EDUCATION, STANDARDS & TRAINING DEPARTMENT

Advancing Private Security Training Standards

The Department of Education, Standards, and Training establishes and supports consistent, high-quality training for Louisiana’s private security industry. Through standardized curricula, instructor development, compliance oversight, and continuous program improvement, the department helps ensure security professionals are prepared to serve safely, ethically, and effectively. Our vision is to establish, maintain, regulate, and refine rigorous standardized training for the Louisiana Private Security industry.

Explore training requirements, S.O.S.T. course materials, instructor resources, professional development opportunities, testing information, and updates to Louisiana’s security training standards.

Consistency

Establish a strong foundation through consistent standards and reliable systems

• S.O.S.T. Standards
• Security Officer and Instructor Curriculum
• Instructor Credentialing
  

Support

Empower instructors and stakeholders with education resources and support

• Instructor Conferences
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• New Instructor Onboarding
  

Regulate

Promote accountability and compliance through oversite and data-driven practices

• Instructor Observations
• Use of Force Database
• Compliance Oversight

Improvement

Continually enhancement of programs to meet evolving industry and legislative needs

• Annual Curriculum Review
• Ongoing Support & Resources

Looking Ahead: We are committed to evolving our program through strategic planning, legislative awareness, and innovation; all while maintaining the highest standards of training and accountability.