Guard-Armed at Azusa Adult Education Center

How to pay for security guard training in Los Angeles

WIOA funding can pay for security guard training in Los Angeles

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for security guard training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for security guard training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Los Angeles

How security guard training compares with the rest of public safety across California: First responder training in California

Where the Los Angeles security guard program numbers come from

Which Los Angeles security guard programs are on this list?

These are the security guard programs with classes in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the California page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Los Angeles security guard programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about security guard training in Los Angeles

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List