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DPSST Private Security Instructor Renewals

Certified Instructor Demonstration (CID) Guidelines

Certified Instructors are required to submit video recordings as part of the renewal process. Please review submission requirements carefully.

Submitting Process:

  • CIDs are required every three years and can take up to 30 days to process. Plan accordingly to allow enough time for processing, ensuring renewal is not delayed.
  • CID submissions are date-stamped based on when received, not the date reviewed.
  • Once the submission is received, the DPSST Learning and Development Specialist will review and send notification of the outcome.
  • If remediation is required, the CID and/ or the renewal will be marked as pending until deficiencies are resolved.

CID Requirements:

  • Submissions are required to include Video CID and a Video Submission Cover Sheet.
  • Videos must be at least 20 minutes long and cover learning outcomes specific to the instructor's certification per the DPSST training manual. Videos under 20 minutes will not be evaluated.
  • Content can be from Basic or Refresher courses.
  • Audio and visual content must be clear, capturing all student / instructor interactions and instructional aids used (e.g., PowerPoints).
  • Video submissions cannot be greater than 1 gigabyte file size.

Accepted Submission Methods:

The DPSST can accept Video CIDs in the following ways:

  1. USB Flash Drive:
    Flash drives are not returned and will be securely disposed of after the video transfer is completed.
    1. Load your video onto a flash drive.
    2. Place the flash drive and the completed CID Video Submission Cover Sheet into an appropriately sized envelope.
    3. Mail to:
      PPCL
      ATTN: Learning and Development Specialist
      4190 Aumsville Hwy SE
      Salem, OR 97317
  2. Digital Media:
    Accepted media: Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, YouTube, Vimeo.
    1. Include the video file, link, or download link.
    2. Include the completed CID Video Submission Cover Sheet.
    3. Email subject line: CID
    4. Email: dpsst.security@dpsst.oregon.gov

Video File Size Instructions

Follow the steps below to reduce the file size if recording on a smartphone. These instructions apply to recent versions of iOS (iPhone) and One UI (Android/Samsung).

  1. iPhone (iOS 17)
    Settings > Camera > Record Video > Choose 720p or 1080p at 30 fps.
    Optional: Formats > High Efficiency
  2. Android (One UI 6+)
    Camera > Settings > Rear/Front Video Size > HD or FHD at 30 fps.
    Enable HEVC