Training & Education

WSCJTC holds a variety of courses for those in the law enforcement, corrections, public safety and the criminal justice field. Many of these courses have prerequisites that must be met and may only be open to certain individuals. Click any course below for more information on availability and requirements.

Disclaimer: The courses labeled as WSCJTC are fully supported by Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, all registration, curriculum, and instructors are managed by Commission. 

Featured WSCJTC Programs and Projects:

Private Security Certified Firearms Instructors

Private Security (PS) Certified Firearms Instructors are a cadre of firearms instructors that currently work for security/investigative companies, law enforcement/corrections, and firearms training companies. These instructors perform the mandated armed qualifications for the Washington Department of Licensing (WA DOL) armed guard/investigator/bail bond recovery agent licensing requirements.

To become a Private Security Certified Firearms Instructor:

  • Individuals must meet the mission and values of the WSCJTC.
  • Uphold the rules set forth in WAC 139-37.
  • Currently work for a security/investigative company, bail bond recovery company, law enforcement/corrections agency, firearms training company, or other entity firearms instructor (e.g. NRA, Oregon DPSST, Idaho POST).
  • Individuals must possess a business license to conduct business in Washington State or work for a company who possesses a business license to conduct business in Washington State.

PS Certified Firearms Instructors follow a set curriculum created by the WSCJTC. 

Any instructor not following the Firearms Certificate Training Process may be reported by submitting a Firearms Certificate Instructor Complaint Form

  • Instructors unable to meet program policies and WAC 139-37 will be removed from the instructor cadre.

    Looking for information on the Firearms Certificate Program? Please click here.

Training Courses

Locating Class Sessions

If you are interested in any of our PS Certified Instructor classes, available sessions are in the ACADIS List of Available Training.  To see the sessions and for registration, please follow this link – Available Training.

  • Once on this training page, locate the “FILTERS” button at the top right-hand side of the page.
  • In the “Keyword” Field, use the chosen keyword from below, then click the APPLY button. 
    • See below for a list of the keywords and corresponding classes.
    • All available sessions will be displayed. 
  • For more information on each session, click the individual session.
  • User must have training manager permissions in Acadis to register for courses. If you need access to the Portal, please contact pspi@cjtc.wa.gov.  

 

Keyword For this class
2320 Private Security Handgun Instructor Recertification
2321 Private Security Shotgun Instructor Certification
2322 Private Security Handgun Instructor Certification
2323 Private Security Shotgun Instructor Recertification
2324 Private Security Rifle Instructor Certification
2325 Private Security Rifle Instructor Recertification
2326 Private Security Scoped Rifle Instructor Certification

 

Reminders

  • Instructors must use current versions of all forms.
    • Current versions can be located through Box.com.
      • Outdated forms will be rejected.
  • All documents must be in a PDF form and sent to pspi@cjtc.wa.gov.
  • Completed qualification test forms are to be given to the students or their agencies; you submit Form 727.
  • Do not submit student forms to the WSCJTC; they will not be processed.
  • Submit Form 727’s via email to pspi@cjtc.wa.gov as soon as possible upon meeting the requirements.
    • You must use the required document naming – see page 2 of Form 727 for more information. 
  • How do I file a complaint against a WSCJTC employee, certified instructor, contractor, or student? Please contact Marisa Peer at marisa.peer@cjtc.wa.gov. 

Reminders:

  • Instructors must use current versions of all forms.
    • Current versions can be located through Box.com
      • Outdated forms will be rejected.
  • All documents must be in a PDF form and sent to pspi@cjtc.wa.gov.
  • Completed qualification test forms are to be given to the students or their agencies; you submit Form 727.
  • Do not submit student forms to the WSCJTC; they will not be processed.
  • Submit Form 727’s via email to pspi@cjtc.wa.gov as soon as possible upon meeting the requirements. Note: You must use the required document naming – see page 2 of Form 727 for more information. 

 

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