Applications and fees must be received by DCJS and all application & eligibility requirements must be met prior to enrollment.

DCJS will issue a confirmation to individuals with details regarding training session date & location and any special instructions. You will be scheduled for the next available session if the requested date is full.

Course Title and Code: Security Rifle Instructor Entry-Level Training (17E)

Application Type: Security Rifle Instructor Entry-Level Training Enrollment form (PSS_SI)

Course Description: Entry-Level training provided by DCJS which, if already certified as a firearms instructor, makes an individual eligible to apply for certification as a Private Security Services Security Rifle Instructor.

This is a twenty-four (24) hour training session conducted over the course of three (3) days. It is designed to prepare DCJS firearms instructors to teach the new Security Rifle program. The Security Rifle course is not a SWAT-style training program, nor does it cover sniper or designated marksman subjects. Instead, the Security Rifle certification program is designed to teach effective rifle/carbine use by those security officers who are armed, or may require access to this type of firearm in the conduct of their day-to-day duties, or in emergency situations.

Additional Information:

1. AR-15 rifles are available at the training facility at no charge. Only that ammunition issued by APT will be utilized.
   
   
2. Students must be prepared to participate in positional shooting. Persons with physical disabilities that limit their ability to shoot a rifle from the kneeling or prone position will not be allowed to participate in this program.
   
   
3. All participants in this training will be required to sign a hold harmless agreement releasing APT from any liability resulting from this training.

Scheduled date:
Please see the training dates for course schedules. Following review of all application requirements, the department shall assign the applicant to an entry-level training session.

Eligibility/Application Requirements :

1. Be a currently certified firearms instructor through DCJS.

Submit to the Department:

1. Security Rifle Instructor Entry-Level Training Enrollment form (PSS_SI) and applicable non-refundable fee.
   
   
2. Official documentation that the applicant has successful qualified, with a minimum range qualification of 85%, with each of the following:
   • A revolver
   • A semi-automatic handgun; and
   • A shotgun
   
   
3. Official documentation verifying that the individual is a DCJS-certified firearms instructor. For more information, view the Official Documentation page.
   
   
4. Please note: you will not be scheduled for training until all applications, fees and documentation are submitted.

View the Instructor page for more information.

Course Title and Code: Security Rifle Instructor In-service Training (17I)

We are not currently offering an in-service class.