Course Overview
The growing cannabis industry presents unique security challenges that require specialized training for guards assigned to cultivation sites, processing facilities, dispensaries, and transportation operations. Cannabis Security is designed to equip security professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect these high-risk environments while complying with complex legal and regulatory standards.
This course offers an in-depth look at the cannabis industry’s specific security needs, including access control, theft prevention, surveillance, emergency procedures, and customer interaction. It ensures that officers understand both their responsibilities and the legal landscape surrounding cannabis operations.
What You’ll Learn
- The structure and operations of cannabis facilities (cultivation, retail, transport)
- Unique risks and threats in the cannabis industry
- Regulatory compliance and security requirements by state and local agencies
- Access control procedures for employees, customers, and vendors
- Surveillance techniques and equipment for cannabis facilities
- Cash and product protection strategies
- Emergency response planning and coordination with law enforcement
- Professionalism and customer service in a cannabis retail setting
- Documentation, incident reporting, and chain-of-custody protocols
How to Complete This Course
- Go through each lesson and watch all videos.
- Take the quizzes when required.
- Pass the final test with 80% or higher to earn your certificate.
- Get your Certificate of Completion when you finish all lessons.