Security service
ATPS Security offers security guard training in Washington, DC and Maryland, led by our Chief Training Officer. DC training supports Special Police Officer and security officer commissioning, and Maryland training is approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. For other states, we explain the licensing path and where to start.
At a glance
Security Guard Training
Updated October 2026
We train our own officers to a standard above the state minimum, and we open that training to people starting a security career in DC and Maryland.
Training is led by Brandon Sterling, our Chief Training Officer, a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 20 years across military, law enforcement, private security and investigations.
Coverage
Training for Special Police Officer and security officer commissioning through MPD and DLCP.
Training approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, with certification issued by the Maryland State Police.
We operate in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Mississippi and South Dakota, but we do not run training schools there. Each state sets its own licensing and training rules through its own regulator. Contact us and we will point you to the right agency, or apply to work with us and we will guide you through it.
Every ATPS officer receives ongoing training in customer service, crisis prevention and intervention, and report writing. Specialized training covers use-of-force tools, tactical medical response and mental health awareness.
Where we work
ATPS Security provides security guard training from our Washington, DC headquarters across Maryland and Virginia, with regional operations leaders in Southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore. We are also licensed in West Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, South Dakota.
HeadquartersThe Watergate Building, 2600 Virginia Ave NW, Suite 205Officer typesArmed, unarmed and Special Police Officers (SPOs)
LicensingSecurity guards certified through the Maryland State Police
How it starts
A supervisor walks your property, reviews past incidents and asks how your people use the space. You get a written coverage recommendation.
We write clear post orders, set check-in points and match licensed officers to the post: armed, unarmed or DC Special Police Officer.
Officers report through GPS-enabled software, supervisors check posts, and you have a direct line to leadership whenever you need it.
FAQ
Need an answer that is not here? Call 888-278-9125. Operations are staffed 24/7.
We offer training in Washington, DC and Maryland. In our other states, we can explain the licensing requirements and point you to the state regulator.
Training is led by Chief Training Officer Brandon Sterling, a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 20 years in military, law enforcement, private security and investigations.
Graduates are welcome to apply. Visit our careers page to see how to apply.
Call 888-278-9125 or send a message through our contact page and our training team will share the current schedule and enrollment steps.
Get started
Tell us about your property and our team will follow up to schedule a walk-through. For urgent coverage, call us any time.
