The National Private Security Certification Training Platform
Private Security Training Programs
Professional private security training is a critical investment in risk mitigation, equipping personnel with the specialized skills needed to navigate increasingly complex threats. Our training goes beyond basic surveillance, integrating advanced disciplines including emergency medical response. By emphasizing both physical readiness and strategic operational management, our programs ensure security personnel provide proactive protection, maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, and effectively safeguard assets and people in any environment.
Paratus Academy
Paratus Academy is committed to transforming security personnel into highly skilled professionals. Our intensive programs develop the capabilities and mindset necessary for effective security work. We pledge to elevate your security team's proficiency, ensuring the highest levels of safety and protection for your organization.
Our Objective
The Bahamas' first National Private Security Certification program — one that exceeds international standards and is accessible to every security guard and officer across all sectors, including schools, retail, hotels, and banks. It is a continuous personal and professional development certification, with re-certification required every 2 years.
Certification Pathway
Four Levels, One Standard
Level 1
Class B Certification
- Hours
- 30 hours
- Class
- Foundational Private Security Training Course
- Prerequisite
- None — mandatory for all; prerequisite for every other level.
- Focus
- Entry-level foundational certification for security officers or anyone starting work in the security field, covering what's required to carry out everyday security tasks.
Level 2
Class C Certification
- Hours
- 20 hours
- Class
- Intermediate Private Security Training Course
- Prerequisite
- Level 1
- Focus
- Intermediate operations.
Level 3
Class G Certification
- Hours
- 40 hours
- Class
- Advanced Private Security Training Course
- Prerequisite
- Level 2
- Focus
- Advanced security operations plus operational firearms certification.
Level 4
Class G+ CPO Certification
- Hours
- 48 hours
- Class
- CPO Private Security Training Course
- Prerequisite
- Level 3
- Focus
- Advanced international Close Protection Operative certification.
Outcome at every level: an internationally certified security professional, upon passing both practical and theory examinations. Re-certification every 2 years.
Curriculum
Standard Security Training Courses
Legal Authority & Liability
Understanding the difference between “citizen's arrest” and police powers.
Roles and Responsibilities
The primary directive: Observe, Deter, Record, and Report.
Effective Communication
Verbal de-escalation, professional deportment, and radio voice procedures.
Report Writing
Accurate, defensible documentation of incidents and shifts.
Access Control & Patrol
Procedures for manning stationary posts and managing entry/egress points.
Emergency Response
Initial actions for fire safety, medical emergencies, and bomb threats.
Basic First Aid & CPR
Life-saving intervention until emergency services arrive.
Leadership & Management
From foundations of leadership to operational management.
Use of Force Seminar
The legal and ethical principles governing the use of force.
Handcuffing and Searching
Safe restraint and search procedures.
Control Defensive Tactics
Knowledge and skills to manage physical confrontations.
Baton Applications
Hands-on instruction using batons as defensive tools.
Implicit Bias Training
Recognizing unconscious prejudices.
Officer Resilience & Wellness
Suicide prevention and PTSD management.
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
Handling individuals in mental health crises.
Ground Defense and Survival
Escapes, reversals, and weapon retention on the ground.
Impact Weapons Training
Baton techniques and defensive strikes.
First-Line Supervisor Course
Leadership principles, performance management, and ethics.
Tactical Fitness
Strength, endurance, and operational agility.
Stress Management and Resilience
Mental health awareness and coping strategies.
Ethics and Professional Conduct Recertification
Maintaining professional standards.
Certify your entire security team
Train every officer to the National Private Security Certification standard — on your schedule, at your site.