Security Training in Charleston, South Carolina

Our Training

All our security officers and supervisors go through many types of training to assure that they are equipped to meet various types of security needs. All our training is taught by our Quality Director in our office.

Our Training

Security officers and supervisors are trained by South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) certified instructors. Training is documented. Candidates must pass a SLED background investigation, urinalyses, and pass a mandatory SLED Core Curriculum Plus training exam.
  • SC law of arrest
  • Investigative detention
  • Use of deadly force
  • Transportation/movement of prisoners
  • Arrest reporting and local law enforcement
  • Criminal domestic violence arrests
  • Crime Scene Preservation
  • SLED registration regulations
  • TSS indoc/administration
  • TSS regulations, policies
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Initial Training

During the initial training, officers are trained with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division’s mandated curriculum. Each employee must pass a written exam along with an onsite drug test before they can become a security officer. The following is a list of topics that are covered in the mandated curriculum: 
  • Training Documentation
  • Situational Awareness
  • S.C. 40-18-110
  • Vehicle Operations
  • Crime Scene Preservation
  • Note Taking and Report Writing
  • Violent Event Threats
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Post Orders
  • Observation
  • Patrol Procedures
  • Discovered Criminal Activity
  • Law Enforcement Relations
  • Testimony
  • Workplace Violence and Emergency Response
  • Handling Difficult People
In addition to the curriculum mandated by SLED, we provide our officers with additional training for the following topics:
  • Active Shooter Response
  • Fire Safety Awareness
  • 911 Emergency Response and Procedures
  • Safety and Tactical Response
  • Blood Bourne Pathogens
  • Hazmat Awareness
  • Interviewing Techniques

Site Specific Training

Each site has its own specific needs, and many clients prefer security officers to receive training customized to their property. The additional training that security officers may undergo is often determined by the particular requirements of the client. Below is a list of supplementary training that clients commonly request for their officers on site.
  • Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause
  • Use of Force
  • Sabre OC Aerosol (less lethal)
  • Maritime Security Awareness Training (MARSEC)
  • Arrest, Search and Seizure
  • Handcuffing
  • Firearms Training
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED
NOTE: Our training contains confidential proprietary information that must not be released to the general public. Additionally, some of this material is the copyright property of Trident Security Services, Inc.

Armed Training

In addition to the above basic SLED training, armed officers have additional training that they must go through and qualify. Each officer must complete SLED Level I and II training, must qualify with their specific firearm, and go through yearly training.

On Site Training

Officers that have completed our employment process, training, and background check, then go on to train on specific sites. Our on-site supervisors, Management Team, and evening supervisors assist in the on-site training on each officer. Post orders are reviewed and signed off, officer shadows on site supervisor, and then can perform duties after training.