Your Security Career Starts Here.
Basic Security Officer, Firearms, and Private Investigator training in Norcross, Georgia. Choose from available in-person, online, and home-study options, with required firearms range qualifications completed in person.
Every great career begins with a decision.
Academy Since 2010
Professional security training in Georgia.
Experienced Instruction
Chief Earl Seegars — State Board instructor since 2005.
Five Primary Program Options
BSO, Firearms, Private Investigator and combined programs.
Norcross, Georgia
Serving Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta and eligible students throughout Georgia.
Choose Your Starting Point
Whether you are starting your security career, maintaining current credentials, or training a team, we route you to the correct process.
Start My Application
New to the Academy? Begin the official admissions process — $25 application fee, arrest disclosure, criminal consent, and staff background review — then onboarding and tuition.
Continue My Training
Already trained with us? Call or text the Academy so staff can verify your existing training record and arrange your continuing education, firearms requalification, or specialty courses — without repeating admissions. Verified returning students don't pay the $25 new-student application fee.
Train My Team
Security companies and organizations: our staff arrange training for multiple officers — programs, scheduling, and consolidated sponsor payment are confirmed with you. Submit an inquiry or call Admissions. Each sponsored officer still completes individual admissions and qualification steps.
Find the Training That Fits Your Goals
Choose the training that matches your experience and career goals. Compare program requirements and tuition, then begin the Academy admissions process.
Led by Chief Earl Seegars — Georgia State Board instructor since 2005
Law Enforcement & Security Private Training Academy — Norcross, GA since 2010. Meet the Academy →
24-Hour Basic Security Officer Certification
New to security
Foundational unarmed security training — legal authority, documentation, patrol, and emergency response.
Tuition includes coursework and preparation for the applicable certification exam, plus job-placement assistance.
16-Hour Firearms Certification
Existing training, pursuing armed qualification
Armed-duty firearms qualification, use-of-force law, and a required in-person range qualification step.
Standalone firearms enrollment is subject to Academy staff verification of your existing training and applicable prerequisites.
Tuition includes coursework, certification-exam preparation, job-placement assistance, range fee, and ammunition.
BSO + 16-Hour Firearms Certification
New to security, pursuing armed duty
Combined foundational unarmed training plus armed firearms certification and range qualification in one enrollment.
Tuition includes coursework, certification-exam preparation, job-placement assistance, range fee, and ammunition.
80-Hour Private Investigator Certification
Interested in private investigations
Comprehensive private investigations training — surveillance, evidence, interviewing, and public records.
Tuition includes coursework and preparation for the applicable certification exam, plus job-placement assistance.
80-Hour PI + 16-Hour Firearms Certification
Investigations plus firearms
Full 80-hour PI program plus armed firearms certification and required range qualification in one enrollment.
Tuition includes coursework, certification-exam preparation, job-placement assistance, range fee, and ammunition.
New students begin with a separate $25 application fee. Tuition is paid after Academy approval. All firearms programs require an in-person live-fire range qualification.
Training completion does not independently confer a state license or guarantee employment. The $25 application fee is separate from tuition and is not credited toward program tuition. Bundle savings apply to standard tuition only.
Your Training. Your Schedule. Your Pace.
Choose the format that works best for you. Train at the Academy, online, or through home study — begin when you're ready and progress through coursework and testing at your own pace.
In-Person Training
Train at the Academy with direct access to instructors, classroom resources, and hands-on guidance.
Online Training
Access available Academy courses through our online learning platform — complete video lessons, coursework, and assessments around your schedule.
Home Study
Study independently with Academy-provided materials, with testing and practical requirements coordinated through the Academy.
Three Training Tracks. One Career Goal.
Choose the learning format that fits your life and move toward certification with the guidance and resources of the Academy.
Chief Earl Seegars
President & Chief Instructor
Georgia State Board instructor since 2005
Training Designed to Prepare You for What Comes Next
Vocational security instruction rooted in disciplined standards and career readiness. Our classrooms bring together new officers, experienced professionals, and returning students in a focused, instructor-led environment.
Experienced Instruction
Professional training guided by qualified instructors and established Academy leadership focused on practical knowledge and career readiness.
Flexible Learning Options
Available in-person, home-study, and eligible online training formats help students pursue professional development around their schedules.
Guidance Through Enrollment
Academy staff help students understand required applications, documentation, training requirements, and next steps.
Career-Focused Certifications
Training supports professional development in security and private investigations to help students advance toward their career goals.
What Our Graduates Say
Direct verified student feedback from graduates of the Law Enforcement & Security Private Training Academy.
"Whether it's at the firing range or in the classroom, Chief Earl Seegars and his staff are very professional. They really care about their students. If you want to get professional training as a security officer without wasting your time, this is the place."
Viktor M.
Security Officer Graduate
"Chief is the BEST instructor I could have ever hoped for. He's very informative and pays close attention to each student's individual needs. I appreciate the time he took with me to make sure I not only passed my qualifications exam, but to also help others avoid costly mistakes while in uniform."
Cee Cee
Armed Security Graduate
"Chief Seegars is motivated, patient, knowledgeable, approachable, professional and a skillful instructor. He emphasized the firearm safety rules. After seventeen years in law enforcement, I still got to learn something new. I totally recommend this Academy for all the training one may need."
Ekrem Z.
Law Enforcement Professional
Getting Started Is Simple
A clear, four-step path from selecting your program to beginning your training. Staff review, onboarding, and tuition-after-approval are all part of the process.
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Choose Your Program
Explore your training options and select the certification that matches your goals.
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Apply Online
Submit your application, arrest disclosure and criminal consent.
$25 New-Student Application Fee
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Admissions Review
Academy staff review your file and complete the required background review.
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Get Approved & Begin Training
Complete onboarding, select your training track and delivery format, then pay tuition after approval.
From Training to Opportunity
The Academy helps students understand career pathways, learn about employment resources, job fairs, security employers, and professional opportunities when available.
Possible Career Directions
Pathways shown are possible professional directions — not a guaranteed sequence or career outcome. Licensing and hiring depend on state requirements, employer criteria, and individual qualifications.
Prepare for the Profession
Develop the professional foundation, situational awareness, ethics, and documentation standards required for high-responsibility security assignments.
Connect With Opportunities
Access Academy job fair notices, security employer connections, and industry announcements for licensed security officers across Metro Atlanta and Georgia.
Keep Moving Forward
Advance from unarmed security to armed duty, private investigations, and leadership through continuing education and advanced skill qualifications.
Companies: our staff arrange training for multiple officers — programs, scheduling, and consolidated sponsor payment are confirmed by Academy staff. Each sponsored officer still completes individual admissions and qualification steps. Call (678) 585-4644 or text (678) 656-3398.
*Disclaimer: Employment is not guaranteed. Hiring opportunities depend on employer availability, candidate qualifications, state licensing requirements, background check eligibility, and individual hiring criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear information about training programs, formats, and enrollment.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Explore your training options and take the first step toward professional security or investigative training.