ASIS GDL PSO 2010

A U.S.-focused ASIS guideline for selecting, screening, and training private security officers.

ASIS GDL PSO-2010 provides minimum recommended practices for private security officer selection and training. This 24-page PDF guideline covers terminology, state regulatory considerations, employment screening criteria, training formats and topics, firearms training, emergency response, life safety, job assignments, and sample adjudication scoring. It is intended for security employers, training providers, regulatory bodies, and security management professionals developing consistent hiring and qualification processes.

Application Scope: Use for developing or evaluating private security officer selection, background screening, licensing, onboarding, continuing education, and training programs in the United States. Organizations should adapt the recommendations to applicable state laws, regulatory requirements, and assignment-specific risks.