2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Private Security Officer
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Law, Public Safety & Security

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8918031	
CIP Number	0743010900	
Grade Level	12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	1 credit	
Teacher Certification	LAW ENF @7   7G
PUB SERV 7 G	
CTSO	Skills USA, FPSA Inc.	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	33-9032 Security Guards	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety & Security career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Law, Public Safety & Security career cluster. 

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of one credit. When the recommended sequence is followed, the structure will allow students to complete a specified portion of the program for employment.  Per DOACS regulations, Section 5N-1.140, F.A.C., an applicant for a Class "D" Security Officer license may fulfill the training requirement by completion of this program.  NOTE:  School must be certified by DOACS in order to give industry certificate.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirements	
A	8918031	Private Security Officer	1 credit	33-9032	3	VO	
Graduation Requirement Abbreviations-(EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

Academic Alignment Table

Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators specializing in the fields of science, mathematics, English/language arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses. Career and Technical Education courses that have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and the Florida Standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts will show the following data: the quantity of academic standards in the CTE course; the total number of standards contained in the academic course; and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Anatomy/ Physiology
Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Environmental Science	Genetics	Integrated Science	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
8918031	0/87
**	0/80
**	0/83
**	0/69
**	0/67
**	0/70
**	0/69
**	0/82
**	0/66
**	0/74
**	0/72
**	
**   Alignment pending review                                                                                            #   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4	
8918031	0/67
**	0/75
**	0/54
**	0/46
**	0/45
**	0/45
**	0/45
**	
**   Alignment pending review                   #   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course
	
Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above.  These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields.  It is important to note that the 6-12 literacy standards in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects are not meant to replace content standards in those areas but rather to supplement them.

This curriculum framework incorporates the grades 9-10 reading and writing literacy standards in the first two courses of this CTE program and grade 11-12 reading and writing literacy standards in the third and fourth courses of this CTE program.  The standards for Mathematical Practices describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students.  These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.  This curriculum framework incorporates the appropriate mathematical practices in the first four courses of this CTE program. 
Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Regulated Programs

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing is responsible for establishing standards for the employment and training of full-time private security, private investigative, and recovery services through licensure and regulation of those industries pursuant to Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Private Security Officer.
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Private Security Officer.
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Private Security Officer.
04.0	Understand the requirements of Chapter 493, F.S., and 5N-1, F.A.C., regulating the private security industry in Florida.
05.0	Understand Chapter 776, F.S., and the legal authority and liability for security actions involving the use of force.
06.0	Apply basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques.
07.0	Conduct emergency procedures.
08.0	Understand the importance of ethics and professional conduct.
09.0	Access Control.
10.0	Demonstrate patrol techniques.
11.0	Make observations and write reports concerning security incidents.
12.0	Demonstrate interviewing techniques.
13.0	Conduct security duties regarding fire detection, suppression and life safety.
14.0	Perform crime and accident prevention techniques.
15.0	Perform crime and accident scene protection.
16.0	Terrorism Awareness.
17.0	Identify entrepreneurship opportunities in the private security industry.
18.0	Demonstrate employability skills in the private security industry.
19.0	Understand the importance of public and interagency relations.
20.0	Demonstrate courtroom procedures.
21.0	Understand the fundamentals of personal security.
22.0	Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills.
23.0	Demonstrate professional communication skills.
24.0	Perform traffic control.
25.0	Perform crowd control.
26.0	Identify special problems for security. 
27.0	Terrorism Awareness. 
28.0	Have an awareness of violence in the workplace. 

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:	 	Private Security Officer 
Course Number: 	8918031
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as a Private Security Officer (SOC 33-9032).  The content includes, but is not limited to, legal issues, basic first aid, emergency procedures, ethics and professional conduct, access control, patrol techniques, report writing, interview techniques, fire safety, crime and accident prevention and protection, terrorism awareness, public relations, courtroom procedures, communication skills, and personal protection.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Private Security Officer.		
01.01	Key Ideas and Details		
01.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.1		
01.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.2		
01.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.3		
01.02	Craft and Structure		
01.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.4		
01.02.2	Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.5		
01.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.6		
01.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
01.03.1	Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g. quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.7		
01.03.2	Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.8		
01.03.3	Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.9		
01.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
01.04.1	By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
01.04.2	By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.1112.RST.4.10		
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Private Security Officer.		
02.01	Text Types and Purposes		
02.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.1		
02.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.2		
02.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
02.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4		
02.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.5		
02.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.6		
02.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
02.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.7		
02.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.8		
02.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.9		
02.04	Range of Writing		
02.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.1112.WHST.4.10		
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success Private Security Officer.		
03.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
03.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
03.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
03.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
03.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
03.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
03.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
03.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
04.0	Understand the requirements of Chapter 493, F.S., and 5N-1, F.A.C., regulating the private security industry in Florida--The student will be able to:			
04.01	Discuss the necessity of regulation of the private security industry.			
04.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the definitions listed in Chapter 493.6101, F.S.			
04.03	Identify those people who may perform the duties of a private security officer, but to whom Chapter 493, F.S. does not apply.			
04.04	Understand the process involved in the initial application for licensure as outlined in Section 493.6105, F.S. and 5N-1.120, F.A.C.			
04.05	Understand the licensure and posting requirements specified in Section 493.6106, F.S.			
04.06	Recognize that the DOACS shall conduct an investigation of an applicant prior to the issuance of a license, and that the investigation will include the items listed in Section 493.6108, F.S.			
04.07	Understand license contents and duration, and the requirement to carry such license while on duty as a private security officer as stated in Section 493.6111, F.S.			
04.08	Know the requirements of license renewal per Section 493.6113, F.S.			
04.09	Understand the requirements of Section 493.6114, F.S., for canceling or inactivating a license.			
04.10	Understand the prohibitions to carrying a weapon or firearm as listed in Section 493.6115, F.S. and 790.06, F.S.			
04.11	Discuss the grounds for disciplinary action by the DOACS against a licensee, agency or applicant as specified in Section 493.6118, F.S.			
04.12	Understand the penalties for violation of the provisions of Chapter 493, F.S. as listed in Section 5N-1.113, F.A.C.			
04.13	Understand the restrictions against use of the Great Seal of the State of Florida stated in Section 493.6124, F.S.			
04.14	Know the different classes, purposes and costs of licenses listed in Section 493.6301, F.S. and Section 5N-1.116, F.A.C.			
04.15	Know when the exceptions to wearing a uniform while on duty apply per Section 493.6305, F.S.			
04.16	Understand the authority and restrictions regarding use of exterior lights on security vehicles while patrolling private property per Section 316.2397, F.S.			
04.17	Understand the uniform, badge and insignia restrictions listed in Section 843.085, F.S. and that impersonating a law enforcement officer is an offense for which disciplinary action may be taken by DOACS.			
04.18	Recognize that complaints of a violation of Chapter 493, F.S. or 5N-1, F.A.C. shall be filed with, and investigated by, the DOACS and that, if probable cause exists to believe a violation has occurred, cases shall be conducted in accordance with Section 120.565, F.S. or Chapter 28-4, F.A.C.			
04.19	Understand prohibited activities and requirements as listed in Section 5N-1.124, F.A.C.			
04.20	Understand the restrictions on carrying ammunition as specified in Section 5N-1.129, F.A.C.			
05.0	Understand Chapter 776, F.S., and the legal authority and liability for security actions involving the use of force--The student will be able to:			
05.01	Identify criminal laws and procedures relative to common crimes, such as theft, assault, battery, robbery and burglary.  			
05.02	Identify the limitations of arrest authority (i.e. citizen arrest, retail theft)  			
05.03	Know the types of force, and purposes of its use, as stated in Chapter 776, F.S.  			
05.04	Define reasonable force and comprehend the liabilities and effects of the use of force.  			
05.05	Discuss the legal aspects of firearms, know the definition of deadly force and comprehend the circumstances and officer must consider before using it.  			
05.06	Explain the rights of victims and witnesses and how these rights apply to all individuals, including security officers, who may be victims or witnesses.  			
05.07	Explain civil and criminal court rules, procedures, and courtroom demeanor for giving testimony and presenting evidence.  			
05.08	Explain subpoena, deposition, and pretrial hearing, including who is required to attend, what to do and what to avoid.  			
05.09	Explain the roles in criminal and civil court for the judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, jury and security officer.  			
05.10	Identify types of questions a witness may be asked and ways to prepare for testifying.  			
05.11	Understand the proper response to a crime in progress.			
05.12	Understand the guidelines for when a client requests a search.  			
06.0	Apply basic first aid techniques--The student will be able to:			
06.01	Demonstrate basic first aid techniques to service a victim's needs until professional assistance arrives.  			
06.02	Understand basic first aid instructions on various injuries, wounds and shock and emergency response requirements.			
06.03	Understand the Florida Good Samaritan Act.			
06.04	Be oriented to Blood Borne Pathogens.  			
07.0	Conduct emergency procedures--The student will be able to:			
07.01	Identify emergency plans for fire and bomb threat evacuations.  			
07.02	Explain natural disaster preparation and responses (i.e., hurricanes and floods)   			
07.03	Use appropriate security tactics in special circumstances, such as a major electrical failure. 			
08.0	Understand the importance of ethics and professional conduct--The student will be able to:			
08.01	Describe what professional conduct is for a security officer.			
08.02	Define the code of conduct/ethics for security officers.			
08.03	Understand "command presence" and the symbolism of a uniform and proper personal grooming.			
08.04	Discuss the importance of the uniform and proper personal grooming to image and professionalism in using assertive techniques to maintain security.			
08.05	Discuss discipline issues.			
08.06	Discuss maintaining work-readiness and alertness and how to cope with shift work/sleep adjustment issues.			
08.07	Discuss the importance of honesty in dealing with the public, employees and supervisors.			
08.08	Demonstrate techniques of how to develop rapport with management, employees, guests and visitors.			
08.09	Define what Sexual Harassment is.			
08.10	Discuss Internet, cell phone, and text-messaging etiquette.			
09.0	Access Control–The student will be able to:			
09.01	Describe procedures for people.			
09.02	Describe procedures for vehicles.			
09.03	Describe different basic technology available.			
09.04	Define the TWIC system.			
10.0	Demonstrate patrol techniques--The student will be able to:			
10.01	Describe the types of patrols.  			
10.02	Define "patrolling" and explain the purposes for patrolling areas.  			
10.03	Describe fixed post duties and vehicle control.  			
10.04	Identify the required equipment for security patrols.  			
10.05	Demonstrate foot patrol, mobile patrol, vehicle safety, and defensive-driving techniques.  			
10.06	Explain effective patrolling techniques, including preventive patrols and fire watches.  			
11.0	Make observations and write reports concerning security incidents--The student will be able to:			
11.01	Explain and demonstrate basic observation techniques			
11.02	Prepare field notes and record initial observations concerning security incidents.  			
11.03	Define the six interrogatives elements of a report: who, what, when, where, why and how.  			
11.04	Define the characteristics of a good report: clear, neat, complete, brief, accurate, and timely.  			
11.05	Describe the process for completing a report: generating ideas to include; outlining, writing and revising a draft; and proofreading the final report for correct grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.  			
11.06	Recognize sample reports common to the private security industry.			
11.07	Introduce student to bullet-style outlines.			
12.0	Demonstrate interviewing techniques--The student will be able to:			
12.01	Explain what an interview is.			
12.02	Identify the purpose and styles of interviews and explain how to motivate the person being interviewed.			
12.03	Use effective communication techniques to develop rapport with victims, witnesses, and suspects during an interview.			
12.04	Apply different approaches to interviews, including methods for ending an interview.			
12.05	Define deceptive cues.			
13.0	Conduct security duties regarding fire detection, suppression and life safety--The student will be able to:			
13.01	Discuss the mission of the security officer regarding fires.			
13.02	Define fire, highlighting the necessary ingredients.			
13.03	Explain the responsibilities of the security officer regarding:  fire prevention and fire extinguishing.			
13.04	Explain how to prevent and control fires and notify the fire department.			
a.	Describe sodium fires and acids.			
b.	Describe procedures for controlling small fires.			
c.	Identify extinguishing methods (cooling, smothering, and starving), list extinguishing agents, and identify markings on containers of extinguishing agents for use with different fires.			
13.05	Be familiar with life safety issues, such as:			
a.	Life safety plans.			
b.	Fire detection, location and intensity			
c.	Evacuation			
13.06	Explain Section 877.15, F.S., failure to control or report a dangerous fire.			
14.0	Perform crime and accident prevention techniques--The student will be able to:			
14.01	Perform access control and explain methods of prevention of thefts by use of lock, inspection or alarm technology.			
14.02	Explain methods of prevention of injury, elimination of hazards and reporting.			
14.03	Explain methods of prevention including securing company equipment, property and reporting deficiencies.			
14.04	Use telecommunications equipment.			
14.05	Define how CCTV can be used.			
15.0	Perform crime and accident scene protection--The student will be able to:			
15.01	Define a crime scene.			
15.02	Understand the value of crime/accident scene integrity to investigators, etc.			
15.03	Define the duties of the first security officer on the scene to:			
a.	Determine what makes up the crime/accident scene.			
b.	Isolate and protect the crime/accident scene.			
c.	Identify witnesses.			
15.04	Identify work habits of successful employees.  			
15.05	Understand evidence preservation and define "chain of custody".			
15.06	Discuss effects of contamination of evidence.			
16.0	Terrorism Awareness–The student will be able to:			
16.01	Definition and history of terrorism			
16.02	National threat levels			
16.03	Types of terrorist attacks			
16.04	Role of security officer			
16.05	Recognition and response to potential terrorist activities			
17.0	Identify entrepreneurship opportunities in the private security industry--The student will be able to:			
17.01	Describe the meaning of entrepreneurship and the types of businesses created by entrepreneurs that require security.			
17.02	Describe security businesses that serve the general public, private corporations, and other private organizations or groups.			
17.03	Describe the risks, advantages, responsibilities, and state and local licensing requirements for establishing a business that provides security.			
17.04	Compare personal traits and assets required of an entrepreneur in the security industry to those required of an employee.			
17.05	Compare opportunities for starting a security business to other job opportunities in the security industry.			
18.0	Demonstrate employability skills in the private security industry--The student will be able to:			
18.01	Conduct a job search and identify advanced-training opportunities and requirements in the security industry.			
18.02	Identify an employer's cost for security services and other major business investments.			
18.03	Obtain information on different job titles, licensing requirements, job responsibilities, rates of pay, employee benefits, work conditions, risks, and opportunities for career advancement in the security industry.			
18.04	Write a resume and modify it for different types of security jobs.			
18.05	Write a letter of introduction to a prospective employer.			
18.06	Obtain and complete sample application forms for employment as a private security officer.			
18.07	Demonstrate appropriate demeanor and interview techniques with prospective employers.			
18.08	Identify work habits of successful employees.			
18.09	Describe methods of making job changes appropriately.			
18.10	Demonstrate appropriate responses to performance evaluations from supervisors and others in the workplace.			
19.0	Understand the importance of public relations--The student will be able to:			
19.01	Explain the importance of security and law enforcement relations.			
19.02	Explain the importance of security and firefighter/EMT interactions.			
19.03	Describe the relations with the media.			
19.04	Describe the importance of community relations.			
19.05	Explain courtesy and etiquette issues in how they relate to security.			
20.0	Demonstrate courtroom procedures--The student will be able to:			
20.01	Explain the security officer's role as a witness in both criminal and civil court.			
20.02	Explain the roles of the judge, prosecutor, defense attorney and jury.			
20.03	Explain the security officer's rights as a victim/witness.			
20.04	Identify the types of questions a witness may be asked.			
20.05	Understand the use of reference records; value of good notes and reports; and the use of security records in court.			
20.06	Explain subpoena, deposition and pretrial hearing; who is required to attend; and discussing the case do's and don'ts.			
20.07	Discuss courtroom testimony issues; preparation and giving testimony.			
20.08	Demonstrate proper courtroom demeanor.			
21.0	Understand the fundamentals of personal security--The student will be able to:			
21.01	Explain the use of cognitive and affective skills in expressing calmness, courtesy,   patience, and self-control.  			
21.02	Describe techniques for diffusing hostility.  			
21.03	Describe safety concerns and steps to follow when responding to potentially violent situations and violent crimes.			
a.	Evasive tactics.			
b.	Describe weapons safety practices and ways to decrease the accidental or deliberate use of weapons.			
c.	Describe the types of weapons--such as batons, chemical weapons, knives, and guns--that might be used against a security officer or other individuals in violent situations.			
d.	Identify unarmed methods for responding to violent crimes, discouraging the use of weapons, and enhancing weapon safety.			
e.	Review the security officer's use of weapons as outlined in Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.			
22.0	Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills--The student will be able to:			
22.01	Understand perception factors - appearance, body language, tone of voice, etc.     			
22.02	Understand the importance of clarity in verbal and written communication.  			
22.03	Demonstrate professional communication skills.  			
22.04	Identify the effects of threats or challenges which are directed toward the security officer.  			
22.05	Identify the effects of threats or challenges which are directed toward a citizen by the security officer.  			
23.0	Demonstrate professional communications skills--The student will be able to:			
23.01	Demonstrate two-way radio use and procedures.			
23.02	Demonstrate proper telephone etiquette.			
23.03	Demonstrate other professional communication techniques			
24.0	Perform traffic control--The student will be able to:			
24.01	Describe general responsibilities of traffic controllers.  			
24.02	Identify areas where security officer may direct traffic (i.e. private property, special events, and parking lots).  			
24.03	Demonstrate position and posture in directing traffic.  			
24.04	Identify practical hand signals.  			
24.05	Identify safety equipment used during traffic direction.  			
24.06	Demonstrate use of the whistle, the flashlight, traffic cones and flares.  			
25.0	Perform crowd control--The student will be able to:			
25.01	Identify the types of crowds (i.e. peaceful, hostile, demonstration, etc.).			
25.02	Discuss the characteristics of crowds.			
25.03	Identify methods for directing the flow of crowd traffic.			
25.04	Understand the importance of teamwork among security officers in crowd control situations.			
25.05	Demonstrate crowd control techniques (i.e. interaction procedures, effective assertiveness, issuing directives, eliciting cooperation and identifying agitator).  			
25.06	Demonstrate effective security officer behavior in crowd control situations.  			
25.07	Describe riot and protest preparation.			
26.0	Identify special problems for security--The student will be able to:			
26.01	Know the fundamentals of understanding unique behavior:  dealing with disabilities; the emotionally distressed; elderly; juveniles; and transients and trespassers.			
26.02	Know the definition of, and be able to identify, controlled substances.			
26.03	Recognize when you are dealing with someone under the influence.			
26.04	Know the duties of an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) first responder including HAZMAT, how to read and understand labels, how to respond to a hazardous incident and security officer safety and accident prevention.			
27.0	Terrorism Awareness–The student will be able to:			
27.01	Dynamics of a terrorist attack.			
27.02	Proactive Counter Intelligence and Operational Security (OPSEC).			
27.03	Physical security and access control.			
27.04	Bomb incident response.			
27.05	Mail screening:			
a.	Biological/Chemical			
b.	Explosive			
27.06	Types of attacks and responses (BENICE):			
a.	Biological 			
b.	Explosive 			
c.	Nuclear			
d.	Incendiary			
e.	Chemical 			
f.	Energetic			
g.	Samples of Florida incidents.			
28.0	Have an awareness of violence in the workplace–The student will be able to:			
28.01	Describe the history, scope, and incidence of violence in the workplace.			
28.02	Be aware of potential violence.			
28.03	Explain security actions in preventing workplace violence, including use of physical security measures, detection of abnormalities, and reporting of incidents.			
28.04	Discuss responding to violent behavior.			
28.05	Explain the role of a security officer in providing assistance to, and cooperating with, trauma teams during crisis management.			

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

This program prepares secondary students for the unarmed Private Security Officer, Class "D" license, and occupations that require security licensing in accordance with Chapter 493, F.S. and Chapter 5N-1.140, F.A.C.

http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Licensing/Private-Security

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOAGS) is responsible for establishing uniform minimum standards for the employment and training of full-time and part-time Security Officers. 

 https://licensing.freshfromflorida.com/forms/SecurityOfficerCurriculumGuide.pdf
	
The occupational standards and benchmarks outlined in this secondary program correlate to the standards and benchmarks of the postsecondary program with the same Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) number.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA and FPSA, Inc. are the inter-curricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml