Armed Church Security Volunteer Basic Certificate Course

Armed Church Security Volunteer Certificate Course

This basic armed security training balances between ministry, a welcoming environment, security operations and liabilities that could cause problems. See the course outline below to view just how packed this course is with valuable information within this armed security certificate. Course takes approximately 12 hours to complete at your own pace. Course includes a printable handout to follow along (optional) and you can print your certificate of completion immediately at the end of the training.

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Course reviews

Excellent Course

Robert Murphy

Excellent content, fast moving and accurate, up to date material

Excellent content, fast moving and accurate, up to date material

Productive

Robert Fogg

Illuminating with provocative discussions.

Illuminating with provocative discussions.

Worth adding to my credentials. ( incase my actions are q...

Lonnie Korgan

I am glad i could afford to add this to my credentials in case my actions are questioned , our church leadership is resistant to preparing the safety minist...

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I am glad i could afford to add this to my credentials in case my actions are questioned , our church leadership is resistant to preparing the safety ministry to handle violence if it comes to our flock, Hopefully having a record of professional training credentials will help us establish standards for the future.

Knowledge , Training, Practice & Prayer

GLENN CISCO

As a senior (71) with past training National Rifle Association, military training & service in the USAF and being a child of God all helped lay a foundat...

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As a senior (71) with past training National Rifle Association, military training & service in the USAF and being a child of God all helped lay a foundation. This basic course filled in reasoning, thought process for situational awareness, mindset practice based on Team work, integrity and being in full support of our ministry mission statement for our Church family, Pastor, Staff, and showing God's love as we are called to do. The lesson's helped bring to light many ways to make church safety matter as mission critical support if evil ever comes to cause us harm. We will continue to practice the lesson's learned within both course & church leadership and with our safety team, while we keep our focus on our ministry and in our community. The church liability risk requires each team member to take to heart the concepts taught us, use of force is not a first option, it is our last. Thank your team for giving this basic training , it is a good start. I will be seeking more advanced training in the future, job well done . Thank You.

Overall Course Review

Mark Lundy

Very good broad introductory course on Church Security.

Very good broad introductory course on Church Security.

Great course

Brian Henley

Course was informative. Even for someone who has lead a church security team for 5 years I learned new information.

Course was informative. Even for someone who has lead a church security team for 5 years I learned new information.

Excellent

Russell Eaves

Excellent. Slightly wordy and repetitive, but this might be good!

Excellent. Slightly wordy and repetitive, but this might be good!

Chuck M

Chuck McConnell

Great Training. Great information and very informative.

Great Training. Great information and very informative.

An excellant use of my time

Jerry Underwood

We are starting a program to our church and this is the first step toward the security part of that program. I'll be suggesting that other volunteers take a ...

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We are starting a program to our church and this is the first step toward the security part of that program. I'll be suggesting that other volunteers take a look at this training.

Armed Church Security Volunteer

Skip Jenkins

Material was revelant and up to date.

Material was revelant and up to date.

Ser rating

Stan Rush

Good info... nicely done. Keeps it short and to the point

Good info... nicely done. Keeps it short and to the point

Church Security Today

Bud Heiman

Good overview for Church security. Great introduction for someone entering the field of church security.

Good overview for Church security. Great introduction for someone entering the field of church security.

Organized Education for You

This training has been produced to create a foundation of knowledge and credentials to help you, your teams and ministry leaders. This course is made possible by these organizations and people who are focused on church safety and security as part of their community focus.

Code 4 Public Safety Education Association, Inc.
The Church Security Academy
The Church Security Answers Team
The Church Security Answer Man

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Course Content and Outline

Armed Church Security Volunteer Basic Certificate Course

1

Getting Started
- A Message from the Instructor and Troubleshooting This Training
- How to use this course
- Required Disclaimer and Copyright Notice
- Handout - Armed Church Security Volunteer Basic Course (Print this - Optional)
2

Introductions and Overview
- Instructor Introduction and Overview
- Preplanning Makes Us More Successful
- One Man or Woman Team? Create a Team Work Approach
- Service Interruption Example and Getting Prepared Discussion
3

Church Security Today
- Statistics and Where to Focus Your Efforts
- Practical Discussion: Service Interruption a Vocal Person On Stage
4

Nature and Role of Church Security Volunteers
- Church Security Awareness Introduction
- Finding Balance: Prioritizing the Ministry and Respecting Church Leadership
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- Public Safety Agencies and Security - Working Together
- Scope of Church Security Authority
5

Guns in Church
- Guns in Church Section Intro and Overview
- Lesson 1 - Training for Violence
- Lesson 2 - Sharpening Your Skills
- Lesson 3 - Accidental Gun Discharges
- Lesson 4 - Cross Fire
- Lesson 5 - 911 and Law Enforcement Arrival
6

Use of Force and The Responsibilities
- Use of Force Introduction
- Use of Force Part TWO
- Use of Force Part THREE
- Use of Force Part FOUR Conclusion
- Arresting and Detaining People
- Escorting People Out of Your Church
- Use of Force Scenario ONE Car Break ins
- Use of Force Scenario TWO Suspicious Man Behind Church
- Use of Force Scenario THREE Man Steals Purse
- Use of Force Scenario FOUR Most Likely Situations at Your Church
- Quick Quiz
- Congratulations
7

Church Security Member Conduct
- Church Security Member Conduct
- Church Rules and Integrity
- Attitude and Performance
8

Patrolling, Observations and Evaluations
- Observation Skills and Patrolling Introduction
- Critical Observation and Memory Skills
- Facility Patrol Purposes and Guidelines
- Evaluating Your Observations, the Situation and Surroundings - ODD, SUSPICIOUS, DANGEROUS
- Evaluating a Suspicious Person and Assertive Friendliness
9

Note Taking and Report Writing
- Note Taking and Report Writing Introduction
- Public Documents Notes and Notebook Rules
- Report Writing Basics
- Report Form for You To Use
10

Professionalism and Communication Introduction
- Understanding Cultural Differences and People with Disabilities
- Understanding People with Mental Health Issues
- Understanding People with Mental Health Issues CONTINUED
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Quick Quiz
- Great job!
11

Principles of Access and Information Control
- Access and Facility Control
- Parking and Traffic Control
- The Security of Information Within Your Ministry or Church
12

Emergency Response Planning and Procedures
- Emergency Response Planning & Procedures
13

Role of Church Security in Critical Incidents
- Disorderly Conduct Service Interruptions
- Responding to Emergencies
- Earthquakes Extreme Weather Evacuations
- Role of Church Security in Critical Incidents
- Domestic Issues Threats and Bomb Threats
- Watching Out for the Children's Ministry
14

Church Accidents and Safety Responsibilities
- Accidents and Safety Responsibilities
15

Church Violence and Crisis Management
- Warning Signs of Escalating Behavior
- Violent Intruder and Active Shooter Preparation
16

Calling for Help - Get Comfortable with Calling 911
- Calling for Help - Calling 911
17

Church Crisis Management
- Communicating Security Issues and Observations with Other Leaders in the Church
- Practical Exercise: Escorting Someone Out
- Crisis Management - Preplanning (Using the last page of your handout)
18

Final Chapter
- Congratulations! More resources for you
- Instructor Closing - Invite to Review - Invite to Further Training
- Final Quiz

Training Instructor

Church Security Strategist & Former Law Enforcement Leader

Executive Director and Senior Instructor

Captain Joe Puckett

Joe Puckett is a former law enforcement member and administrator with 21 years of experience. Joe Puckett has also served as an Executive Director and Senior Instructor with a non-profit education organization (Code 4). During this time Joe has led the training and organization of training events for over 500,000 people across the United States. These training sessions have served members of law enforcement, criminal justice, public safety, government, corporations, churches and the general public for over 20 years. Mr. Puckett's mission is to share his experiences with you. His ideas are based on practical experience, studies of current trends and forward / future thinking perspectives.

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Training Focused on You and Your Church

Providing a platform of convenience, balance with timely materials

Start and stop training as your schedule requires. It's guaranteed!

Our training is here for you 24/7, start now, stop where you need to and restart where you left off. This course allows you 6 months to complete the entire course. We also have a guarantee...if you don't like our material by the time you complete chapter three, you can ask for a complete refund.
Quality material, fact based and focused on actual incidents and data.

Our team puts a lot of our heart and soul into our training materials to make this course the best it can be for you. We want this to make an impact on you for the right reasons. Our goal is to improve the safety and security program at your church or within your ministry through your newly acquired knowledge.
Training focused on getting you started and keeping you safe.

We want to help you get started as a new member of your church security team, or help you get a certificate, gain knowledge and a plan to get your safety and security program started, if that is your current need. Train on any device including smart phones, tablets, laptops or desktops. As your schedule allows.

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Walter Zischke

Well done, very basic, but on point

Well done, very basic, but on point

Well presented

Steve Dermody

This course was well thought out and well presented. Captain Puckett provided a useful 30,000 foot view of all the issues a church security team may run int...

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This course was well thought out and well presented. Captain Puckett provided a useful 30,000 foot view of all the issues a church security team may run into, some thoughts on getting through them, and clear instruction to keep working on those issues (and others that may be unique to us) to continue to better our ministries.

Armed Church Security Volunteer Basic Certification Course

Shawn McCaig

This was even better than I expected it to be! The information contained was valid and very pertinent to situations occurring in the church today and also ra...

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This was even better than I expected it to be! The information contained was valid and very pertinent to situations occurring in the church today and also raised several questions to be considered by my security team. Thank you!

Armed Church Security - Step 1

Jeff Weatherly

Very comprehensive. Good use of examples and slides to illustrate points.

Very comprehensive. Good use of examples and slides to illustrate points.

Helpful info

JASON WHELEN

This course was helpful and covered a large number of topics. This can be used to launch or improve your church's security team and plans. Thanks for a great...

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This course was helpful and covered a large number of topics. This can be used to launch or improve your church's security team and plans. Thanks for a great course!

Great Basic Course

Jason Snyder

Very informative. I would like to see more videos of different scenarios.

Very informative. I would like to see more videos of different scenarios.

Armed Church Security Volunteer

Arthur Hunt

Text and instructor were easy to follow.

Text and instructor were easy to follow.

Great Course

Jeff Green

Covered everything

Covered everything

Practical

rick Smith

Most of the instruction is practical. Like preplanning and thinking thru potential problems before they happen.

Most of the instruction is practical. Like preplanning and thinking thru potential problems before they happen.

Director of Safety and Building Security

Dennis Smith

Good course consistent with Church policy. We have adopted this course as the primary teaching tool of SBS.

Good course consistent with Church policy. We have adopted this course as the primary teaching tool of SBS.

All titled courses were very well presented in the contex...

Randy Austin

Frequently Asked Questions

When I purchase this training is it meant for individuals or can I share it with my team?
This is designed and priced for an individual to take this training. It includes a handout and certificate of attendance included for one person. We do offer group packages that do offer discounts for multiple people to view.
Upon purchase, how long do I have to complete the training?
You have six months to complete this course.
Is the cost of this course a per person charge?
Yes this course cost is per person. We do not intend this course to be shared. We do have shareable packages or group packages. See our course page or email us at [email protected] for more information on group training.
How long does it take to complete this course?
It takes approximately 12 hours to complete this course.
How do I contact someone with further questions or interest or to ask about the group training
You can email us at [email protected]