- This course has passed.
DPSST Armed Professional Initial
Prerequisites:
DPSST Unarmed Certification
Duration:
24 Hours
Cost:
$400
Schedule:
WEDNESDAY, March 26: 9:00am – 5:00pm at 540 Training Facility
THURSDAY, March 27: 9:00am – 5:00pm at 540 Training Facility
FRIDAY, March 28: 8:00am – 5:00 pm at Douglas Ridge Rifle Club
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Armed 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.
Required Equipment:
- Standard range attire while conducting firearms training (weather-appropriate activewear, etc.)
- Reliable semi-automatic pistol w/ at least three to five magazines. Must be able to have at least 45 rounds loaded into magazines on your person.
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350 rounds of handgun ammunition
- Strong-side belt outside the waistband (OWB) holster – drawing from concealment is prohibited in this class**
- Support-side magazine carrier(s)
- Belt for range work compatible w/ holster and magazine carrier
- Eye protection for day conditions and Ear protection
- Hat with brim
- Sturdy footwear for range