Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your training facility located?
How can I contact Shields Point Training Academy to discuss my training needs?
Please visit our Contact Us page and we will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
Are you Metro accessible?
What are your hours of operation?
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Eastern. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept credit and debit cards. We will not accept cash, money orders or personal checks. Note: In order to reserve a seat in our training, we require payment prior to the beginning of class.
Do we get a lunch break during training?
Yes, every class offers a 10-minute break every 50 minutes and a lunch break. We offer a refrigerator and microwave for student use.
Are state fees included in the course's cost?
Will we receive our license/registration after taking the training?
Is ammunition included in the armed training fees?
No. Every student is responsible for providing his or her own ammunition, which must be brass only. Training fees include eye and ear protection, and range rental.
Are the Baton, OC and Handcuff training included in the Armed course?
Do you offer in class in-service training?
What if I have something on my background, will my application be denied?
Approval or denial of a registrant’s application is entirely up to the state issuing credentials. Shields Point recommends that any individual with a felony or misdemeanor on their record contact the state directly. Please see below:
– Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services: 804-786-4700
– Maryland State Police: 410-653-4623
– District of Columbia SOMB: 202-671-0500
Who is eligible to take security training in Virginia?
To become a Security Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, applicants must be at least 18 years old, be a United States citizen or legal resident alien of the US and have a good moral character.
What are training requirements for Virginia DCJS courses?
Unarmed Security Officer:
– 01E Security Officer Core Subjects – 18 Hours
Armed Security Officer:
– 01E Security Officer Core Subjects (prerequisite) – 18 Hours
– 05E Arrest Authority – 8 Hours
– 075E Entry Level Handgun – 24 Hours + Range Qualification
Private Investigator (Unarmed):
– 02E Private Investigator – 60 Hours
Armed Private Investigator:
– 02E Private Investigator – 60 Hours
– 07E or 075E Handgun Training – Class Hours + Range Qualification
Personal Protection Specialist (Unarmed):
– 32E Personal Protection Specialist – 60 Hours
– Armed Personal Protection Specialist:
– 32E Personal Protection Specialist – 60 Hours
– 07E or 075E Handgun Training (prerequisite) – Class Hours + Range Qualification
– 09E Advanced Handgun – 14 Hours + Range Qualification
General Instructor:
– DCJS approved alternative General Instructor training – 40 Hours
Firearms Instructor:
– DCJS approved alternative General Instructor training (prerequisite) – 40 Hours
– DCJS approved alternative Firearms Instructor training – 40 Hours + Range Qualification
Does Shields Point offer job placement?
Unfortunately, we do not offer job placement. Shields Point trains more than 100 students every month making it impossible to guarantee job placement for every individual.
I have a specific question that was not listed here. What should I do?
Please visit our Contact Us page and we will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
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