ASAA Training

The Arkansas Security Alarm Association is the fastest, most economical way to get licensed.

  • ASAA has trained over 5,000 students since State approved since training became required in 1998.
  • We’ve had over 3,200 students attend our NESA certified training since January 1, 2006.
  • We usually report pass/fail results in less than 48 hours.

Which Course is Required for What I Do?

The below list of accepted courses is a summation of A.C.A. 17-40-101 through 350 as well as the Rules and Regulations of the Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies. It is not intended to replace either of those documents. Each person that looks at our list should also consult the original text for accuracy.

Sales

Sales staff are called Alarm Agents by our licensing board and include those individuals “that sell on site, performs a survey of the premises to be protected, or responds to alarm signal devices, burglar alarms, or cameras.” There are currently two options for training. Only one of the two must be successfully passed to become an Alarm Agent.

Note: The requirements for Agents and Technicians are identical. An Agent can ONLY sell, while a technician can sell, install, service and repair. It is strongly recommended by the Licensing Board to register ALL sales persons and technicians as “Technicians.”

Alarm Agents must take and successfully pass one of the options listed below.

  • NESA – Level I Course
  • ESA (formerly NBFAA) – Level I Course

Technicians

Alarm systems technician” means any individual employed by an alarm systems company who installs, services or repairs on site. There are currently two options for training. Only one of the listed courses must be successfully passed to become a technician.

Note: The requirements for Agents and Technicians are identical. An Agent can ONLY sell, while a technician can sell, install, service and repair. It is strongly recommended by the Licensing Board to register ALL sales persons and technicians as “Technicians.”

Technicians must take and successfully pass one of the options listed below.

  • NESA- Level I Course
  • ESA (formerly NBFAA)- Level I Course

Managers

Every alarm company must have one manager. This person is: “in the case of a corporation, an officer or supervisor, or, in the case of a partnership, a general or unlimited partner meeting the experience qualifications set forth in A.C.A. 17-40-306 for managing a security services contractor or an investigations company.” There are currently three options for training.

Managers must obtain certifications from one of the options listed below.

  • NESA – Electronics & Fire Installation & Wiring Codes (both courses)
  • ESA (formerly NBFAA)- Level I, Level 2A – Electronic or ABAT & Level 2B Fire System Standards or FAIM (all three courses)
  • NICET – Fire Level III (must be Level III)

Monitors

Central station operators are designated as “Monitors” by our board. They are defined as “any individual employed by an alarm systems company who monitors or responds…”

There are currently no training requirements for monitors.

Three Ways To Take Our Training

 

Classroom

Convenient Locations and Schedules are available

Online

Same training.

Same exam.

Same price.

 

Private Classes

The ASAA can also provide training for your company.

We require 15 students and the company to cover all incurred expenses.

If interested, email Jordon to see the availability of the instructors and facilities.

 

Our Training is Effective

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Satisfied Customers

The class was very informative and all you guys treated me great, I will recommend the class to other AHJ’S. And you are also correct in your opinion of Mike D one of the main reasons I was in the class  was the respect I have for Mike and when he said it was a good class I knew I needed to attend.

Thanks again

Clint Nichols

Fire Marshal, Harrison Fire Department

Thank you Jordan, I enjoyed the class and learned new things and you both were very good with how you presented the
material. It shows you guys put a lot of effort in the program.

Thanks again

Dennis Germand

Employee, Arkansas Automatic Sprinkler, Inc. dba United Fire Suppression

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The only thing worse than training an employee and having them leave, is to not train them, and have them stay.
– Zig Ziglar