We've trained 2,000+ guards in San Diego. Here's who we are and why it matters to you.
Security Officer Training Center (SOTC) was founded with one goal: make it as easy as possible for people in San Diego to start a career in security. We've been doing exactly that for over 20 years.
We're located in Spring Valley, California — right in the heart of the San Diego area. Our students come from all walks of life. Some are starting fresh. Some are adding skills to an existing career. All of them leave with real training, real certifications, and real confidence.
We are proud to be BSIS-approved. Every course we teach meets or exceeds California state requirements. When you graduate from SOTC, you're not just licensed — you're prepared.
Background: Law enforcement experience and years in field security. Mike has personally taught and certified over 2,000 California security professionals across the guard card, firearms, and CCW programs at SOTC.
Teaching specialty: The difference between what's in the textbook and what actually happens on the job. Mike's CCW and firearms classes consistently rank as the top-rated experience our students name in feedback.
What he teaches at SOTC: California Powers to Arrest, Use of Force, BSIS firearms permit (classroom + live-fire qualification), 16-hour PC 26165 CCW, taser, baton, OC spray, and workplace violence prevention.
"It was amazing learning from the legendary Mike for my CCW. This man knows what he's doing. I will be back for sure. You got a customer for life!" — A.A., CCW Graduate
You're not a number here. Small classes mean you get real attention from real instructors. Questions get answered. Confusion gets cleared up fast.
BSIS paperwork is included in your course price. We fill it out with you and make sure it's correct. No delays from simple errors.
Our instructors have worked in security. They teach what matters — not just what's in the textbook.
Weekday and weekend classes every month. You can fit training into your life without quitting your current job.
Guard card, firearms, CCW, taser, CPR, baton — all at one location. No need to drive to multiple schools.
We don't disappear after you graduate. We help you understand next steps, and many graduates stay in contact with us for career guidance.
We're located in Spring Valley, California — easily accessible from all of San Diego County.
SOTC is officially approved by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) to provide security guard training. This means:
Get your guard card. Build a career that lasts. Enroll today — it takes 2 minutes.
