Denver Security Guard Renewal | 8-Hour Online Course
On-Demand CourseCourse Overview
Renew your Denver security guard license online with a City & County of Denver approved provider. Self-paced 8-hour course, mobile-friendly. Start today.
What's Included
- • 8 hours of comprehensive training
- • Professional certification upon completion
- • Access to course materials
Learning Objectives
- • Identify the current laws and regulations that govern security guard work in Denver, and recognize what's changed since your last renewal.
- • Apply the City & County of Denver's standards for guard conduct, use of force, and professional responsibility on the job.
- • Understand your reporting obligations and how to document incidents correctly.
- • Recognize the boundaries of your authority and how to interact lawfully with the public and law enforcement.
- • Complete your renewal requirement with confidence and submit your certificate of completion.
Course Content
Denver Renewal Security Guard Training — 8-Hour Course Outline
- • 1.1 Module Orientation
- • 1.2 Recent Changes to Denver Municipal Code
- • 1.3 New Colorado Security-Related Legislation
- • 1.4 Updated Federal Laws Affecting Security
- • 1.5 Court Decisions Impacting Security Practices
- • 1.6 Regulatory Compliance Updates
- • 1.7 Practical Application: Compliance Self-Audit
- • 1.8 Module 1 Knowledge Check
Module 2 — Advanced Communication & Conflict Resolution
- • 2.1 Module Orientation
- • 2.2 Advanced De-escalation Techniques
- • 2.3 Mental Health Awareness in 2026 Denver
- • 2.4 Cultural Competency & Bias Recognition
- • 2.5 Crisis Communication Strategies
- • 2.6 Working with Diverse Populations
- • 2.7 Module 2 Knowledge Check
Module 3 — Technology in Modern Security
- • 3.1 Module Orientation
- • 3.2 Digital Surveillance Systems
- • 3.3 Access Control Innovations
- • 3.4 Mobile Security Applications
- • 3.5 Cybersecurity Awareness for Working Guards
- • 3.6 Drone & Aerial Awareness Updates
- • 3.7 Module 3 Knowledge Check
Module 4 — Current Threats & Response Strategies
- • 4.1 Module Orientation
- • 4.2 Evolving Security Threats and Trends
- • 4.3 Active Assailant Response: Run, Hide, Fight
- • 4.4 Terrorism Awareness and Prevention
- • 4.5 Workplace Violence Recognition
- • 4.6 Emergency Preparedness Updates
- • 4.7 Module 4 Knowledge Check
Module 5 — Professional Development & Career Growth
- • 5.1 Module Orientation
- • 5.2 Leadership Skills for Security Professionals
- • 5.3 Career Advancement Pathways
- • 5.4 Specialized Security Certifications
- • 5.5 Building Professional Networks
- • 5.6 Industry Best Practices and Standards
- • 5.7 Comprehensive Final Examination
- • 5.8 Certificate & Course Closeout
Your Instructor
Catherine D. Flowers
Catherine Flowers is the founder and Director of Training at Security Compliance Academy, an approved security guard training provider with the City & County of Denver. A retired police officer and former U.S. Army Military Police officer, she brings more than 27 years of investigative and security experience to her training. Her courses are built to keep working guards current, confident, and compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
Currently licensed Denver unarmed security guards who need to complete their annual renewal training. If you're renewing your Denver unarmed guard license, this 8-hour course satisfies the continuing education requirement.
Is this course approved by Denver?
Yes. Security Compliance Academy is an approved training provider with the City & County of Denver, and this course meets the 8-hour continuing education requirement for unarmed guard license renewal.
Is it fully online?
Yes. The course is 100% online and self-paced. You can complete it on a phone, tablet, or computer, on your own schedule.
How long is the course?
Eight hours of continuing education, organized into five modules: Updated Laws & Regulations, Advanced Communication & Conflict Resolution, Technology in Modern Security, Current Threats & Response Strategies, and Professional Development & Career Growth.
Do I have to finish it all at once?
No. You can work through it at your own pace and return where you left off. Note that lessons are time-gated, so you'll move through the material in order rather than skipping ahead.
Is there a test?
Yes. Each module has a knowledge check, and the course ends with a comprehensive final exam. You'll need to score at least 80% to pass each one. You can review the material and retake a check if you don't pass the first time.
What do I get when I finish?
A certificate of completion to submit with your Denver renewal paperwork.
Does this cover armed guard renewal?
No. This course is for unarmed renewal only. If you carry a firearm on duty, your armed endorsement has separate training and qualification requirements this course does not cove
I've never held a Denver guard license. Can I start here?
No. This is a renewal course for guards who are already licensed. First-time applicants need the 16-hour initial course.
How do I actually renew my license once I finish?
You'll submit your certificate of completion along with Denver's other renewal requirements to the Department of Excise & Licenses