
Krimson Academy
Courses
Krimson Academy offers course that will help you grow in the Security Industry.
These course will give you the necessary knowledge to be more confident on the job.



UMARMED TRAINING
Obtain your 20-hour unarmed security certificate through this course. A 20-hour unarmed security certificate is required in the state of Illinois to work as a security officer.
This course is a prerequisite for the 48 hour Armed Security Training. Once this course is completed you will be able to attend the armed training.
Training Includes:
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Security Operations/Use of Force/Report Writing
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State and Federal Law
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First Aid/Fire Prevention
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Terrorism/Active Shooter/Bomb Threats
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And more!
PERC LICENSE
Stop by one of our three locations to apply for your Permanent Employee and Registration Card.
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A PERC is required to work as a security officer in the state of Illinois.
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Livescan Fingerprints are also needed for your PERC. When coming in to apply for your PERC license one of our licensed fingerprint technicians will print you for your application.
ARMED TRAINING
Obtain your Firearms Training Certificate through our 48 hour course that is required for any person entering the security field as an armed security guard. Having this certficate makes you elgible for a TAN card. (Armed Security License) .
Prerequisite:
IL Unarmed Security Officer Training
Training Includes:
· Refresher of the unarmed course
· Criminal Law/Use of Force/Carrying and Transporting of Weapons
· Types of Handguns/Maintenance/Ammunition/Storage/Firearm Safety
· Shooting Stance/Grip/Sight Alignment/Breathing Control/Trigger Squeeze
· Supervised Range Supervision
· Range Time/Targets/Fire Arms/Ammunition
*Affiliated With Michael Pretto: Firearms Training Course; Department of Professional Regulation, State of Illinois-License Number 102.352
CONCEALED CARRY
What You Will Learn:
· Education on State and Federal laws regarding ownership, storage, carry, and transportation of a firearm
· Weapon handling and drawing from concealment
· Use of force and Firearm Safety, basic principles of marksmanship
· Care, cleaning, loading and loading of a firearm
TARGETS, RANGE FEES, AMMUNITION, & FIREARM LOANERS INCLUDED!
Students are always welcome to bring their own firearms and ammo to the class for qualification.
Ryan Kern- Owner and Instructor
My passion for protecting and keeping the public informed on personal safety and security is demonstrated through my extensive experience as a Military Police Officer in the United States Army, Private Detective, Private Security Consultant, and instructor of Active Shoot Training, Concealed Carry, Security Officer Training (Unarmed & Armed), and NRA Firearms Training.

Licenses and Training
Licenses:
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Illinois Private Detective Agency - 115.002482
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Illinois Security Contractor - 117.001819
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Indiana Private Investigator Firm - PI21800033
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Fingerprint Vendor Agency -262.000115
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Fingerprint Technician - 249.000331
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Permanent Employee Registration - 129.313592
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Firearm Training FCC- 230.110747
Illinois State Police
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Concealed Carry Firearm Instructor/Registered Firearm Instructor – 263.000766
Education:
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Bachelor of Arts –Criminal Justice, Benedictine University
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Associate in Arts –History, College of DuPage
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Experience:
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Military Police Officer
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U.S. Army 2007- 2013
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U.S. Army Afghanistan Deployment, 2012-2013
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IL National Guard 2013-present
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Fingerprint Vendor
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Private Detective
Training:
U.S. Army
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Military Police School
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Non-Lethal Capabilities
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Unit Armorer Course
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Combat Livesaver Course
National Rifle Association
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Certified Pistol Instructor
Safariland Training Group
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Pepper Spray (OC) Instructor
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Tactical Handcuffing Instructor
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Expandable Baton Instructor
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Defensive Tactics Instructor
A.L.I.C.E
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Active Shooter Instructor
American Red Cross
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CPR/First Aid certified
Organizations:
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VFW
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American Legion
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NRA