All PPS training courses meet or exceed state minimums. Core subjects covered include:
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Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Certification curriculum
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Legal authority, powers, and limitations of security officers in NC and SC
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Patrol and observation techniques
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Access control — entry points, checkpoints, visitor screening
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Incident response and emergency procedures
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Report writing and incident documentation
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Professional communication and customer interaction
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Verbal Judo and ethical de-escalation (beyond state minimums)
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Mental agility and judgment under pressure (beyond state minimums)
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Threat assessment and pre-attack indicator recognition (beyond state minimums)
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Site-specific mastery — pre-assignment orientation to each client property
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Use-of-force law and legal compliance updates
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Armed: Firearms safety, operation, maintenance, and live-fire qualification