Private Security Guard

Last Update 05/02/2026

About This Course

Welcome to the ACAFOR Private Security Guard course! We are committed to providing you with comprehensive training that will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to excel in the field of private security.

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In a world where safety is an increasing priority, trained and competent professionals are essential. This course is meticulously designed to transform you into a surveillance expert, prepared to effectively face and manage the challenges and risks associated with protecting people, property, and valuable assets.

What will you achieve upon completing this course?
  1. Understand the Fundamentals: You will delve into the fundamentals of private security and surveillance, gaining a clear understanding of their principles, regulations, and best practices.
  2. Detect and Assess Risks: You will be equipped to identify potential hazards and assess risks effectively, ensuring a safe and protected environment.
  3. Improve Physical Fitness: You will learn specific exercises that will enhance your physical fitness, an essential tool for optimal performance in the field.
  4. Master Communications: You will learn to use radios and other communication tools, adhering to security protocols to ensure the confidentiality and effectiveness of transmitted information.
  5. Apply Security Techniques: You will be able to implement advanced techniques, tools, and procedures to secure the areas entrusted to your care with confidence and efficiency.

We are a team of professionals with more than 30 years of security experience, and we will accompany you at every step of this educational journey. At ACAFOR, we are dedicated to delivering quality education that prepares you for the dynamic challenges of the private security world.

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Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for high school graduates, retired military personnel, or current professionals in private security looking to elevate and refine their skills and knowledge. We are here to help you achieve your professional goals by providing the tools and knowledge you need to excel.

Join us at ACAFOR, and embark on a learning journey that will train you, empower you, and prepare you to become an exceptional private security guard, making a difference in the industry and contributing to a safer world.

Learning Objectives

Fundamentals of Surveillance: Acquire basic and advanced knowledge of private security and professional ethics.
Identification and Risk Assessment: Learn to identify and mitigate potential risks and hazards.
Improving Physical Condition: Incorporate specific exercises to increase endurance and agility.
Effective Communications: Master the use of radios and secure communication protocols.
Security Techniques and Tools: Implement effective procedures and technologies for surveillance.
Simulations and Practical Cases: Apply knowledge in practical scenarios and analyze real case studies.

Material Includes

  • International Certification awarded by ACAFOR, with global recognition and validity.

Requirements

  • Mode 100% online distance learning.

Target Audience

  • High school graduates: Young people interested in starting a career in private security.
  • Former Members of the Forces: Retired professionals seeking a transition to civilian security.
  • Current Security Professionals: Those who wish to update and refine their competencies in the field.

Curriculum

55 Lecciones18h

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Private Security

Explore the fundamental principles that every security guard must know to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
Introduction to Surveillance and Private Security2:26
Theoretical Foundations1:22
Capabilities and Roles of the Professional Security Guard2:20
History of Security and Surveillance3:47
Community: First exercise
Security and Surveillance3:05
Ethical Principles1:37
Assessment: Basic Security Concepts
Private Security Modalities1:44
Private Surveillance Modalities2:18
Custody and Control in Transit and Reception3:29
Characteristics of Private Surveillance2:03
Assessment: Modalities and Characteristics
Organizational Structure of Security Companies2:33
Roles and Responsibilities2:35
Regulation of Private Surveillance and Security3:40
State Authorities1:56
Focus on Terrorism3:35
Assessment: Fundamentals of Private Security

Unit 2: Risk and Emergency Management

Acquire skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in the context of private security, focusing on strategies and tools tailored to the responsibilities of the security guard.

Unit 3: Physical and Mental Preparation and Assessment of the Guard

Discover the relevance of physical fitness in the guard's effectiveness, addressing training methodologies, physical tests, and health evaluations to ensure optimal performance in the field of security.

Unit 4: Mastery of Communications in Security

Deepen the essential communication skills for security guards, exploring radio communication, effective handling of portable radios, message security and encryption for safe and efficient operations.

Unit 5: Physical Security

Explore physical security from the guard's perspective, learning about essential techniques, tools, and procedures for access control and the efficient conduct of patrols or rounds.

Get your certificate!

Upon completion of this course, you will have access to an international certificate that will endorse your knowledge.

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Your Instructors

AMUPEF

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12 Students

We are a team made up of participants from all the armed and security forces, through AMUPEF (Mutual Association of the Forces' Personnel)

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$95.000

Level
Intermedio
Duration 18 horas
Lectures
55 lectures
Language
Argentina International

Material Includes

  • International Certification awarded by ACAFOR, with global recognition and validity.
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