Universal Security Academy

Excellent Security Academy! Jim, the owner and main instructor is very knowledgable and experienced. Would recommend this academy to anyone.

I recommend Universal Security Academy. This a great school Jim is the owner and the main Instructor. Jim has a lot of experience on the security business best Instructor I have ever known. I have a lot of respect for him and Vicki. She always check all your paperwork to make sure that all is updated. If you are new to the state of California or need to get certified on BSIS permits you need to become a student here you will be satisfied of this great school.

Fast review — spend your money here.
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Long review:
The quality of the training is excellent, lazy people should go elsewhere, this is a proper school.
The instructors are prime examples of what should be coast to coast in all guard schools.
Pricing is very fair, an human compassion exists here.
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Special Review just for
the lady at the desk:
No one has the guts to say a word to this lady, even if she is wrong. Which is rare but she is human & in any case certainly not exempt from review.
Is she professional? Yeah, but with an attitude all her own.
She is the very definition of a double edge sword. She can help you do tons of stuff in relation to your visit.
Just do NOT try to hold a conversation with her for any reason. She is not interested in discussing anything off topic & certainly not looking to talk about anything you might have come here for — for too long.
Get your stuff & get moving is her agenda.
Quite possibly the toughest lady on planet earth.

i’ve been doing security since 2010, Jim and his wife Vicky are the owners of universal security academy, they are people that I respect greatly, they are professional and extremely helpful, when I had walked in to acquire information to become a security officer I remember as if it was yesterday Vicky answered all my questions and concerns she took the time to explain to me exactly what I was getting myself into and how to go about doing it properly, all in all I have done all of my security training besides phase 2 only because the job at the time offered it and it was the most convenient. besides that the instructor Jim grits has a extensive military background, And puts real life scenarios into his training which truly helps and puts you in focus real quick. i’ve been professionally trained in baton, firearm, pepper spray and handcuffing training. I would highly suggest this Academy if anyone is interested in working in such field. it is a field that is forever thriving and rewarding and if Your trained by Universal you won’t fail. good luck

I selected Universal Security Academy («USA») to take my 16-​hour CCW training course because USA had the best price in the Sacramento area for the course, at only $ 130. I looked at all the other courses in the area, and their prices ranged from $ 150 to $ 200+ and they all pretty much also included a $ 15 to $ 30 range fee.
Not only does USA have the best price in town, but the quality of USA’s education is top tier.
The instructor Jim Gritz is an ex Army Ranger who I believe has also served as a LOE and security guard. Obviously, with his special forces background, he’s an expert on all the weaponry one might consider for CCW or professional security work. In addition, his teaching style seemed to be very effective, as I believe all the students in the class, both CCW and Guard Trainees, passed the course.
Any question I had, Jim answered. The office manager, who I think is Jim’s wife Vicky, was also very informative, friendly and helpful. They both are very cool people.
There was a student in the class who had never fired a gun before in his life. He passed the written and shooting test… which was impressive to see.
There was a security guard trainee during the practice shooting session who was shooting so poorly he would have failed the test. Testing to see if the guy’s gun was firing properly, Jim shot consecutive bulls’eyes… then gave the student pointers that effectively made him shoot more accurately. By the time the shooting test came, the guy passed.
I’ve handled firearms my entire life. I felt privileged for the opportunity to learn from an expert, and I’m convinced the insights I picked up from Jim enhanced my shooting skills. To my surprise, I was top shot in the class… and I was shooting a gun I had never fired before, with ammo I never fired before, with a caliber I had never fired before.
I would recommend USA to anyone, and look forward to going back when it’s time to renew.
Stay safe everyone.

It’s obvious from the minute you walk in the classroom that safety is number 1. The instructor can be a little rough, but this was a loaded firearms course, no fooling around. The role play and real life stories made the course. I highly recommend this academy for everyone. The son was involved with. He range time and is an outstanding instructor and nice guy too. If you want a no nonsense guard card or CCW, I say go here.

I knew a young man who needed a job…
After attending their classes, he found a great job, had a great life and everyone lived happily ever after. Seriously. And, he loved every minute of the instruction. He came away with a smile and motivation each time. I am glad I was able to find it (USA) for him, sign him up and get him delivered… especially since he was the father of my grandkid. I suggest it for anyone interested in enforcing public safety, security or without a idea for what’s next. There are lots of jobs out there.

great service. if your tying to get a guard card or any type of training, this is the place to go. if you ever lost some paperwork they would still have it here. instructors are nice and friendly.

Wife of the owner is unprofessional and they never answer the phone. The job market is pretty bad and security jobs are easy to find so this academy produced students like an assembly line.

Great place to get some training if you are looking for it. Been there numerous times, nice facility and right next door to RCGE…

I called around to a few different Security Academy’s looking for the right place. This was the only place that was friendly over the phone and didn’t sound like a bulldog. I have signed up and taken their full package of courses. Phase 1 – 3, Baton and Firearms. This is a family owned business. Father is the owner/​Instructor, Son Instructs and wife/​mother does admin work.
The Father can come across a bit overwhelming and intense but really knows his stuff. One thing i found out is that you can take the courses in any order you want to which is nice. I would recommend this school to whoever wants to get their guard card.

Before I decided to go here I read the reviews and have to admit I was a little apprehensive based on what I read, both on the google reviews and here on Unilocal.
I was dreading going to a 9 hour class because I assumed it would be soooo dull.
However, I got much more than I expected!
Chris was the instructor and he is not only well educated in this arena but he is very likeable and funny and made this class enjoyable!
The time passed quickly, as you are learning from start to finish.
This is a family owned and operated business.
They were professional and friendly and provided everything they said they would.
I plan to go back for more training and am very happy that I chose this training facility!

Great Instructors and comparable prices. The owner reminds everyone constantly «Don’t ever not come here because you don’t have the money» which is the right way to do business if you ask me. They even remind me when I need to update/​requalify. Best security academy I know of in Sacramento