Welcome to Samaritan Defense Training Center – Your Premier Virginia DCJS Certification Course Provider!

Welcome to Samaritan Defense Training Center – Your Premier Virginia DCJS Certification Course Provider!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding and exciting career in the security or risk management field? The first step is obtaining the required training and certification.

At Samaritan Defense Training Center, we are proud to be a top-tier Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) approved training school, offering exceptional instruction for both Unarmed and Armed Security Officers.

Our instructors are highly distinguished, seasoned protection professionals with extensive real-world domestic and international operational experience. Our courses are designed to be challenging and interactive, employing proven teaching techniques that cater to adult learners.

Our unique approach to firearms training ensures that our students are not only well-trained but also confident in their abilities to safely operate both on the range and in the field as Security Officers.

Check out our comprehensive course offerings:

This course is perfect for individuals performing functions such as observation, detection, reporting, or notification of authorities regarding persons or property, without carrying or having access to a firearm in their duties.

Unarmed Security Officer Training

(01E Prerequisite) For those looking to become armed security officers, this course covers safeguarding and protecting persons and property, including carrying or having access to a firearm in their duties.

This comprehensive package includes all the necessary training for becoming an armed security officer, ensuring the safety and protection of individuals and property.

Armed Security Officer Package 01E + 05E + 075E

** (075E or 07E Prerequisite) Our shotgun course provides classroom and firing range instruction for those looking to add this unique and valuable firearms endorsement.

** (075E or 07E Prerequisite) Our Patrol Rifle course provides classroom and firing range instruction for those looking to add this unique and valuable firearms endorsement.

07R Handgun Requalification: $65.00
08R Shotgun Requalification: $50.00
10R Patrol Rifle Requalification: $125.00
01I Security Officer In-Service (Online): $50.00

Additional Fees / Add-ons:

Firearm Rental Fee – $10.00
Range Rental Fee– $25.00
Ammunition – 9mm ($25.00) / 12 Gauge ($15.00) / 5.56 ($35.00)

Contact us via email at training@samaritanps.com or call 866-906-2334 for additional information and to register.

Join Samaritan Defense Training Center today and take the first step towards an exciting and fulfilling career in the security and risk management industry!

Ready to get started? Simply complete and submit the registration form below.

*A non-refundable deposit of 50% will be charged to students at time of registration.  Payment in full must be received by the training start date.

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