Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title: 	Private Security Officer
Program Type: 	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster: 	Law, Public Safety & Security

Career Certificate Program	
Program Number	P430109	
CIP Number	0743010900	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Program Length	68 hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	N/A	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of instruction consisting of one program with two occupational completion points.  

OCP A:  This is a single course of instruction as mandated by Section 493.6303(4)(a), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 5N-1.140, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Students must complete the 40-hour course of instruction in its entirety to qualify for the Class “D” Security Officer License, which will make the students eligible for employment in the security industry in the state of Florida. 

OCP B:  This 28-hour course, which consists of both classroom and range training, is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and proficiency skills needed to safely handle and discharge a firearm (revolver or semiautomatic pistol). Along with extensive educational material on firearms safety and the mechanical operation of firearms, the course also includes material on various legal aspects of firearms ownership, possession, and use, with special emphasis on the legal issues involved in the carrying and use of a firearm as a licensed Florida security officer. No more than eight hours of the 28 total hours shall consist of range training. Students will be required to pass an exam demonstrating mastery of course material and to achieve a passing score in a live firing range exercise. The content and format of this course is established by section 493.6105(5), F.S., and Rule 5N-1.132, F.A.C.  Additional firearms-related information is available in Rules 5N-1.129, 5N-1.130, and 5N-1.131, F. A.C.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
A	CJK0132	Private Security Officer	LAW ENF@ 7   7G
PUB SERV 7 G	40 hours	
B	CJK0134	Armed Private Security Officer		28 hours	

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing is responsible for establishing uniform standards for the employment and training of private security, private investigative, and recovery services through licensure and regulation of those industries pursuant to Chapter 493, Florida Statutes. See links: 

(OCP A- Security Officer- Class “D” requirements)  
https://www.fdacs.gov/Business-Services/Private-Security-Licenses/Class-D-Security-Officer-License-Requirements 

(OCP B- Class “G” Statewide Firearms License requirements)
https://www.fdacs.gov/Business-Services/Private-Investigation-Licenses/Class-G-Statewide-Firearm-License-Requirements

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing publishes this document, Security Officer Handbook, in accordance with section 493.6123(2), Florida Statutes, detail in plain language the legal authority, rights, and obligations of licensees. https://licensing.freshfromflorida.com/forms/P-00092_SecurityOfficerHandbook.pdf 

(OCP A- Class “D”-Security Officer Training Curriculum Guide)  
https://licensing.freshfromflorida.com/forms/P-01878_SecurityOfficerCurriculumGuide.pdf 

(OCP B- Class “G”-Firearms Training Manual Instructor's Guide)
https://licensing.freshfromflorida.com/forms/P-02078_FTM-Instructors_Guide.pdf  

(OCP B- Class “G”-Firearms Training Manual Student Handbook and Study Guide)
https://licensing.freshfromflorida.com/forms/P-02079_FTM-Student_Guide.PDF 

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

See the following website for additional information: https://www.fdacs.gov/Business-Services/Private-Security-Licenses

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.