Welcome to Matador Academy. We are a company focused on raising the level of professionalism and training of the bar security professional, commonly known as a bouncer.

We believe in getting away from the idea of the thug who wants to fight and pushing forward the idea that security’s purpose is to provide a safe environment for guests and staff of the bar/club facility. This is accomplished through continued training in good customer service skills, verbal and physical de-escalation techniques and teamwork.

 

 

Classes In Session

Regular DPSST and other certification courses now in session. DPSST refresher courses are held the 2nd Sunday every other month. Full DPSST courses are held the 3rd Thursday of every month and certification courses are held every 4th Thursday.

The next classes scheduled are...

  • May 21, 2009 - Full DPSST Certification Class
  • May 28, 2009 - Pressure Points
  • June 18, 2009 - Full DPSST Certification Class
  • June 25, 2009 - Management of Aggressive Behavior

To Register for any courses, CLICK HERE

To see all the courses we offer and their descriptions go HERE.

To see our Course Calendar go HERE

 

 

Bar Security Application

We have positions open at some of the bars and nightclubs we manage. To apply online, CLICK HERE

 
 

What's New

• The first of our online courses is now available. Bloodborne Pathogens for Security Providers. Go to the course page and check it out. CLICK HERE

• We now have an online store with several products that are available for purchase. Soon all of our courses can be registered and paid for through this store. CLICK HERE

• Our basic Bar Mechanics curriculum is now on DVD and available in our online store. CLICK HERE

 

 

Services

We provide services to both the bar security professional and the bar manager / owners.

To the bar security professional we provide training through classes and seminars based on a well rounded curriculum. This curriculum is a culmination of over two decades of experience in the bar industry and several security and non-security related disciplines. We also provide job opportunities and membership in a network community of professionals who all see and follow the ideals of this academy.

To the bar managers and owners, we provide security management and consulting services to help maintain and strengthen their establishment’s security teams so they can have peace of mind in knowing their establishments are safe and inviting to guests who want to relax and have fun.

Membership Services • Training Services
Executive Manager Services

 

 

FAQs

We try and answer some Frequently Asked Questions regarding our services and training, bar security (bouncing) and the private security industry in general.

   • Matador Academy FAQs
   • Oregon Certification & Compliance FAQs
   • 50 State Certification Info

 
 

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