Security Training and Professional Development

Barbier Security Group delivers training that goes well beyond basic industry requirements. We invest heavily in the preparedness, professionalism, and confidence of every team member.

Training is not a one time event at BSG. It is an ongoing development process supported by certified instructors, realistic scenarios, and hands on skills that match the needs of our clients.

 

Training for BSG Officers

All BSG personnel receive structured, progressive training that covers core licensing requirements, tactical skills, customer engagement, and crisis response. Our goal is to ensure every officer in the field represents the highest standard of professionalism, courtesy, and safety.

Key focus areas include:

  • Licensing and compliance

  • Customer service and concierge style engagement

  • Situational awareness and threat recognition

  • De escalation and crisis intervention

  • Emergency response and incident management

  • Defensive tactics and officer safety

Training for Clients and Proprietary Security Teams

In addition to training our own staff, BSG provides training services directly to:

  • Client employees and managers

  • Proprietary security teams

  • Facilities and engineering staff

  • Front desk and reception personnel

  • School and campus staff

We build custom programs around the specific risks, policies, and culture of each site. Training can be delivered at our state of the art law enforcement training facility in Marin County or onsite at your location.

Custom programs can include:

  • De escalation for customer facing staff

  • Crisis intervention and behavioral recognition

  • Workplace violence awareness and response

  • Site specific emergency procedures and drills

  • Access control and visitor management

  • Incident reporting and documentation best practices

  • Safety briefings for executives and leadership teams

 
 

Our Training Facility

BSG operates a dedicated training facility in Novato designed to support both classroom and realistic, scenario based training.

Facility capabilities include:

  • 5,500 sqft simunition shoot house

  • 1,200 sqft defensive tactics mat room

  • 1,500 sqft class/briefing room

  • Various conference rooms for lecture and discussion

  • Defensive tactics and movement training

  • Baton, OC, and handcuffing practicals

  • CPR and AED skills and certification sessions

  • Scenario based de escalation modules

  • Crisis intervention and role play exercises

  • Force on force evolutions with training markers

  • Physical readiness drills for roving officers

This environment allows us to mirror real world conditions and prepare staff for the situations they are most likely to encounter in the field.

Core Training Programs

Licensing and Core Skills

  • BSIS Guard Card

  • BSIS Powers of Arrest

  • BSIS Baton Course

  • Handcuffing and control techniques

Defensive Tactics and Use of Force

  • Defensive Tactics and Weapon Retention

  • ASP Expandable Baton

  • ASP Handcuffing

  • Monadnock Expandable Baton (MEB)

  • Advanced MEB Course

  • Mace International OC Chemical Training Program

Medical and Crisis Response

  • CPR and AED Training

  • Basic first aid and initial medical response

  • Emergency response and evacuation procedures

De Escalation and Crisis Intervention

  • Verbal de escalation techniques

  • Crisis Intervention style training and behavioral cues

  • Managing emotionally charged encounters

  • Active listening and communication skills

Advanced and Specialty Courses

  • NRA Basic Pistol Course for eligible armed staff

  • Force on force scenario training

  • Roving Officer Physical Readiness Assessment

  • Workplace violence prevention and response

  • Incident Command Structure basics

  • Supervisor and leadership development modules

Custom Programs Built Around Your Needs

Every property and organization is different. BSG can design a training program from the ground up to match your:

  • Risk profile and environment

  • Existing policies and post orders

  • Industry and regulatory requirements

  • Culture and customer expectations

  • Fire & Building Safety for Commercial & Office Spaces

  • Floor Warden Training Programs

Custom programs can include:

  • Curriculum development and training plans

  • Written guides, SOPs, and quick reference materials

  • Skills checks and practical evaluations

  • Scheduled refresher courses and follow up sessions

  • Onsite or offsite delivery options


A Training Partner, Not Just a Vendor

Whether we are preparing new officers, retraining a client team after an incident, or building a proprietary program from the ground up, BSG treats training as a core part of our service, not an add on.

This commitment to training is one of the key reasons Barbier Security Group officers consistently stand apart in the field.