OR Security Guard study guide
OR Security Guard · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
This page supports candidates preparing for Oregon's private security credentials administered through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Private Security Program. The source material retrieved for this page describes four training and licensing tracks: Unarmed Professional basic and refresher training, Alarm Monitor training, Event and Entertainment certification (offered as online new and renewal training), and the Executive and Supervisory Manager license. It is written for people entering or advancing in Oregon contract security work - unarmed officers, alarm monitor staff, event security personnel, and those moving into manager roles - and for instructors who deliver the professional courses. Preparation should follow the published curriculum rather than guesswork: the Unarmed Professional Basic Course and Refresher Course, the Alarm Monitor Student Manual (Basic Training and Refresher Course v2.4), the Bomb Threat Quick Reference, the Event and Entertainment online training modules, and the Executive and Supervisory Manager License Information page. The OR Security Guard study guide has 4 sections and about 1,254 words.
01Unarmed Professional Basic Training
This domain tests the entry-level legal and practical knowledge an Oregon unarmed private security officer must have before being assigned to a post. DPSST certifies unarmed officers under ORS chapter 181A and OAR chapter 259, division 060, and the exam probes your authority, your use of force, your observation and reporting, and your professional conduct.
329 words, about 2 min02Alarm Monitor Training
This domain covers central-station work: receiving signals, verifying them, dispatching responders, and documenting everything, under DPSST certification and the customer's contract. The exam tests whether you can act on a signal correctly and defensibly, and whether you protect account information.
327 words, about 2 min03Event and Entertainment Certification
This domain covers venue and event security: access control, crowd management, ejection, and coordination with police and venue management. The exam tests whether you can run a post at a concert, fair, or stadium without overstepping your authority or creating a safety hazard.
307 words, about 2 min04Executive and Supervisory Manager Licensing
This domain tests the compliance side of the industry: the people who run a licensed contract security company or a registered proprietary security organization, and the supervisors who direct certified officers. The exam asks who is accountable for certification, training records, and reporting to DPSST.
291 words, about 1 min