At Bravo1, we want to make sure our security officers are well prepared for their role. Security Officers have a serious responsibility to protect people, places, and assets, so it's important that our officers possess the knowledge needed to make good critical decisions, and that they maintain a physical fitness standards so they can take action during a threat.
physical fitness standards
All officer candidates must pass a physical fitness test upon hire and at their annual training recertification. Various physical components are combines into a timed obstacle course. Below are the starting standards, some sites may require increased standards. The below standards are in place for all ages and genders.
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UNARMED OFFICERS
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ARMED OFFICERS
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physical fitness testing
Push-Ups:
- Men: Position Hands and toes shoulder-width apart with elbows fully extended. Lower your body so your elbows bend to 90 degrees. Keep a straight line from the toes to the hips to the shoulders. Push back up to the start position. That is one rep.
- Women: May use a modified push-up position with knees on the ground. Must maintain a straight line from the knees to the hips to the shoulders.
- Count how many reps can be conducted in one minute without breaking form. The below chart reflects the minimum required reps.
Age Group |
Male Unarmed |
Male Armed |
Female Unarmed |
Female Armed |
18-19 |
19 |
35 |
11 |
21 |
20-29 |
17 |
30 |
12 |
23 |
30-39 |
13 |
25 |
10 |
22 |
40-49 |
11 |
21 |
8 |
18 |
50-59 |
9 |
18 |
7 |
15 |
60+ |
6 |
17 |
5 |
13 |
Planks:
- Position Hands and toes shoulder-width apart with elbows fully extended. Lower your body so your forearm is on the ground. Keep a straight line from the toes to the hips to the shoulders. Push back up to the start position. That is one rep.
- Time one rep, below is the minimum time you should be able to hold the plank.
Age Group |
Male Unarmed |
Male Armed |
Female Unarmed |
Female Armed |
18-19 |
1:22 |
2:02 |
1:11 |
1:52 |
20-29 |
1:18 |
1:58 |
1:09 |
1:48 |
30-39 |
1:17 |
1:53 |
1:06 |
1:44 |
40-49 |
1:12 |
1:48 |
1:03 |
1:39 |
50-59 |
1:09 |
1:44 |
1:01 |
1:35 |
60+ |
1:07 |
1:40 |
:58 |
1:32 |
Running
- 1 mile run, timed
Age Group |
Male Unarmed |
Male Armed |
Female Unarmed |
Female Armed |
18-19 |
9:25 |
7:48 |
10:40 |
9:00 |
20-29 |
9:25 |
7:48 |
10:40 |
9:00 |
30-39 |
9:35 |
7:56 |
10:44 |
9:04 |
40-49 |
10:17 |
8:31 |
11:21 |
9:35 |
50-59 |
11:08 |
9:13 |
12:37 |
10:39 |
60+ |
12:07 |
8:31 |
14:16 |
12:02 |
