Training and Courses 

All applicants of RMPS must be able pass a Colorado Criminal Background Check and a National Criminal Background Check to be considered for employment. RMPS our officers are continually selected at random for drug testing. A major portion of our officers have backgrounds in the military, law enforcement, or both.

All of our officers are professionally trained and will maintain professional grooming standards set by or company Standard Operation Procedure (SOP). Only after the officers have proven themselves on the job, the most responsible and professional selectee will undergo the training necessary to become armed security officers. All of our security officers are licensed as such, with additional licensing for those authorized to carry firearms and Taser.

Officer Training     

All company training is conducted by certified law enforcement personnel that are recognized by the city of
Colorado Springs.

All officers who carry a Taser and OC will be certified in the proper use of their assigned equipment.

*Basic Firearms Class is prerequisite.

Basic Firearms Class 

This 24 hour course teaches the basic safety and firearm knowledge as well as range safety. This class also teaches and emphasizes the importance of weapons maintenance.

Tactical Firearms Training 

This 24 hour course covering all shoot and don’t shoot situations, as well as practical shooting situations and a qualification round. This is a pass or fail course. No officer is allowed to carry a firearm until he/she has completed this course.

Firearms Recertification 

This 24 hour course on firearm safety and recertification. This course is a part of continued education covered throughout the year.

*Basic Security Guard Training is prerequisite.

Basic Security Guard Training 

24 hour course covering basic security practices, such as, use of force, proper observation, and patrol techniques. Officers are also taught how to be a good witness, and what to look for in the case of an incident.

Armed and Unarmed Building Searches 

This 48 hour course is a part of continued training throughout the year. This course teaches officers the proper ways to conduct a building search.

ASP Tactical Baton 

8 hour course consisting of proper use of the ASP expandable baton, defensive tactics. This is a pass or fail course.

Emergency Vehicle Operation Course 

All patrol officers will be certified in EVOC.

Supervisor Training 

This is a course concentrated on the proper way to handle employees and confrontational situations. We enroll all supervisors in this and other continuing educational classes.