Active Shooter

Security Officer Active Shooter Certification Training:

Active shooter incidents can occur with little or no warning, placing security professionals on the front lines of a rapidly evolving emergency.

 The Active Shooter Response & Survival Certification Course is designed to provide security officers with the knowledge, situational awareness, and response strategies necessary to protect themselves and others during these critical incidents.

This course focuses on recognizing warning signs, understanding proven response techniques, coordinating with first responders, and maintaining professionalism under extreme stress. Students will learn how to make informed decisions that prioritize life safety while supporting emergency response efforts.

What You'll Learn

• The characteristics and dynamics commonly associated with active shooter incidents

• Behavioral and environmental warning signs that may indicate a potential threat

• Situational awareness techniques that help identify suspicious activity before an incident occurs

• Proven response strategies, including Run, Hide, Fight and rapid barricading techniques

• How to evaluate threats and make effective decisions during rapidly evolving emergencies

• Emergency communication procedures and reporting protocols

• How to provide accurate and timely information to law enforcement and emergency responders

• The role of security officers during active shooter incidents and mass casualty events

• Techniques for coordinating with first responders during and after an emergency

• Scene preservation and evidence protection following an incident

• Post-incident recovery considerations, including stress management, mental wellness, and available support resources

Why This Course MattersSecurity officers are often among the first people expected to respond when an active shooter incident occurs. Understanding how to recognize threats, communicate effectively, and take decisive action can significantly improve safety outcomes for employees, visitors, customers, and the public.

This course equips students with practical knowledge and response strategies that can help reduce confusion, improve preparedness, and support life-saving actions during high-risk situations.

Who Should Take This Course?

• California security officers

• Proprietary private security officers

• Security supervisors and managers

• Corporate and commercial security personnel

• School, campus, and healthcare security professionals

• Anyone seeking additional emergency preparedness and active shooter response training

Upon successful completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and gain valuable knowledge that supports professional development and emergency preparedness within the security industry.

Students will leave this course better prepared to recognize potential warning signs, respond effectively during active shooter events, coordinate with emergency responders, and support recovery efforts following a critical incident.

Turn Your Security Guard Training Into a College Degree with (SUNY) Empire State University!

National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS) is proud to partner with Empire State University, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

As a proud educational partner of Empire State University, National IPS students gain access to exclusive educational opportunities, including the potential to earn valuable college credit for select National IPS training programs that may be applied toward eligible degree programs.

Whether your goal is to advance your career in private security, emergency management, law enforcement, corrections, or another public safety profession, this partnership provides a pathway to continue your education while building upon the professional training you've already completed.

Through this partnership, students can further their academic and professional development while pursuing higher education from an accredited university that recognizes the value of public safety training and experience.

For additional information about degree programs, transfer credit opportunities, and available student benefits, National IPS students and graduates may contact Recruitment Officer George Strothmann at George.Strothmann@SUNYEmpire.edu or visit SUNY Empire State University's Request Information page.

What Are You Waiting For? Start Training Online Today!

Take the next step in your security career and complete your BSIS-required continuing education with National Institute of Public Safety (National IPS).

Enroll today and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to perform your duties professionally, remain compliant with training requirements, and continue advancing your career in the security industry.

Once you purchase this course bundle, you will have 60 days to complete all required coursework and earn your certificates of completion.

Don't put your career on hold. Start your training today and continue building a successful future in public safety and security.