Each DPSST Private Security course offered at 540 meets the requirements of the specific course as required by the State of Oregon Department of Public Safety and Standards. Our Unarmed Initial and Unarmed Refresher classes are offered both in person or remotely via Zoom.
DPSST Unarmed Professional Initial
Unarmed private security providers must be:
- At least 18 years of age; and
Must have earned one of the following:
- A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
Be of good moral fitness as determined by a criminal background check, department investigation, or other reliable sources. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-060-0300.
Security professionals must demonstrate the core values of:
- Honesty
- Good Character
- Public Trust
- Fair Treatment of Others
- Respect for the Laws of this State and Nation
Please review the Background Check Information page to review mandatory and discretionary disqualifiers prior to applying for certification or licensure.
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 14 Hours
Cost: $200
DPSST Unarmed Refresher
Must have current unarmed private security certification.
Prerequisites: DPSST Unarmed Professional Certification
Duration: 4 Hours
Cost: $100
DPSST Armed Professional
Private security providers must be:
- At least 21 years of age; and
Must have earned one of the following:
- A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
Be of good moral fitness as determined by a criminal background check, department investigation, or other reliable sources. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-060-0300.
Security professionals must demonstrate the core values of:
- Honesty
- Good Character
- Public Trust
- Fair Treatment of Others
- Respect for the Laws of this State and Nation
Please review the Background Check Information page to review mandatory and discretionary disqualifiers prior to applying for certification or licensure.
Prerequisites: DPSST Unarmed Certification
Duration: 24 Hours
Cost: $400
DPSST Armed Refresher
Must have current armed private security certification.
Prerequisites: DPSST Armed Professional Certification
Duration: 4 Hours
Cost: $150