Yes. The LPS Group, Inc. is a licensed Private Detective Agency and Security Guard Company in the State of Georgia. The LPS Group, Inc. license number PDSC001554.

Yes. Eric D. Echols, CFI, wrote and developed this Online Security Officer Basic Training Course, and his instructor license number issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies is CFTR000992. Eric is an instructor for classroom and firearms training.

Yes, if you received your training prior to the stated date of September 1, 2007, or the instructor did not have the required license, you will need to take the entire 24 hours basic training required by the State of Georgia over.

In order for security officer training from another state to apply toward the required security officer training adopted by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies, the instructor that performed the training must have an instructor license issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies.

Yes. Eric D. Echols, CFI, President & CEO of The LPS Group, Inc., is the Atlanta Chapter Chair for the Georgia Association of Professional Private Investigators (GAPPI). The LPS Group, Inc. is also a member of the following organizations:

National Council of Investigation & Security Services (NCISS)

ASIS International

Georgia Minority Supplier Diversity Council (GMSDC)

Cobb County Chamber of Commerce

No. The weapon permit issued by the Probate Court is not a valid permit while a security officer is on duty. The security officer must maintain an exposed weapons license issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies.

You have 30 days from the time you enroll to complete the course. If the 30 days expire you will have to repay to complete the course

Yes, you need to pass all the quizzes and the final exam. If you do not obtain an 80% on the quizzes, you will not be allowed to proceed to the next section. You will need to pass the final exam with a 70%.

You will receive your certificate within 2 weeks after completion of the course.

Once you receive your certificate make a copy to give to your employer (security company) to be placed in our employee file. Keep the original for yourself.

If you are not working for a security company, take your certificate on security interviews to validate you have completed the 24 hour Basic Security course. This will give you an edge when the security company is making a hiring decision

Yes, you can request a replacement. The cost for each replacement certificate is $15.00. Using either method described below, make sure we have your full name, your current mailing address, your contact telephone number, and your date of birth.

• You may mail a money order for $15.00 (see our address on the Contact Us page) with your contact information, accompanied by the request "Replace certificate of completion."
• You may go to the Training page and choose Enroll now. Under Selected Course Details, choose Replace Certificate of Completion and complete the online form to pay $15.00.

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offers comprehensive training programs for security officers, both in person and online. Our courses have been developed and are taught by an instructor licensed by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies.offers comprehensive training programs for security officers, both in person and online. Our courses have been developed and are taught by an instructor licensed by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies.