The Threats
- Terrorism
- Active Shooter
- Workplace Violence
- Suspicious Items / IEDs
- Bomb Threat
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)
- Criminal Activity
- Civil Unrest
- Cyber
- Natural Disasters
Now Available
Online Security Guard Training for Terrorism, Crime and Natural Disaster Awareness
PSO TCND Awareness Training
PSO TCND Awareness Training is a self-paced, online course built to augment any required state training that may overlook important topics related to terrorism, crime, and natural disasters.
Guard Companies
Provide specialized, credentialed personnel with baseline TCND awareness.
For Guards
Improve your skills and strengthen your resume with a recognized certificate.
Augments State Training
Fills gaps that required state training programs commonly overlook.
Online
Delivered entirely online — accessible from any device, anywhere.
Self-Paced
Start, stop, and resume on your own schedule — no fixed class time.
Built On Industry Standards
Developed With the ASIS PSO-2019 Guideline
PSO TCND Awareness Training was developed with the ASIS Private Security Officer Selection and Training (PSO) Guideline (ASIS PSO-2019). The ASIS Guideline itself is “consistent with industry best practices and takes into account legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.” Read the guideline →
The course is designed to augment any required state training, covering important topics related to terrorism, crime, and natural disasters that state-mandated programs often overlook.
25
Modules
4
Parts
3.5
Hours, approx.
100%
Self-Paced Online
Curriculum
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
25 Modules in Four Parts
A complete look at every module covered in the PSO TCND Awareness Training course.
Defenses
- Post Orders
- DHS Alerts
- Suspicious Activity Awareness and Reporting
- Access Control
- Screening
- Theory of Patrol
- De-escalation
- Use of Force
- Fire Life Safety
Responses
- First Aid and Hazards
- Incident Reporting
Quality Assurance
- Site Inspections
- Critical Infrastructure Scenarios
- Drills and Tabletop Exercises
Course Format
What to Expect
Voiceover Instructors
Every module is narrated by a professional voiceover instructor.
End-of-Section Quizzes
Short quizzes after each section help confirm the material was learned.
~3.5 Hours Total
Including quizzes — completed on your own schedule, at your own pace.
Augments State Training
Built to complement, not replace, your state-required guard training.
Early Feedback
What Security Leaders Are Saying
“I think you picked the most important topics, and it is pretty clear and concise.”
Director of Safety and Security David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts — Tampa, Florida
“The training course is a great addition to the state training we require of all PSOs. The pace, length, and content are all appropriate for our new and tenured guards.”
President, Security Guard Company New York, New York
