Security Training academy

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319 reviews

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Security Training Academy in Pasadena, Maryland, is a veteran-owned institution dedicated to providing comprehensive, real-world training for security professionals, law enforcement candidates, and civilians seeking certifications in firearms, safety, and defense. Located at 8567 Fort Smallwood Rd, Unit C, Pasadena, MD 21122, the academy offers a wide range of programs designed to build confidence, readiness, and professionalism in high-stakes environments.

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Security Training academy
8567 fort small wood rd unit c, Pasadena, MD
21122, United States

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  • CK
    Catherine Kelly
    2 days ago
    1.0
    I was horrified by my experience in this security guard class. Our instructor, CHUCK, said several incredibly offensive things, ranging from racist jokes to misogynistic comments. He mocked someone for working at Giant. He made it seem "unfair" and "woke" that police officers accused of domestic violence cannot own weapons. He made fun of a woman's recently murdered boyfriend, saying "oh yeah, he sure was temporary." He poked fun at several students in the in-person session and tried to provoke a black man about saying the N-word. He admitted to growing up racist, and despite being racist during class, claimed it was "behind" him. Apart from the instructor's atrocious behavior, the class was seemingly run by a divorced couple. The woman acting as a secretary/scheduler interrupted class several times to argue with the instructor, and appeared to get exasperated and publicly upset often. The lack of professionalism and decorum was shocking. In terms of class structure and material, the class itself also did not meet expectations. The majority of the class time was taken up by the instructor ranting or showing unrelated police videos- AGAIN, this was a SECURITY GUARD class. He showed many videos of police brutality or unrelated cop-hero videos. Aside from those, he showed security guard training videos made by some OTHER company. The class was let out several hours early both days, meaning it does not even meet the official guidelances for licensure. I genuinely did not learn anything from this experience. I would not recommend this class to ANYONE, especially people of color, women, and anyone with self-respect. This instructor was unprofessional, clearly bigoted, unoriginal, and also seemingly uneducated on the basics of instruction and learning. Pay more for a better product and save your patience.
  • RL
    Ronnie Love
    Dec 19, 2025
    5.0
    Thank you “Chuck” for a great SPO course. Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples which all made for a really enjoyable and informative course. This has more than met my expectations. A wonderfully practical course - both personally and professionally. Also, I was able to be apart of the first class to train in the new training facility! You’re in for a treat!
  • JW
    Jay White
    Dec 19, 2025
    4.0
    Great Instructors, Very knowledgeable. Planning on returning for future classes.
  • KW
    Kaleb Wood
    Dec 19, 2025
    4.0
    Professional Training, Knowledgeable Instructors, Clean and Comfortable Environment. Strongly Recommend
  • PL
    Pink Leo
    Dec 19, 2025
    4.0
    The class was very informative, the instructor was not boring at all, the staff was friendly, and the building is great and spacious

Frequently Asked Questions About Security Training academy

What types of training programs does Security Training Academy offer?

Security Training Academy provides comprehensive programs in firearms, safety, and defense for security professionals, law enforcement candidates, and civilians seeking certifications.

Where is Security Training Academy located?

It is located at 8567 Fort Smallwood Rd, Unit C, Pasadena, MD 21122, USA.