Training
2 programs / 8 instructors
In person, Online
Firearm Instructor in Oakland, CA
The Loss Prevention Group (LPG) is a BSIS-approved training organization in Oakland, CA, offering security guard card training and fingerprinting services since 2006.
Training
2 programs / 8 instructors
In person, Online
2 course offerings
In person, Online
State-compliant security guard card training including Live Scan fingerprinting and BSIS license application submission. Offered in-person with optional online components.
Initial and annual Continuing Education courses available through an online training portal. Part of the Guard Card class may be completed online with in-person requirements.
Eric serves as the Office Manager for Loss Prevention Group overseeing daily administrative and operational tasks. His duties include student scheduling, application processing, fingerprinting, student paperwork, and customer support both in person and online. Eric has nearly 40 years of experience in the security and fingerprinting industry. His professiona...
Jack has nearly 20 years of experience in the security industry. His background includes working as a security officer at the San Francisco Zoo, serving as a security supervisor at multiple San Francisco hotels, and serving as both a site supervisor and a field supervisor at LPG (when the company had a guard services division). Currently, Jack plays a key ro...
Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University and completed academy training through the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium.
Jim brings over 37 years of combined law enforcement and private security experience to LPG. He has served as a Guard Card Instructor with LPG for more than five years and previously worked for SMGI/GS3 and other security providers in the Bay Area, accumulating more than five years of professional security industry experience. Before entering the private sec...
John is a retired law enforcement officer with 23 years of dedicated service and has been a part-time instructor with Loss Prevention Group since 2011.
Marcus is a highly respected Master Security Instructor at Loss Prevention Group with more than 16 years of specialized teaching experience and a distinguished background that spans military service, law enforcement, and private security leadership.
Matt has over 30 years of experience in security, investigations, and law enforcement. Since 2004, Matt has worked as a police officer and supervisor in the Bay Area, serving in patrol, as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), Field Training Officer, Instructor, Peer Support Team member, and in other specialized enforcement roles. Before co-founding LPG in 2006...
Phil is a certified NRA Pistol instructor, NRA Shotgun Instructor, NRA Rifle Instructor, Personal Protection In-Home Instructor, Refuse to be a Victim Instructor, and Range Safety Officer.
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Primary location: 524 7th Street, Oakland CA 94607
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