Security & Firearms Training Academy - SAFTA

Security & Firearms Training Academy, Inc., (SAFTA ) is a security academy which trains and licenses individuals who are already, or wish to become security officers, private investigators, executive protections agents, and the like. This expertise is in higher demand now than ever before in light of the post 9/11 era need for security officers. Our mission is not to simply train and release, but instead join with local and regional companies, and ultimately guide our students down the path that best suits their professional goals.

Inception:
SAFTA was created by Marine Corps Veterans, retired law enforcement agents, and private security veterans who felt the need to enhance Northern California's security officer training requirements as well as civilian training in the carrying of concealed firearms.

SAFTA's current faculty members have worked with the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services for over 40 years, and have been instrumental in writing numerous training manuals which are still in use today.

SAFTA's promise to its clients is to train each individual with respect and to give special attention to those who require it. Each student is considered special to us and we will always be available to current and former students as a resource, whether the need is for training, information, or professional guidance.

Envolving Industry:
With the myriad of new laws and regulations passing through California legislation, a new approach to educating civilians and security officers is needed.

SAFTA's staff of highly trained and experienced associates bring a new concept of education to California by combining military and law enforcement into the security officer and civilian arena.

California's citizens expect members of the legislature to make sure that the laws and requirements they pass for security officers and civilians include rigid training; this is the expectation of protection. SAFTA's goal is to bring the security industry in California to a level of respect which is enjoyed by law enforcement agencies. In order to accomplish this goal SAFTA's approach incorporates not only physical training, but the moral and legal aspects of the use of deadly weapons as well as non-lethal devices as means of self-protection.

Job Placement Assistance:
Upon successful completion of the required training courses, each student is provided with official certificates. The instructors at SAFTA have great relationships with security companies throughout the state of California and are instrumental in helping our students to achieve job placement and success in the industry.