Baton Permit · 8-Hour BSIS Training · CA-Approved

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A BSIS-approved 8-hour baton course covering legal use, deployment techniques, retention, and reporting. Stack onto your guard card to qualify for posts that require it — typically $2–4/hr higher.

Enroll · $119 Bundle Discount
8-Hour Course
BSIS-aligned · CA-specific
1-Day Finish
In-person session
Issued Permit
Carry on duty in CA
What You'll Learn

Baton authority, in one day.

Four BSIS-required topic areas covering legal authority, technique, retention, and reporting. Practical drills are part of the in-person session.

Legal Use of Force
When a security guard may legally deploy a baton in California, the standards under Penal Code, and the post-incident reporting required.
Deployment & Technique
Approved baton types, deployment from rest, defensive striking, joint manipulation, and de-escalation tactics that keep you legally clean.
Retention & Safety
Carrying, storing, and protecting your baton on duty. Weapons-retention drills so you don't lose control of the tool you're authorized to carry.
Defensive Tactics
When NOT to deploy. Verbal de-escalation, body positioning, distance management, and the path back to non-physical resolution.
Incident Reporting
How to write a baton-deployment report that stands up to BSIS audit, employer review, and (if it ever comes to it) a courtroom.
Issued Permit Certificate
A serialized completion certificate, employer-verifiable, ready to attach to your BSIS Baton Permit application.
Eligibility & Requirements

Who can add a baton permit.

A baton permit is added on top of an existing California guard card. If you don't have a guard card yet, start with our 40-hour New Guard Card — you can stack the baton permit during the same enrollment.

Required to apply
  • Active California guard card (or enrolling concurrently)
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Pass Live Scan + DOJ + FBI background check
  • No disqualifying criminal record
Bundle discounts
  • Add to a Guard Card enrollment: $79 (save $40)
  • Add to Renewal: $99 (save $20)
  • Get-Hired-Fast Bundle (40hr + Baton + Pepper): $199 (save $88)
Compliance Note
Baton permits are issued by BSIS and must be carried/renewed separately from your guard card. Final permit decisions are determined by BSIS — always verify directly.
Baton FAQ

Common questions about baton authority.

Do I need a baton permit to carry one on duty?
Yes. California requires a BSIS Baton Permit to carry a baton on duty as a security guard. Operating without one is a violation of the California Business & Professions Code.
How often do I need to renew?
Baton permits are issued for 2 years in California, on the same cycle as your guard card. We'll remind you 60 days before expiry.
What kind of baton can I carry?
California permits straight, side-handle, and expandable batons (with employer authorization). Specifically prohibited: spring batons, weighted-tip batons, and any concealed/disguised baton. We cover the approved-list during training.
Can I take the baton home?
Yes — your BSIS Baton Permit authorizes possession beyond on-duty time, but transport rules apply (Penal Code 22210). The course covers exactly when and how.

Add the baton, add the pay.

One day, $119 (or $79 attached) — and the keys to a wider range of California security assignments.

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