Certification Classes
COMING SOON:
DPSST Unarmed Security Certification Course
This course will be available for enrollment soon. Amy Edwards, MEd is a DPSST-Certified Unarmed Security Instructor, and we are finalizing scheduling and student intake. The details below are provided for those preparing to begin the Oregon certification process and would like to be notified when registration opens.
Online Unarmed Security Certification (DPSST)
This course provides the required training to become a licensed unarmed private security professional in Oregon. The curriculum meets official DPSST standards, covering safety, situational awareness, communication, professionalism, de-escalation, and Oregon private security law.
Course Highlights
DPSST-compliant unarmed certification curriculum
Practical, real-world examples and scenario discussion
Emphasis on ethical, community-oriented security practice
Guided walkthrough of the DPSST application process
Eligibility Requirements (DPSST)
To qualify for DPSST Unarmed Security Certification, applicants must:
Be at least 18 years old
Be of good moral fitness
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Have no disqualifying criminal history
Tuition
Course Fee: $100
Registration will open soon. Join the interest list to receive early notification and seat priority.
Licensing Support After Class
Upon course completion, students receive guidance and required documentation to submit to DPSST:
PS-6 (Instructor Affidavit of Training Completion)
Fingerprinting instructions (FD-258)
DPSST PS-1 Application instructions
State Fees:
$139 total (paid directly to DPSST. Not included in course fee)
Meet Our Security Instructors
Amy Edwards, M.Ed.
Amy is our DPSST Unarmed Security Instructor. She holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science in English Literature, bringing a unique blend of academic insight and real-world experience to her instruction. With over five years of security experience across multiple states, Amy has worked in diverse environments that have shaped her deep understanding of safety operations, team leadership, and professional ethics in the field.
A graduate of the DPSST Instructor Course, Amy is dedicated to providing engaging, practical, and compliant training that prepares students to meet Oregon’s high standards for public safety professionals. Her teaching emphasizes communication, critical thinking, and situational awareness skills essential for success in every area of security work.