In Alabama, individual security officer are licensed when employed. Proprietary security officers are exempt from this requirement. The statute states in part:
A security officer is a person employed under contract, whose principal purpose is to protect a person or persons or property from criminal activity.
See: AL Code §34-27C-1(9)

Any security guard, armed security guard, or contract security company providing private security services in this state shall apply to the board for a license.
See: AL Code §34-27C-4(a)

An armed security officer shall apply for and have his or her pistol permit issued by the sheriff of the county of his or her residence. It is a violation of this chapter for any security officer to carry a firearm in the performance of his or her duties without holding a valid certification card for an armed security officer issued by the board.
See: AL Code §34-27C-11

According to AL Code §34-27C-4 (g)(2)

(2)   Each security officer or armed security officer requesting or renewing a license shall pay a nonrefundable security license fee to the board upon application to be determined by the board that does not exceed one hundred dollars ($100) and may not be increased more than twenty-five dollars ($25) per licensing period. The license issued to a security officer or armed security officer shall expire two years from the date of issuance.

Fees:
$50   Personal license
$38.25   Criminal Background check fee
$88.25 Total initial and renewal application fee

See Application Form.

Renewal required every two years.  See Renewal Application.

$25   Personal license late fee
$10   Personal license replacement

Temporary Licensure
Alabama permits security licensees to commence their work and employment using a “temporary” license which is a tear off sheet from the original application. The Rules states in part:

Chapter 832-X-1-04
(2) Temporary license or certification. (a) Applicants for a license with the Board shall retain a certified copy of the temporary license until a license is issued or denied by the Board.
See: Alabama Security Regulatory Board

During an official declaration of Emergency, licensure rules for both companies and individuals can be waived. The Alabama Rules and Regulations state:

832-X-1-.13
State Of Emergency License Procedures. (1) Upon the declaration of the Governor of a state of emergency, the Board may authorize the operation of an out-of-state contract security company and their licensed security guards within the state for the duration of the state of emergency and up to a maximum of 30 days after the expiration of the state of emergency.

See: Alabama Security Regulatory Board Administrative Code Chapter 832 -X-1 

Armed :

Alabama grants reciprocity to other state licensure processes, recognizing Alabama, regarding “pistol permits”– a fact relevant to armed security officers with non-Alabama permits. The Code states:

Chapter 832-X-1- .02
(6) Pistol Permits. (a) A valid “pistol license”, “pistol permit”, or similar license or permit issued in the State of Alabama or any state offering unrestricted reciprocity for State of Alabama pistol license or permit holders shall meet the “pistol permit” requirement of §34-27C-11:

An armed security officer shall apply for and have his or her pistol permit issued by the sheriff of the county of his or her residence. It is a violation of this chapter for any security officer to carry a firearm in the performance of his or her duties without holding a valid license or certification card for an armed security officer issued by the board.

According to Section 34-27C-4 (d)(1)
At least 18 years old if unarmed or 21 if armed.

According to Section 34-27C-4 (d)(2)
Must be a citizen or resident alien of the U.S

Not Required

Exemptions from basic training requirements:
According to Section 34-27C-8(g) (1-3)
•   (b) Any security officer who, within three years before applying for certification, completed basic security training through a military, government or security training institute, that meets or exceeds the training required by the board (Annual training requirements still remain).
•   Any security officer employed by a contract security company that has a training curriculum and standards, that the board determined, upon presentation of proof of training, meet or exceed those required by the board.
•   Employed or retired sworn peace officer.

According to 832-X-1-.08(1)
•   Any person who has minimum of five years of continuous experience as a Security Officer or Armed Security Officer at the time of application to the Board shall not be subject to the eight hours of classroom training required in §34-27C-8(a) if a Certified Trainer certifies the person has received at least 8 hours of classroom training as specified in §34-27C- 8(a) at any time during the applicant’s current period of employment.
•   (d) An applicant for a personal license claiming an exemption for training requirements as permitted by 34C-27-8(d) shall provide proof of training received or prior continuous experience as requested by the Board. Failure or refusal to provide the requested proof shall be grounds for denial of licensure by the Board.

According to 832-X-1-.09(1)
•   Any person performing any regulated work activity on less than 30 calendar days in any calendar year is exempt from the individual license requirements of the Act.

None required for unarmed.

For armed, According to Section 34-27C-11:
Applicants shall apply for and have his or her pistol permit issued by the sheriff of the county of his or her residence. It is a violation of this chapter for any security officer to carry a firearm in the performance of his or her duties without holding a valid license or certification card for an armed security officer issued by the board

According to Alabama Law Section 34-27C-7 (a)
A license card issued by the board shall be carried by each security officer and armed security officer while performing his or her duties. A temporary card shall be issued by the board and be in the possession of the applicant or licensee while working as a security officer or armed security officer pending the application process, the completion of training, and the issuance of his or her license or certification.

It is a violation of this chapter for any security officer to carry a firearm in the performance of his or her duties without holding a valid license or certification card for an armed security officer issued by the board.

No baseline requirement

The applicant shall submit two complete sets of fingerprints to the board.

One of the requirements for an individual to request their own criminal history record information is that the individual provide ALEA with a classifiable set of his or her own fingerprints (taken by an authorized law enforcement agency with an FBI-issued ORI) with his or her application to Review or Challenge his or her own Alabama criminal history. It is the APPLICANT’s responsibility to mail the completed CHRI request form, along with his/her own fingerprint card and the other required documents to:

According to Section 34-27C-4 (d)(3)(c)
Applicant must provide a sworn statement that he or she is not suffering from habitual drunkenness or from narcotics addiction or dependence. The Board may require certified results of medical tests for drug or alcohol use.

According to Section 34-27C-4 (d)(3)(b)
Applicant must provide a sworn statement that he or she has never been declared, by any court of competent jurisdiction, incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease, and competency has not been restored

According to Section 34-27C-4 (d)(3)(a)
Applicant must provide a sworn statement that he or she has never been convicted in any jurisdiction of the United States of any felony or crime involving moral turpitude for which a full pardon has not been granted.

According to Section 34-27C-4 (e)
In addition, an applicant must provide a sworn form containing the name, date of birth and Social Security number for completion of a criminal history background check (ALEA and FBI) of which he will borne the costs for, as well as two complete sets of fingerprints to the board.

According to 832-X-1-.05 , Disqualifying Convictions are:
(1)   Felony Convictions

(a)   Any person convicted of a felony offense will not be eligible for a license from the Board, unless a full pardon has been granted.

(2)   Misdemeanor Convictions

(a)   Any person convicted of a misdemeanor offense involving moral turpitude or any similar offense, excluding all sexual and violent offenses (see Section (b) and (c)), will not be eligible for a license from the Board within five (5) calendar years of their most recent conviction, unless a full pardon has been granted.
(b)   Any person convicted of a misdemeanor violent offense will not be eligible for a license from the Board within (10) calendar years of their most recent conviction, unless a full pardon has been granted.
(c)   Any person convicted of a misdemeanor sexual offense will not be eligible for a license from the Board, unless a full pardon has been granted.

(3)   The Board will not issue or renew a license to any person who is required to register as a sex offender in any State or competent jurisdiction.

Applicants are required to release and authorize a full background review and criminal history by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

According to Section 34-27C-4 (b)(4)
The names of at least three unrelated and disinterested persons should be provided as references for board inquiries regarding the character, standing and reputation of the applicant.

FOR BOTH UNARMED AND ARMED:

Chapter 832-X-1-.08 Training (pages 11 and 18-23):

A person seeking certification as a security officer or armed security officer shall have completed least eight hours of board approved classroom training with a certified trainer:

•   Fire prevention
•   Legal information relevant to providing security services
•   Detention procedures
•   Methods of handling crisis situations
•   Methods of crowd control
•   Use of equipment needed in providing security services

The Board permits a wide array of subject matter coverage in the delivery of the basic course curriculum for unarmed officers.  It can include any of these topics:

(1)   Role of Contract Security: Subjects related to the general purpose and nature of Contract Security Companies and their employees, including but not limited to:

(a)   Crime Awareness and Prevention
(b)   Private Security and the Criminal Justice System
(c)   Ethics and Professionalism

(2)   Legal Information Relevant to Providing Security Services: Subjects related to legal considerations and concerns (required during initial training), including but not limited to:

(a)   Overview of Section 34-27C, Code of Alabama
(b)   Overview of Alabama Security Regulatory Board rules
(c)   Alabama Criminal Law; Violations, Misdemeanors and Felonies
(d)   Detention Procedures and Alabama Laws of Arrest (required during initial training)
(e)   Alabama Use of Force Laws (required for Armed Security Officers)
(f)   Federal Laws related to Providing Security Services in Alabama
(g)   Civil Liability
(h)   Evidence Collection, Documentation, and Retention
(i)   Testifying in Court or Other Proceedings (e.g., disciplinary hearings, internal corporate hearings, board hearings, etc…)

(3) Providing Security Services: Subjects specific to security methods and techniques, including but not limited to:

(a)   General Patrol Techniques
(b)   Crimes & Incidents in Progress
(c)   General Workplace Environmental, Health & Safety Concerns
(d)   Security Officer Safety
(e)   Observation and Information Gathering
(f)   Note Taking and Report Writing

(4)   Methods of Handling Crisis Situations: Subjects related to responding to emergency situations and critical events (required during initial training), including but not limited to:

(a)   General Emergency Response Procedures
(b)   Fire Prevention and Control (required during initial training
(c)   Methods of Crowd Control (required during initial training
(d)   Bomb Threats
(e)   First Aid, CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator
(f)   Hazardous Weather Conditions
(g)   Hazardous Materials
(h)   Terrorism
(i)   Evacuation Procedures

(5)   Use of Equipment Needed in Providing Security Services: Subjects about security equipment, their purpose and use (required during initial training), including but not limited to:

(a)   Patrol Documentation Systems
(b)   Video Monitoring and Documentation Systems
(c)   Alarm Systems
(d)   Access Control Systems
(e)   Fire extinguishers and Fire Suppression Systems
(f)   Firearms (see additional Board rules relating to this subject)
(g)   Less-Lethal Weapons (see additional Board rules relating to this subject)
(h)   Restraints (see additional Board rules relating to this subject)
(i)   Motor Vehicle Operations for Security

(6)   Customer Service Issues: Subjects addressing Customer Service considerations, including but not limited to:

(a)   Public relations
(b)   Interpersonal Communications

(7)   Specialized Security Services: Subjects about providing security in unusual, uncommon, and/or unique locations or environments, including but not limited to:

(a)   Hospital/Medical Facility Security Considerations

(b) Financial Institution Security Considerations

For a full discussion of the requirements, see Chapter 832-X-1-.08 Training (pages 18-23)

Refresher Training Requirement–ARMED AND UNARMED

 To renew a license, a minimum of eight hours of refresher training from a Certified Trainer is required.

See the Renewal Application

For ARMED GUARDS ONLY

An applicant for an armed security officer will need a total of 14 hours of training. (According to Mike James of the ASRB, this is interpretted as 8 hours of basic/unarmed initial training plus 4 hours of initial armed training plus 2  hours of armed the following year) . The applicant will need to pass a qualifying course as part of his or her training.

According 832-X-1-.08 -1 (a) The Board requires that a person applying for a personal license as a Security Officer or Armed Security Officer shall have completed at least 8 hours or Armed Security Officer shall have completed at least 14 hours of Board approved classroom training with a Certified Trainer prior to applying for a license from the Board.

832-X-1-.08 -2 (d) Approved firearms qualification courses:
1.  The Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission qualification course of fire, target, scoring method and minimum score for handgun, shotgun and/or rifle to be used that is current at the time of qualification is an approved qualification course for Armed Security Officers.
(i) Active peace officers who successfully complete the mandatory annual Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission qualification course as a requirement of employment have met the requirements of this section.
2.  Any National Rifle Association (NRA) course of fire, target, scoring method and minimum score for handgun, shotgun, or rifle that is officially approved by the NRA Law Enforcement Activities Division for use by a NRA-defined “Private Law Enforcement
Organization” for firearms qualification is an approved qualification course for Armed Security Officers.
(i) A Contract Security Company utilizing any NRA firearm qualification course must apply for, receive from, and maintain an “Agency Affiliation” with the NRA and must follow all NRA LawEnforcement Activities Division rules applicable to a “Private Law Enforcement Organization”.
3.  The Alabama Security Regulatory Board approved firearm qualification course for handgun, shotgun and rifle is an approved qualification course for Armed Security Officers.

Firearms Safety Training as required by §34-27C-8(c) shall include, but may not be limited to, achieving a passing score on a Board-mandated qualification course with the make, model, or caliber handgun, shotgun and/or rifle to be used, instruction on the use of force laws of the State of Alabama, and instruction on the safe handling and storage of firearms.

Alabama certifies and trains armed officers in three categories: Handgun, rifle and shotgun. Each of these certifications is a combination of classroom and range instruction.

For a full discussion of the requirements, see Chapter 832-X-1-.08 Training (pages 18-23)

The handgun qualification requirements, by way of illustration are:
(10)   Firearms: Handgun Qualification Course:

(a)   The Alabama Security Regulatory Board Handgun Qualification Course shall be;
(b)   Total Rounds: 30
(c)   Approved Target: Standard FBI “Q” target, any color, paper or cardboard.
(d)   Scoring: All shot holes completely inside of the scoring silhouette count. Shot holes breaking the edge of the scoring silhouette or outside of the silhouette DO NOT COUNT.
(e)   Passing Score: 80% (24 rounds completely inside the scoring silhouette)
(f)   Ammunition Management is the responsibility of the shooter. Shooters reload ON THEIR OWN. No reloading commands or reminders will be given during the course of fire.
(g)   Start position is from secured holster with hands at side OR from a two-handed Ready Position as noted. Two-handed shooting is permitted for all Stages.
(h)   After completing a string of fire, shooters should LOWER their weapon below their line of sight, SCAN the surrounding area for other threats. Once the SCAN is complete, shooters shall either HOLSTER and SECURE their handgun or remain at a Ready Position (as noted).
(i)   Reloading and any actions after the required number of rounds fired in a string are not timed.
(j)   A shooter must complete the entire course of fire once the first shot is fired during a qualification attempt. Shooters who do not complete the course of fire, or who do not achieve a PASS score, must fire the entire course again, not just the incomplete or failed portion.
(k)   STAGE ONE: 3 YARDS

1.   Draw and fire 3 rounds in 5 seconds: Lower, Scan, Holster & Secure.
2.   Draw and fire 3 rounds in 5 seconds: Lower, Scan, Ready Position.
3.   From Ready Position, fire 3 rounds in 4 seconds: Lower, Scan, Ready Position.
4.   From Ready Position, fire 3 rounds in 4 seconds: Lower, Scan, Holster & Secure.

(l)   STAGE TWO: 7 YARDS

1.   Draw and fire 4 rounds in 6 seconds: Lower, Scan, Holster & Secure.
2.   Draw and fire 4 rounds in 6 seconds: Lower, Scan, Holster & Secure.
3.   Draw and fire 4 rounds in 6 seconds: Lower, Scan, Holster & Secure.

(m)   STAGE THREE: 15 YARDS

(1)   Draw and fire 2 rounds in three seconds: Lower, Scan, Holster & Secure.
(2)   Draw and fire 2 rounds in three seconds: Lower, Scan, Holster & Secure.
(3)   Draw and fire 2 rounds in three seconds: Lower, Scan, UNLOAD and let the Instructor verify that the weapon is unloaded, Holster & Secure (unloaded).

ARMED Refresher Training:

According to the Renewal Application, refresher training is as follows (in addition to the unarmed requirements):

*Annually:  a minimum of 2 hours of ANNUAL refresher Armed Security Officer training from a certified trainer.

According to 832-X-1-.08 Training. (1) General Training Requirement
1.   Successful completion of Board mandated training shall be determined by the attendee achieving an acceptable score on a written test related to the course subject matter or achieving an acceptable qualification score on a firearm qualification course.

80% Passage rate on combined classroom and range testing.

According to Ala. Code §§ 30-3-170 through 30-3-179
Failure to comply with subpoenas or warrants relating to paternity or child support proceedings, may bring to a suspension or revocation of an occupational license

See: Alabama Code Title 30. Marital and Domestic Relations § 30-3-170

•   Application

•   Alabama Law

•   Rules and Regulations

In Alaska, individual security guards are required to obtain a license.
The statute states that a person may not be employed as a security guard or security guard agency until the person has obtained a license from the commissioner of public safety under AS 18.65.400 — 18.65.490
See: AS 18.65.400

According to the Application form, the following fees must be attached to the application:

• $50   non-refundable application fee; submit a check or money order payable to the State of Alaska
• $47  processing fee; submit a check or money order payable to the State of Alaska
• (Please see ‘Fingerprints’ for information on fingerprint processing fees.)
• A recent (within 30 days) photo
• A set of classifiable fingerprints
• Applications must furnish proof of preassignment training specified in 13 AAC 60.110
• Proof of insurance or bond.   According to 13 AAC 60.120:

Each applicant for a security guard license and each applicant for a security guard agency license must file with the department a certificate of insurance or bond evidencing comprehensive liability coverage for death, injury, false arrest, detention or imprisonment, malicious prosecution, libel, slander, defamation of character and violation of right to privacy in the minimum amount of $100,000 per person and $200,000 per occurrence. Each applicant must also file a certificate of property damage insurance or bond in the amount of $100,000 per occurrence. The certificate must provide that the insurance or bond may not be modified or cancelled unless 30 days’ notice of cancellation has been given to the department. Failure to maintain insurance or bond is grounds for revocation of a security guard license or a security guard agency license. (b) If required insurance or bond is provided by an employer, a certificate of proof must be filed with each employee’s application for license. If a licensed security guard is no longer covered by employer-provided insurance or bond,

In addition to the above, for armed guards:

• A copy of the firearm qualifications/certification is required.  Security guards licensed under AS 18.65.400 — 18.65.490 may not be armed with a firearm for the purpose of protecting property until they have completed firearms training acceptable to the commissioner.          See: AS 18.65.470

• According to 13 AAC 60.085 an applicant for an armed security guard license must affirm that the applicant has not been and is not now disqualified from possessing a firearm, including as a condition of probation or parole;
• A licensee authorized to carry a firearm may not conceal the firearm on the licensee’s person unless the licensee holds a valid concealed handgun permit issued by this state, another state, or a political subdivision of another state.
  See:13 AAC 06.100(f)

Renewals:  $50   Renewal application fee (after two years).  See Renewal Application Form.

Temporary License
Alaska permits a 30 day, non licensed period for security officers if meeting the requirements of the regulation below:

According to 13 AAC 60.130: Individual security guards may be employed by a licensed agency on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 30 days when the (1) agency has made reasonable and prudent inquiries to determine that the applicant is qualified to be licensed; (2) completed application with application fee has been submitted to the department; and (3) applicant’s temporary status has been noted on the application form by the agency manager.

Emergency Guards may also be hired to guard prisoners in narrow cases in accordance with the rules. An emergency guard may work without a license for 30 days. The Regulations define the designation as:

According to 13 AAC 62.900:  Definitions in this chapter (1) “emergency guard” means a person hired by a law enforcement agency on behalf of the Department of Public Safety for not more than 30 consecutive days for the purpose of guarding prisoners.  See 13 AAC 62.020 for Emergency Guard qualifications.

Alaska has no reciprocity with any other state.

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age (both armed and unarmed).
See: 13 AAC 60.050(a)(3)

The applicant must be a United States citizen or resident alien with a work permit.
See: 13 AAC 60.050(a)(3)(1)

Not Required

Unarmed proprietary guards are exempt from licensure.
See: AS 18.65.460:  An employer is not required to seek licensure for the employer’s employees who provide unarmed plant security on that employer’s premises.

None required

13 AAC 60.070 Security Guard License
(a)Upon approval of the application, the department will issue a license identification card to the licensee, with the form and content of the card prescribed by the department. The license identification card remains the property of the state.
(b) One license identification card will be issued to each individual eligible to receive it. The licensee may not permit another individual to use or possess the license identification card.

A licensee authorized to carry a firearm must be in company uniform while on duty and carrying the firearm (13 AAC 60.100 (e)).

13 AAC 60.060. Application for security guard license
(a)   Applications must be on a form provided by the department which will require furnishing of the following information:
(14)   three character references

According to the Application form at least one of the persons referenced must be a resident of Alaska, and not related to the applicant.

According to the Application form, the applicant must submit one set of classifiable fingerprints.

Fees for fingerprints, according to The Division of Statewide Services FAQ are as follows:

• The cost of a fingerprint based state background check is $35.
• The cost of a fingerprint based state and national background check is $48.25

Affirmation must be provided showing that the applicant is neither addicted to nor dependent on alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs.
See: 13 AAC 06.050(4) and 13 AAC 60.060(17)

According to the DPS web site list of disqualifiers, “applicants are deemed to not meet qualifications if, within the last 5 years preceding their application, they have been convicted of any misdemeanors, whether or not your conviction was subsequently Set Aside or Vacated, that involves:
• Narcotics (ARS §13, Chapter 34, or similar)”

The applicant must provide affirmation to show that the applicant is not suffering from any psychopathic condition or mental illness impairing the powers of memory, reason, judgment, or perception.
See: 13 AAC 60.060(18)

The applicant must be an individual without a conviction, within 10 years before the date of application, for any crime classified as a felony in this state or another jurisdiction at the time the crime was committed, unless a full pardon has been granted.
See: 13 AAC 06.050(5)

The applicant must affirm that the applicant has not been and is not now disqualified from possessing a firearm, including as a condition of probation or parole.
See: 13 AAC 60.085(1)

The criminal background check is conducted by:

13 AAC 60.060. Application for security guard license
(a)   Applications must be on a form provided by the department which will require furnishing of the following information:
(14)   three character references

According to the Application form at least one of the persons referenced must be a resident of Alaska, and not related to the applicant.

13 AAC 60.110
All security guard applicants, before issuance of a temporary permit or submission of an application to the department, must have received at least eight hours of general preassignment training relating to their duties and responsibilities as a guard.

All are required to complete satisfactorily at least 40 hours of inservice training within 180 days after employment. Training must include, but need not be limited to

(1)   law of arrest;
(2)   law of search and seizure;
(3)   duties and responsibilities to the employer and client;
(4)   fire prevention;
(5)   first aid; and
(6)   patrol techniques.

Refresher training:  All security guards must pass an annual refresher course of at least eight hours on the above topics. Failure to pass the refresher course may be grounds for revocation of a security guard license.

For armed guards:

Pre-assignment training:  For armed security guards, applications must furnish proof of at least eight hours of general preassignment training specified in 13 AAC 60.110(a)  (see below) AND at least eight hours of firearms pre-assignment training in:

•   The use of firearms in compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations

•   Handling firearms

•   Safety and maintenance of firearms

Demonstrate competence with any firearm that may be issued to the applicant; if a licensee fails to maintain competence with that firearm during an annual practice firing review, that individual’s license as an armed security guard is subject to revocation.

No baseline requirement

Alaska Stat. § 25.27.244  Failure to comply with subpoenas or warrants relating to paternity or child support proceedings, may bring to a suspension or revocation of an occupational license

Upon request, the commissioner shall provide a social security number provided under (a) of this section to the child support services agency created in AS 25.27.010, or the child support enforcement agency of another state, for child support purposes authorized under law.
See: AS 18.65.410(b)

• Application form
• Alaska Administrative Code Title 13 Chapter 60, Licensing of Security Guards and Security Guard Agencies
• Alaska Statutes 18.65.400

In Arizona, agencies are generally the licensed party while employees who wish to be Security Officers must register under these guidelines.
See: AR 32-2608 and AR 32-2621

The rules indicate that the registration allows the applicant to work for any licensed security provider/agency.  As in other states, the registration certificate is dependent on an actual or prospective offer of employment from a licensed security provider.

A separate armed registration certificate is required for each agency: 

According to ARS 32-2624 (B): When a security guard….is issued, an identification card as described in section 32-2633 shall be issued to the registrant.  The identification card is evidence that the person is a duly registered security guard…..,An employee must obtain an armed security guard registration certificate and identification card for each sponsoring agency licensee.

Fees

Security Guard Employee:

• New/Renew Unarmed Security Guard – $72.00 ($50 application and $22 for fingerprint)

• New/Renew Armed Security Guard – $122.00 ($100 application and $22 fingerprints)

• Late Fee – $10.00

• Upgrade from Unarmed to Armed Security Guard* – $50.00

• Reinstatement – $25.00

• Card Replacement – $10.00

*If your fingerprints were taken over 90 days ago, then include a fingerprint card and fingerprint processing fee.

See: Arizona Department of Public Safety Website

Temporary registration certificate:  According to ARS 32-2624:  Before the required background screenings for an applicant are complete, the department may issue a forty-five-day security guard registration certificate or a forty-five-day armed security guard registration certificate to an applicant who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States military and who has been discharged not more than three years before application.  The applicant who receives a forty-five-day security guard registration certificate pursuant to this section may work only for an agency licensee that provides the applicant preassignment training as prescribed in section 32-2632.

Arizona allows for reciprocal agreements between states with similar requirements. The code states in part:

32-2610. Reciprocal agreements; recognition
A. The department may enter into a reciprocal agreement with a state that has security guard qualification laws substantially similar to this chapter to allow a security guard registration to be used by the registrant within the jurisdiction of either this state or the other state. The department may enter into the agreement if the issuing authority for the other state meets all of the following conditions:

1. Issues a security guard identification card with an expiration date printed on the card.

2. Is available to verify the registration status for law enforcement purposes within three business days after a request for verification.

3. Has disqualification, suspension and revocation requirements for registrations.

4. Requires that the applicant for a registration submit to a criminal history records check pursuant to section 41-1750 and applicable federal law.

B. The department may recognize security guard registrations from states that have security guard qualification laws substantially similar to this chapter if the issuing authority for the other state meets all of the conditions prescribed in subsection A, paragraphs 1 through 4 of this section.

C. The reciprocal agreement or recognition shall be limited and is intended only to allow security guard agencies that maintain business operations in multiple states to use their security guards to meet temporary demands.  For a security guard from another state to work in this state, the department shall set appropriate restrictions that shall include the following provisions:

1. The security guard shall possess a security guard registration in good standing from another state.

2. The security guard shall be employed by a security guard agency licensed in this state that possesses a security guard agency license in both states in good standing.

3. The security guard shall work no more than thirty days in a calendar year in this state.

4. The security guard agency shall provide written notification to the department on a form provided by the department.

5. Security guards who possess only a temporary or provisional registration shall not be permitted to work in this state.

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age if applying to be a security guard, private investigator, or private investigator associate.
See: ARS 32-2622(1)

The applicant must be a citizen or legal resident who is authorized to seek employment in the United States.
See: ARS 32-2622(2)

None required.

•   Arizona peace officers are exempt from training requirements
•   Law enforcement officers working as security guards or traffic control officers are exempt from the laws governing security guards

ARS §32-2606
Registrations exceptions:
1. An officer or employee of the federal government, this state or a political subdivision of this state while the officer or employee is performing official duties.

2. An individual who performs security related work at:
(a) A commercial nuclear generating station that is subject to federal regulatory requirements.
(b) A company that is subject to department of defense regulatory requirements.

3. A company that employs security guards solely for use of and service to itself and not for others and that complies with the following requirements:

(a) If the company’s security guards are armed, each guard must complete sixteen hours of firearms training initially and complete an additional eight hours of refresher training each year thereafter.
(b) If the security guard wears a uniform or badge, the uniform or badge must strictly conform to the standards established by the department pursuant to this chapter.
(c) The company must annually submit an affidavit to the department that attests to the company’s compliance with its internal procedures that require a background investigation for each of its security guards.

4. The Arizona rangers organization as identified in section 41-4201, or authorized persons performing official Arizona ranger duties when in the service of a nonprofit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.

According to ARS 32-2609: Good cause exceptions for misdemeanor and felony offenses:

A. If a person shows at a hearing to the board’s satisfaction that the person is not awaiting trial on or has not been convicted of committing any of the offenses listed in section 41-1758.03, subsection B, the board may grant a good cause exception for the following:

1. A misdemeanor offense if the person completed all terms of sentencing.
2. A felony offense if ten of more years have passed since the person completed all terms of sentencing.

B. Before granting a good cause exception at a hearing the board shall consider all of the following in accordance with board rule:

1. The extent of the person’s criminal record.
2. The length of time that has elapsed since the offense was committed.
3. The nature of the offense.
4. Evidence supporting any applicable mitigating circumstances.
5. Evidence supporting the degree to which the person participated in the offense.
6. Evidence supporting the extent of the person’s rehabilitation, including:

(a) Completion of probation, parole or community supervision.
(b) Whether the person paid restitution or other compensation for the offense.
(c) Evidence of positive action to change criminal behavior, such as completion of a drug treatment program or counseling.
(d) Personal references attesting to the person’s rehabilitation.

C. If seeking a good cause exception, at least five days before the hearing the applicant shall submit to the department any evidence the applicant will be presenting at the hearing.

None.

According to ARS §32-2623 every employee shall obtain a registration certificate.

The security guard shall have the security guard’s identification card in the security guard’s possession and display it when requested by the Department or any peace officer.
See: ACC R-13-6-104.F

ARS 32-2633. Identification cards

Each holder of a license or registration certificate issued under this chapter shall obtain a standard identification card that is issued by the department. The department shall determine the size and design of the identification card and the card shall contain the following information:

1. Name of employee.

2. Date of expiration.

3. Photograph of employee.

4. Physical description of employee.

5. Employee’s registration number.

6. If the employee is an armed security guard, information identifying the employee as an armed security guard and the name of the authorizing employer.

7. Such other information as may be determined necessary by the director.

According to ARS 32-2624 (B)  An employee must obtain an armed security guard registration certificate and identification card for each sponsoring agency licensee.

An armed security guard employed by more than one licensee shall pay the fee required under ACC R-13-6-103(A)(15) and obtain an identification card for each licensee under which the armed security guard is employed.
See: ACC R-13-6-104.D

The legislation does not mention this requirement.

The applicant’s fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. The procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 16.34.

For unarmed guards the fingerprint fee is $22.

According to the DPS web site list of disqualifiers, “applicants are deemed to not meet qualifications if, within the last 5 years preceding their application, they have been convicted of any misdemeanors, whether or not your conviction was subsequently Set Aside or Vacated, that involves:
• Narcotics (ARS §13, Chapter 34, or similar)”

See ARS 32-2622:  An applicant for an associate or a security guard registration certificate issued pursuant to this article shall

7. Not be either of the following:

(a) Adjudicated mentally incompetent.

(b) Found to constitute a danger to self or others pursuant to section 36-540.

8. Not have a disability as defined in section 41-1461, unless that person is a qualified individual as defined in section 41-1461.

9. Not have been convicted of acting or attempting to act as an associate, security guard or armed security guard without a license if a license was required

According to  AR 32-2622  a security guard applicant must:

3.  Not have been convicted of any felony or currently be under indictment for a felony.
4. Within the five years immediately preceding the application for an associate, security guard or armed security guard registration certificate, not have been convicted of any misdemeanor act involving:

(a) Personal violence or force against another person or threatening to commit any act of personal violence or force against another person.
(b) Misconduct involving a deadly weapon as provided in section 13-3102.
(c) Dishonesty or fraud.
(d) Arson.
(e) Theft.
(f) Domestic violence.
(g) A violation of title 13, chapter 34 or 34.1 or an offense that has the same elements as an offense listed in title 13, chapter 34 or 34.1.
(h) Sexual misconduct.

5. Not be on parole, on community supervision, on work furlough, on home arrest, on release on any other basis or named in an outstanding arrest warrant.

6. Not be serving a term of probation pursuant to a conviction for any act of personal violence or domestic violence, as defined in section 13-3601, or an offense that has the same elements as an offense listed in section 13-3601.

7. Not be either of the following:

(a) Adjudicated mentally incompetent.
(b) Found to constitute a danger to self or others pursuant to section 36-540.

8. Not have a disability as defined in section 41-1461, unless that person is a qualified individual as defined in section 41-1461.

9. Not have been convicted of acting or attempting to act as an associate, security guard or armed security guard without a license if a license was required.

10. Not be a registered sex offender.

According to ARS 32-2622:  An applicant for an armed security guard registration certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall:

B1. Meet the requirements of subsection A of this section.

2. Except as provided in section 32-2624, successfully complete all background screening and training requirements.

3. Not be a prohibited possessor as defined in section 13-3101 or as described in 18 United States Code section 922.

4. Not have been discharged from the armed services of the United States under other than honorable conditions.

5. Not have been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence as defined in section 13-3601.

See also 32-2609. Good cause exceptions for misdemeanor and felony offenses

None mentioned

The applicant must complete the 8-hour pre-assignment unarmed training course. The unarmed training verification (security guard training form) must be signed and dated by a registered unarmed general security guard trainer and a security guard agency representative.

As required by ARS §32-2613 and ARS §32-2632, training must be provided to Security Guards by the employing agency (currently certified AZ peace officers are exempt from training requirements). The curriculum of the training program must cover:

•   Orientation
•   Criminal Law
•   Uniform
•   Communications
•   Use of Force
•   General Procedures
•   Crime Scene
•   Ethics
•   First Response

See: Full curriculum outline

Refresher Training:  The qualifying party of a security guard agency shall ensure that a person employed as a security guard by the agency completes eight hours of refresher training before renewing the security guard’s registration certificate. The curriculum consists of:

• Criminal law and laws of arrest
• Use of force
• General security guard procedures
• Crime scene preservation and first response
• Ethics, and
• Emergency response procedures
  See: AAC R13-6-602

Firearms Training:  The qualifying party of a security guard agency shall ensure that in addition to completing the pre-assignment training described in R13-6-601 and refresher training described in R13-6-602, a security guard who will use a firearm within the scope of the security guard’s employment with the agency completes:
1. Sixteen hours of initial firearms-safety instruction before being assigned to a position requiring that a firearm be carried, and
2. Eight hours of annual refresher firearms-safety instruction in the use of the weapon used by the security guard before renewing the security guard’s registration certificate.
See: AAC R13-6-603

The qualifying party shall ensure that firearms-safety training is provided by an instructor who is certified by the Department under R13-6-702 and uses the curriculum established by the
Department

See: AAC R13-6-603

Armed training is only valid for one calendar year. The signed armed refresher training certification form must be provided to DPS. This must be received at DPS no later than January 5 of the following year.

If the Armed Security Guard firearms refresher training is not received by DPS for each calendar year, then your Armed Security Guard registration certificate(s) may be suspended. To reinstate your armed guard card, you will have to provide an armed training verification form showing 16 hours of armed training.

Not Required.

Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 25-517 through 25-519; Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 32-3701
Failure to comply with subpoenas or warrants relating to paternity or child support proceedings, may bring to a suspension or revocation of an occupational license

•   Security Guard Registration Application Form (PDF)

•   Security Guard Agency License

•   Arizona Statutes Title 32 Chapter 26

•   For Security Guard requirements see Chapter 26 of Title 13, Ch. 6 Arizona Administrative Code (PDF)

In Arkansas full licensure is reserved to security businesses alone. Individuals employed by such licensed business are required to obtain “Credentials”, an authorization granted by the Department of Arkansas State Police to an individual to perform the duties of a private security officer.

The Private Security Officer(PSO) is the unarmed officer while the state designated the Commissioned Security Officer(CSO) as the armed officer. In both cases, the PSO and CSO must file an application.
AR Code §17-40-102 (29) provides the following definition of the PSO:
Private security officer” means any individual employed by a security services contractor or the security department of a private business to perform the duties of a security guard, security watchman, security patrolman, or armored car company.

Proprietary security officers are exempt from the requirement to register.
See: AR Code §17-40-103(a)(1)

Fees (for PSO):
$40.00 – Application Fee
$22.00 – State Background Check Fee
$11.25 – Federal Background Check Fee
$1.00 – Federal Background/INA Fee
$2.00 – Federal Background Check Fee
$76.25 Total

See: PSO Application Form

The credential expires two years from the date of issuance. (See: AR Code §17-40-313(a)(1))

Renewal training must be completed and the applicant must submit certification that
the renewal training requirements have been met before a credential or commission will be
renewed. (See Rule 10.9)

The same amount ($76.25) needs to be submitted by a check or money order to renew.
See:PSO Application Renew Form

If a licensee hires an individual required to be credentialed by the Department, the licensee must file an application to obtain a credential for the employee within 14 days of the hire. See: PSO Application Form

Temporary licensure:  According to the  PSO Application Form, “The applicant may work under the supervision of the licensee or credential holder until the application has been processed by the department.** “Supervision” is defined as the licensee or credential holder watching and directing the applicant’s activities while in the immediate presence (line of sight proximity) of the applicant at all times. 

Arkansas clearly prohibits any security services without licensure by its licensing authority.

§17-40-301 (a)(2)
License required. It shall be unlawful Perform any service as or engage in the business or business activity of a security services contractor or alarm systems company unless the person has obtained a license as a securities services contractor or alarm systems company under this chapter.

According to Rule 2.4: (Rules updated in 2020)

Reciprocity & Temporary Licensing – An applicant who holds a substantially similar license, credential, or commission in another state, territory, or district of the United States may obtain a reciprocal or temporary Arkansas license, credential, or commission as follows:

(a) An applicant for a polygraph examiner license or a private investigator credential must meet the qualifications set forth in A.C.A. § 17-39-205 or § 17-40-353.
(b) An applicant for any other reciprocal license, credential, or commission must demonstrate that he or she:

(i) Holds the license, credential, or commission in good standing;
(ii) Has not had his or her license, credential, or commission revoked for an act of bad faith or a violation of law, rule, or ethics;
(iii) Is not holding any suspended or probationary license, credential, or commission;
(iv) Is sufficiently competent in his or her field;
(v) Has been actively and lawfully engaged in the particular profession requiring the license, credential, or commission for one (1) or more years prior to submitting the reciprocal application; and
(vi) Has completed any Arkansas-specific education or training required by the particular license, credential, or commission;

(c) An applicant for a reciprocal license, credential, or commission who resides in a state, territory, or district of the United States that does not require licensure to practice a profession covered by this subchapter must demonstrate that he or she:

(i) Has not had his or her license, credential, or commission revoked for an act of bad faith or a violation of law, rule, or ethics;
(ii) Is not holding any suspended or probationary license, credential, or commission;
(iii) Is sufficiently competent in his or her field;
(iv) Has been actively and lawfully engaged in the particular profession requiring the license, credential, or commission for five (5) or more years prior to submitting the reciprocal application; and
(v) Has completed any Arkansas-specific education or training required by the particular license, credential, or commission;

(d) An applicant who meets the requirements of subsections (a), (b), or (c), above, may obtain a 90-day temporary license, credential, or commission upon request. The applicant seeking the reciprocal or temporary license, credential, or commission must submit the required forms, non-refundable application fee, and national and state background check fees. The applicant must also have his or her background check successfully completed through state and federal background check systems.

The applicant for a PSO must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
See: AR Code §17-40-306(a)(1)

A CSO applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
See: AR Code §17-40-337(a)(1)

Must be U.S. Citizen or legal resident. According to the application, for a non- U.S. citizen the person must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

See: PSO Application Form and CSO Application form

None required

The exemptions listed under §17-40-103, are as follows:
(a)   This chapter does not apply to:
(1) A person employed exclusively and regularly by one (1) employer in connection with the affairs of that employer only and where there exists an employer-employee relationship;
(2) An officer or employee of the United States, of this state, or of a political subdivision of either, while the employee or officer is engaged in the performance of official duties;
(3) A person not in the employ of another law enforcement officer and who has part-time or full-time employment as a law enforcement officer and who is certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training as a law enforcement officer and receives compensation for private employment on an individual or an independent contractor basis as a patrolman, guard, or watchman if the person is:
(A) Employed in an employee-employer relationship; or
(B) Employed on an individual contractual basis

See: AR Code §17-40-103 for a full list of exemptions.

Training exemption: According to the PSO Application  and Rule 10.6, certified law enforcement officers are exempt from the training requirements. The officer must be a current, active law enforcement officer.

The Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police may determine the qualifications for and issue an authorization to carry a firearm in the form of a commission to a qualified security officer or qualified school security officer that shall be held during the course of his or her employment.
See: AR Code §17-40-330

Rule 5.5. Identification – All licensed, credentialed, or commissioned individuals shall wear their pocket identification or credential card in plain sight while performing any functiondescribed in A.C.A. § 17-40-102 and produce said card upon request in such a manner thatenables the requestor to identify the licensee, credential holder, or commission holder.

A.C.A. § 17-40-307 (a) (8-9) An application for a license or credential under this chapter shall be in the form prescribed by the Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police and shall include:

(8) A verified statement disclosing any record of arrests, pending criminal charges, or convictions of the applicant of a felony, Class A misdemeanor, a crime involving an act of violence, or any crime involving moral turpitude, including those that have been sealed or expunged;

(9) Information that may be required by the director that would show that the applicant is honest, trustworthy, and of good character.

The applicant shall submit two classifiable sets of fingerprints.
See: AR Code §17-40-307(a)(6)

The applicant’s fingerprints must be submitted to be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI as noted on the PSO application.

Rule 2.6. Fingerprinting for initial application – In the event a legible and classifiable
set of fingerprints cannot be obtained, as determined by the Division or the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, the applicant shall be contacted and shall be required to be fingerprinted again.
After two (2) unsuccessful fingerprint card submissions, a name search through the FBI will be
conducted. Electronic capture of the fingerprints of the applicant on a device and in a manner
approved by the Director is allowed. The Director shall determine the applicant’s eligibility for
licensing only after successful completion of the FBI fingerprint-based check.

The applicant must not be suffering from habitual drunkenness or from narcotics addiction or dependence.
See: AR Code §17-40-306(a)(2)

The applicant must not have been adjudicated as mentally incompetent or have been involuntarily committed to a mental institution or to a mental health treatment facility.
See: ACA §17-40-306(a)(5) and ACA § 17-40-337 (a)(7)

The applicant must list all arrests, pending criminal charges, pleas of nolo contendere, pleas of guilty, or convictions for any felony, Class A misdemeanor, crime involving an act of violence, or crime involving moral turpitude.

Every applicant for a commissioned security officer will potentially have background check by the Arkansas State Police and through the Arkansas State Hospital and Veterans Administration Hospital, medical doctor, police agencies, the Arkansas Crime Information Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Crime Information Center, Interstate Information Index, credit reporting agencies, former employers, and former business associates to furnish information from their records to the Arkansas State Police.

See: PSO Application Form

Each first-time applicant for credential shall apply to the Department of Arkansas State Police for a state and national criminal background check to be conducted by the department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
See: AR Code §17-40-307(e)(1)(A)

The director shall not issue a credential or renew an existing credential of a person who has been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere to one or more of the following in any court in the State of Arkansas or to a comparable offense in another state or in a military or federal court for which a pardon has been granted:
•  (A) A felony;
•  (B) A Class A misdemeanor involving theft, sexual offenses, violence, an element of dishonesty, or a crime against a person as determined by the department under subsection (e) of this section; or
•  (C) An attempted felony or solicitation or conspiracy to commit a felony that is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) An individual shall not be denied issuance of a license or credential or renewal of an existing license or credential if the individual by any court has been found guilty of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to any misdemeanor if the person was found guilty of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to the misdemeanor ten (10) or more years before the date of the application for issuance or renewal.
(3) For purposes of this subsection, the state and national criminal background check shall include a record of all offenses that have been previously sealed or expunged by any court.

The applicant must not be a registered sex offender or be required to register as a sex offender.
See: AR Code §17-40-306(a)(6)

Commisioned Security Officers (CSO’s): 

(a) A commission as a commissioned security officer or a commissioned school security officer shall not be issued under this chapter to an individual who:

Not required

An applicant for a PSO credential must complete Phase I training requirements (eight hours) and pass an examination administered by the Training Administrator, Assistant Training Administrator, or Trainer.

Rule 10.3. Phase I – the training requirements for Phase I must be taught to all PSO, CSO, and CSSO applicants and shall consist of eight (8) hours minimum on the following subjects:

(a) Legal Authority

(i) Legal authority of PSOs;
(ii) Classification of crimes;
(iii) Arrests and detentions by PSOs;
(iv) Use of force, including:

(1) Non-deadly force;
(2) Deadly force;
(3) Civil penalties; and
(4) Criminal penalties.

(v) Case studies and discussion;

(1) Common crimes encountered by PSOs;
(2) Other crimes; and
(3) Appropriate actions for PSOs.

(vi) Company/site/account specific legal issues – discussion geared toward the specific legal issues relating to the type of property to which the PSO is assigned (e.g. college, school, university, hotel, bar, etc.); and
(vii) A.C.A. §§ 17-40-101, et seq. and these Rules, including:

(1) Purpose of the statute;
(2) Who is covered by the statute;
(3) Definitions;
(4) Minimum qualifications for PSOs, CSOs, and CSSOs, including, but
not limited to:

a. Disqualifying factors;
b. Fee structure; and
c. Renewals.

(5) PSO, CSO, and CSSO responsibilities;
(6) Key provisions of the statute, including:

a. Training requirements;
b. Reporting requirements; and
c. Penalties for violations.

(b) Field Note Taking and Report Writing

(i) Importance and purpose of reports;
(ii) Required equipment and an explanation of importance;
(iii) Notebook contents and an explanation of importance;
(iv) The six (6) most important questions that must be answered by a report;
(v) A review of basic English grammar, and writing skills; and
(vi) Practical exercises, such as:

(1) A review of several examples of well written reports;
(2) A review of several examples of poorly written reports; and
(3) Practice of writing one or more reports and critique by the instructor.

Rule 10.4. Phase II – In addition to Phase I training, the training requirements for Phase II must be taught to all CSO and CSSO applicants and shall consist of sixteen (16) hours minimum (at least eight (8) hours in the classroom and eight (8) hours on the firing range) on the following subjects:

(a) Use of Deadly Force and Arkansas Law

(i) Relevant statutes and case law;
(ii) Discussion about fleeing individuals;
(iii) Discussion of the criminal ramifications of firing a warning shot;
(iv) Criminal penalties;
(v) Civil penalties; and
(vi) Other considerations.

(b) Weapons and Safety

(i) Fundamental firearm safety;
(ii) Weapons nomenclature;
(iii) Cleaning and maintenance;
(iv) Storage; and
(v) Weapon retention.

(c) Live Fire Training, Marksmanship, and Qualifications

(i) Range procedures and range safety;
(ii) Fundamentals of firearms;
(iii) Holster drills;
(iv) Movement drills;
(v) Dry fire exercises;
(vi) Clearing stoppages;
(vii) Practice and evaluation;
(viii) Tactical and emergency reloading;
(ix) Pistol qualification course – the course must mirror the Arkansas Commission
on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (www.clest.org) firearms qualification course; and
(x) Rifle or shotgun qualification course – required if a CSO is required to carry a rifle or shotgun during the course of their employment – the course must mirror the www.clest.orgrifle/shotgun qualification course.

See: PSO and CSO Training Pages.

See: The Security Guard License Guide for more details.

Prove of successful completion of the training has to be provided with the application.
See: PSO Application Form

REFRESHER TRAINING:

Rule 10.9. Renewal training requirements – renewal training for a PSO, CSO, or CSSO is required every two (2) years and must be completed within the twelve (12) month period prior to renewal. Renewal training must be completed and the applicant must submit certification that the renewal training requirements have been met before a credential or commission will be renewed. An individual may count completed hours of renewal training toward the minimum hours of refresher training required to be completed each year.

Rule 10.10. Renewal training requirements for PSOs – the training requirements for renewal of a PSO credential shall consist of a minimum of six (6) hours. The training shall include, but not be limited to, the subjects found in Phase I as described in Rule 10.3, above.

Rule 10.11. Renewal training requirements for CSOs – the training requirements for renewal of a CSO commission shall consist of a minimum of twelve (12) hours. The training shall include, but not be limited to, the subjects found in Phase I and Phase II, as described in Rule 10.4 and Rule 10.5, above. The renewal training shall include firing range qualification on an ALETA qualification course and a safety course.

Rule 10.0. Private Security Officer (PSO) – An applicant for a PSO credential must complete Phase I training requirements and pass an examination administered by the Training Administrator, Assistant Training Administrator, or Trainer.

Rule 10.1. Commissioned Security Officer (CSO) – An applicant for a CSO credential must complete Phase I and Phase II training requirements and pass an examination administered by the Training Administrator, Assistant Training Administrator, or Trainer

Rule 10.16. PSO, CSO, and CSSO examination – An applicant for a credential or
commission under this Section must demonstrate his or her qualifications by successfully
completing an examination developed and administered by a Training Administrator or Assistant
Training Administrator covering A.C.A. § 17-40-101, et seq. and these Rules.

(a) The length and topics covered by the examination are as follows:

(i) PSO examination – minimum of seventy (70) questions on the subjects found
in Phase I as described in Rule 10.3, above
(ii) CSO examination – minimum of one hundred (100) questions on the subjects
found in Phase I and Phase II as described in Rule 10.3 and Rule 10.4, above.
(iii) CSSO examination – minimum of 120 questions on the subjects found in
Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III as described in Rule 10.3, Rule 10.4, and Rule
10.5, above.

(b) The applicant must take the examination in person. If the applicant is a partnership or
corporation, the manager and any branch manager must take the examination.
(c) Scoring seventy percent (70%) or above on the examination constitutes successful
completion.
(d) If an applicant fails to successfully complete the required examination he or she:

(i) Must wait five 5 working days to be eligible to retake the test; and
(ii) Pay a re-examination fee of $50.00 if the test is administered by the Division.

(e) Failure to successfully complete the examination after two (2) attempts shall result in
cancellation of the pending application. Upon cancellation, the applicant must re-apply as
a new applicant and is subject to pay the required application fees.

The Department is required by Arkansas Law to suspend a license, credential, or commission if so ordered by the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE).
See: Rule 6.5 Suspension for non-payment of child support

• Application Form(PDF)
• Arkansas Code Title 17, Chapter 40
• Department Of Arkansas State Police Rules For Licensing And Regulation  (Revised  2020)
• Arkansas State Police Information

In California only private security businesses are required to obtain licensure while individual employees, including proprietary security guards, must register with the department.

There are two categories of individual registration in California:
I. Security guard

Security guards are employed by licensed private patrol operators or private security employers to protect persons or property or prevent theft as defined in Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 7582.1.

Security Guard Registration applicants are not required to be employed at the time filing for registration. Upon commencing employment, the employer has to report the employee to the board.

California permits both paper and online applications for registration purposes.
See: Security Guard application form

Fees:
$55   Initial Application fee
$49   LiveScan Fingerprinting fees

Business and Professions Code Section 7574.11 (f) 
License must be renewed every two years.
$40   Renewal fee
$65   Delinquent Renewal Fee ($40 renewal fee + $25 delinquency fee)
$25   Replacement Guard Card Fee

See: Security Guard Fact Sheet

II. Proprietary Private Security Officer

A proprietary private security officer is defined generally as an unarmed individual, (1) who is employed exclusively by a single employer, (2) whose primary duty is to provide security services for that employer, (3) whose services are not contracted to any other entity or person, and (4) who meets both of the following criteria:
a.   He or she is required to wear a distinctive uniform clearly identifying the individual as a security officer, and
b.   He or she is likely to interact with the public while performing his or her duties.
See: CA Bus & Prof Code §7574.01

Fees:
$55   Initial Application fee
$49   LiveScan Fingerprinting fees

License must be renewed every two years.
$40   Renewal fee
$65   Delinquent Renewal Fee
$25   Replacement Guard Card Fee

See: Proprietary Security Officer Fact Sheet

See: New Fee schedules effective July 1, 2018

Special Exception
California, in deference to its movie and film industry, exempts unarmed uniformed security officers from registration requirements when working for the industry. The regulations designate an exemption to those “employed exclusively and regularly by a motion picture studio facility employer.”
See: 7582 q

Armed Security:  BSIS issues Firearms Permits (also referred to as a “Firearms Qualification Card (FQ)” or “Exposed Firearms Permit”) as specified in Article 4 (commencing with Section 7540) of Chapter 11.3, Article 4 (commencing with Section 7583) of Chapter 11.5 and Article 6 (commencing with Section 7596) of Chapter 11.6 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code (BPC).
See: Firearms Permit Fact Sheet

Firearms Assessment:  Effective July 1, 2018, a BSIS security guard registrant seeking an initial BSIS firearms permit must complete an assessment for the purposes of determining whether he/she possesses, at the time of the assessment, appropriate judgment, restraint, and self-control to carry a firearm while on duty (Business and Professions Code Sections 7583.23 and 7583.47).

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2022, the assessment must be completed prior to submitting an Application for an Initial Firearms Permit. This is a significant change. Prior practice was to take the assessment AFTER you applied; as of January 1, 2022, you must take it PRIOR to applying for a firearms permit.

See Firearms Permit Assessment

See separate applications for initial vs renewal firearms applications:

• Firearms Permit Initial Application
• Firearms Permit Renewal Application

California Code, Business and Professions Code – BCP § 7583.9:
Upon accepting employment by a private patrol operator, any employee who performs the function of a security guard or security patrol person who is not currently registered with the bureau, shall complete an application for registration on a form as prescribed by the director, and obtain two classifiable fingerprint cards for submission to the Department of Justice.

I. Security Guard
California Business and Professions Code, Section 7582.8:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age

II. Proprietary Private Security Officer
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
See: Proprietary Security Officer Fact Sheet

ARMED GUARDS: To be eligible for a BSIS Firearms Permit, applicants must be at least 21 years of age (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3).

See: Firearms Permit Fact Sheet

Although the legislation does not dictate this requirement, the applicants are required to provide their social security or tax identification number.

ARMED GUARDS: To be eligible for a BSIS Firearms Permit, applicants must be a citizen of the United States or have permanent legal alien status (BPC Sections 7542.2, 7583.23, and 7596.3)

See: Firearms Permit Fact Sheet

None required

I. Security Guard

If you are a currently employed, full time peace officer holding peace officer status under Chapter 4.5, (commencing with section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, or a level I or level II reserve officer under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 832.6 of the Penal Code and have completed a course of study in the exercise of the power to arrest approved by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training then you are not required to complete a Power to Arrest course approved by the Bureau at a Bureau certified Training Facility. Furthermore, you are exempt from the live scan (electronic submission of fingerprints and the subsequent automated background checks and responses) requirement if you are only applying for a security guard registration.

II. Proprietary Private Security Officer:
This chapter shall not apply to the following: (a) An officer or employee of the United States of America, or of this state or a political subdivision thereof, while the officer or employee is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties, including uniformed peace officers employed part time by a public agency pursuant to a written agreement between a chief of police or sheriff and the public agency, provided the part-time employment does not exceed 50 hours in a calendar month.
See: CA Bus & Prof Code §7574.14 for a full list of exemptions.

Armed Guards:

As stated in the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Firearms Training Manual (dated January 2022):

Exemption from Completion of BSIS Firearms Training Course
Who is Eligible: A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of
Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, is exempt from completing the BSIS Firearms Training
Course if he/she has successfully completed a course of study in the use of firearms [BPC
Section 7583.22]. NOTE: Issuance of a firearms permit is contingent upon the applicant being
approved for or already holding a qualifying license (i.e., security guard registration, private
patrol operator license, or qualified manager associated with a license.)

Proof for Exemption: The following documentation is acceptable to demonstrate eligibility and
prior training: a photocopy of the front and back of the peace officer’s identification card to
demonstrate peace officer status and a letter from the officer’s current Commanding Officer
attesting to the officer’s completion of firearms training, a copy of the officer’s Basic or
Specialized Basic POST course completion certificate or a copy of the officer’s POST profile
detailing completion of Basic or Specialized Basic training in the use of firearms.

Exemption from BSIS Range Requalification for Renewal of Firearms Permit
Who is Eligible: A duly appointed peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with
Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, who is authorized to carry a firearm in the
course of their law enforcement duties and has successfully completed requalification training
with their law enforcement agency is exempt from the BSIS firearm range requalification
requirements [BPC Section 7583.32].

Proof for Exemption: The following documentation is acceptable to demonstrate eligibility and
prior training: a photocopy of the front and back of the peace officer’s identification card to
demonstrate peace officer status and a firearms requalification training completion document
signed by the agency’s Range Master, a copy of the officer’s POST profile detailing the
requalification(s), or a letter signed by the officer’s commanding officer or agency’s Range
Master, on the law enforcement agency’s letterhead, attesting to the officer’s successful
completion of firearms requalification training

Also:

1.   An active duty peace officer may carry an exposed or concealed weapon while on duty as a security guard provided all of the following conditions are satisfied: The peace officer is employed as a security guard and is either on the pay-roll (paid on a W-2) of a private patrol operator (i.e. paid with a W-2), or is employed by a proprietary private security employer (i.e. such as in-house security) and is an employee (not a subcontractor) of the employer (i.e. a VIP being protected). While on duty as an armed security guard, the peace officer must possess a guard registration card and an exposed weapon permit issued by the bureau. An active duty peace officer is not required to complete the Bureau’s firearm course nor satisfy the bureau’s twice-a-year range requalifications. An active duty or level I or II reserve peace officer is exempt from the training and the requalifying requirements as long as they are required to requalify with their law enforcement employer. An active duty peace officer who contracts to provide armed security services must possess a private patrol operator’s license issued by the bureau.

2.   An honorably retired peace officer with an endorsement from a law enforcement agency to carry a concealed weapon may carry a concealed weapon while on duty as a private patrol operator (qualified manager), security guard, private investigator (qualified manager), alarm company qualified manager or alarm agent, provided that he/she has a valid private patrol operator license, security guard registration, private investigator license, alarm company qualified manager license or alarm agent registration, and a valid firearm permit issued by the bureau. Retired peace officers must complete the bureau’s course of fire and the twice-a-year requalification requirements.

3.   Reserve peace officers authorized and qualified by their agency to carry a firearm are exempt from completing the twice-a-year two-hour course review and range requalifications. Reserve peace officers not authorized and qualified to carry a firearm while on duty must complete the twice-a-year course review and the range requalifications (California Code of Regulations, Section 633(e)). Reserve peace officers must submit proof from their agency that they are authorized and qualified to carry a firearm in order to be exempt from the requalification requirements.

In California, “Permit” means any license, certificate, registration or any other form of authorization required by state agency to engage in a particular activity.
See:16 CCR §601.4

ARMED GUARDS:

A Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Firearms Permit is required.

See: Instructions on how to obtain and comply with firearms laws and regulations

A new law went into effect on July 1, 2018 that requires a BSIS security guard registrant seeking to associate a BSIS Firearms Permit to the guard registration to complete an assessment to demonstrate that they are capable, at the time the assessment is completed, of demonstrating appropriate judgment, restraint and self-control for the purposes of carrying and using a firearm when performing security guard duties. (Business and Professions Code Section 7583.23 and 7583.47).

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2022, the assessment must be completed prior to submitting an Application for an Initial Firearms Permit. This is a significant change. Prior practice was to take the assessment AFTER you applied; as of January 1, 2022, you must take it PRIOR to applying for a firearms permit.

See separate forms for initial application vs renewal application:

• Firearms Permit Initial Application
• Firearms Permit Renewal Application

I. Security Guard
California requires a Photo ID for Security Officer Registrants.
See Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Photo ID Card Instructions

A security guard must possess a valid and current security guard registration card on his or her person while on duty.
See: Fact sheet and CA Bus & Prof Code §7583.3(a)

Licensees shall at any times while in the course of their duties maintain in their possession any bureau-issued identification cards relevant to the duties being performed.
See: 16 CCR §608.3

II. Proprietary Private Security Officer
The individual must obtain and carry an PSO card.
The PSO card will be mailed upon successful registration.
See: Proprietary Security Officer Fact Sheet

A person registered as a proprietary private security officer shall carry on his or her person, while on duty, a valid and current proprietary private security officer’s registration card or a hard copy printout of the bureau’s approval from the bureau’s Internet Web site and either a valid driver’s license issued pursuant to Section 12811 of the Vehicle Code or a valid identification card issued pursuant to Section 13000 of the Vehicle Code.
See: CA Bus & Prof Code §7574.22

No baseline requirement

I. Security Guard

Fingerprints are submitted electronically through the Live Scan system to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Applicants are responsible for paying all Live Scan, DOJ and FBI processing fees at the time of fingerprinting.

See here for the Security Guard Request for Live Scan Form
See here for the Live Scan Locations

Retrieved from Security Guard Fact Sheet

Exemption from Fingerprint Submission Requirement: If you are a California peace officer as specified above and are seeking an exemption from the fingerprint requirement, you must provide proof of your current sworn status.

II. Proprietary Private Security Officer

An application for a proprietary private security officer shall include the submission of fingerprints to the Department of Justice.
See: CA Bus & Prof Code §7574.11
Fingerprints are submitted electronically through the Live Scan system to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Applicants are required to prepare three identical duplicates (copies) of a Proprietary Security Officer Live Scan Form.
Fees payable the Live Scan Operator:
$32.00   DOJ Fingerprint Processing Fee
$17.00   FBI Fingerprint Processing Fee
SubTotal: $49.00
In addition, a processing fee at the Live Scan site incurs. Each Live Scan site sets its processing fee, which can vary within a range established by law. BSIS does not set the fee.

See here for the Live Scan Locations

Retrieved from Proprietary Private Security Officer Fact Sheet

(c)The director may refuse to approve a proprietary private security officer registration pursuant to Section 7574.11 to a person who has committed any act or crime constituting grounds for denial under Section 480.

ARMED GUARDS:

Applicants for a BSIS Firearms Permit must submit their fingerprints electronically through the Live Scan system to the FBI and the DOJ.

See here for the Security Guard Request for Live Scan Form
See here for the Live Scan Locations

No baseline requirement

No baseline requirement for unarmed guards

For ARMED GUARDS:

Firearms Assessment
A BSIS Security Guard registrant seeking an initial BSIS Firearms Permit must pass an
assessment for the purposes of determining whether he/she possesses, at the time of the
assessment, appropriate judgment, restraint, and self- control to carry a firearm while on
duty, within the six months preceding the date the application is submitted to the Bureau
(BPC Sections 7583.23 and 7583.47).

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2022, the assessment must be completed prior to submitting an Application for an Initial Firearms Permit. This is a significant change. Prior practice was to take the assessment AFTER you applied; as of January 1, 2022, you must take it PRIOR to applying for a firearms permit.

See Firearms Assessment Information

See Firearms Permit Fact Sheet

I. Security Guard

Applicants for a BSIS Security Guard Registration must undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Applicants are responsible for paying all Live Scan, DOJ and FBI processing fees at the time of fingerprinting.

See here for the Security Guard Request for Live Scan Form
See here for the Live Scan Locations

Retrieved from Security Guard Fact Sheet

II. Proprietary Private Security Officer

Applicants must undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

See here for the Proprietary Security Officer Live Scan Form
See here for the Live Scan Locations

Retrieved from Proprietary Private Security Officer Fact Sheet

California Business and Professions Code section 7583.9:
(e)   Upon receipt of an applicant’s electronic or hard card fingerprints as provided in this section, the Department of Justice shall disseminate the following information to the bureau:

(1)   Every conviction rendered against the applicant.
(2)   Every arrest for an offense for which the applicant is presently awaiting trial, whether the applicant is incarcerated or has been released on bail or on his or her own recognizance pending trial.

ARMED GUARDS:

Applicants must undergo a criminal history background check through the FBI and the DOJ.

Applicants for a BSIS Firearms Permit must not be prohibited from owning or possessing any firearm pursuant to State or Federal Law.

In addition to completing the required Live Scan, applicants must also complete and submit the Firearm Eligibility Application to DOJ and pay the $38.00 application fee to the Live Scan operator.
See here for the Security Guard Firearm Request for Live Scan Form
See here for the Live Scan Locations

Not required

I. Security Guard

•   The power to arrest training must be completed prior to the issuance of a Security Guard Registration (BPC Sections 7583.6 and 7583.8);
•   The thirty-two (32) hours of training in security officer skills must be completed within the first six (6) months of licensure;
•   Eight (8) hours of continuing training must be completed annually (BPC 7583.6 and CCR 643);
•   The training may be administered by the guard’s employing private patrol operator or by a Bureau-approved course provider.

For a detailed list of courses and training please see Security Guard Training Regulation
Retrieved from Security Guard Fact Sheet

II. Proprietary Security Officer

Except for a person who has completed the course of training required by Section 7583.45, a person registered and hired as a proprietary private security officer shall complete training in security officer skills within six months from the date upon which registration is issued, or within six months of his or her employment with a proprietary private security employer.
See: CA Bus & Prof Code §7574.18(a)

A person registered or hired as a proprietary private security officer shall complete training in security officer skills within six months from the date upon which registration is issued, or within six months of his or her employment with a proprietary private security employer.
See: CA Bus & Prof Code §7574.18(h)

The complete course of training shall consist of a minimum of 16 hours and shall be completed within the first six months from either the date of employment or date of issuance of the proprietary private security officer’s registration.
The courses cover the following subjects:

•   Four(4) hours minimum of Section I.   Power to Arrest training;
•   Twelve (12) hours minimum of the Sections:

II. Roles and Responsibilities;
III.   Public and Employer Expectations;
IV.   Liability Issued;
V.   Communication/ Conflict Management;
VI.   Emergency Procedures.

A person registered or hired as a proprietary private security officer shall complete training in security officer skills within six months from the date upon which registration is issued, or within six months of his or her employment with a proprietary private security employer.
See: See: CA Bus & Prof Code §7574.18(a)

For a detailed list of courses please see the Training Syllabus (PDF)

ARMED GUARDS:

See Firearms Training Manual (dated January 2022)

Not required

For Armed Guards:  According to the BSIS Firearms Permit Fact Sheet, “Applicants must complete the Course of Firearms Training (CCR Section 635) at a Bureau-approved Firearms Training Facility, from a Bureau-approved Firearms Training Instructor, and pass the written examination (scoring 86% or better) and range qualifications.  

See also:

• Firearms Permit Initial Application
• Firearms Permit Renewal Application

The state may suspend any occupational or professional license for failure to pay child support.
See: Cal Fam Code § 17520

I. Security Guard
•   Application for Security Guard (PDF)
•   Security Guard Links Overview
•   Security Guard Fact Sheet

II. Proprietary Security Officer
•   Application for Proprietary Security Officer (PDF)
•   Proprietary Security Officer Links Overview
•   Proprietary Security Officer Fact Sheet

Legislation
•   California Code of Regulations – Division 7. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
•   BPC Chapter 11.4 Proprietary Security Services
•   BPC Chapter 11.5 Private Security Services

Live Scan
•   Live Scan Instructions

Application
•   The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Online Application
•   Common Mistakes in the Application Process

Firearms:

• Firearms Training Manual
• Firearm Permit Fact Sheet

Note: Colorado: There are no state level requirements to obtain a security guard license in Colorado. Information on working as a security guard in Colorado can be found at the local county clerk’s office. This is an example of security guard requirements for Colorado Springs, Colorado

In Colorado Springs no person shall act as a private security officer within the City limits without first obtaining a license.
See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.203

The application for licensure must be completed by the employer and submitted to the City Clerk’s Office.
See: Application Form

Fees
•   Annual license fee: $110
•   Late renewal fee: $55
•   Duplicate license fee is $5

Security Licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance or renewal.
See: Security License Website
See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.211(B)

ARMED GUARDS:

The applicant shall be certified annually by the applicant’s employer to carry a firearm and/or CEW during the course of employment. Prior to annual renewal of the firearm endorsement, the applicant shall provide proof of a minimum requalifying range proficiency score of seventy five percent (75%) acquired no more than six (6) months prior to the renewal application. The firearm requalification course shall, at a minimum, include the training standards established in subsections 2.3.213B3 and B4 of this part. Prior to annual renewal of the CEW endorsement, the applicant or the applicant’s employer shall certify completion of continuing training and education regarding the use of CEWs. The applicant must have no convictions of Federal, State or local laws relating to domestic violence or weapons, firearms, domestic abuse violations or offenses related to unlawful sexual behavior.

The firearm/CEW endorsement shall authorize a licensed private security officer to carry a firearm/CEW only when providing or performing security services as a duty of the officer’s employment with a contract security agency.
See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.210

No person shall operate a contract security agency or act as a private security officer within the City limits without first obtaining a license.
See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.203 (A)

Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.204
Applicant must be 18 years of age to become a PSO and 21 years of age to receive a firearm endorsement.

Every application for an original or renewal private security officer license shall contain the following:
1. A list of the residence addresses of the applicant for the five (5) years prior to the date of application;
2. A statement of the work history of the applicant for the five (5) years prior to the date of application.

See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.210(A)

No baseline requirement

Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.203:

B.  The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following persons while engaged in the performance of their duties:

1.   Sheriffs, undersheriffs, deputy sheriffs, police officers, Colorado State patrol officers, POST certified corrections officers, marshals, deputy marshals, district attorney investigators, investigative agents employed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation or Federal law enforcement officers who are employed full time in that capacity, including any time that full time law enforcement officers are employed as private security officers with the approval of their departmental superiors.

2.   A reserve police officer who performs duties for a local unit of government which granted the reserve commission, while within the jurisdiction of that unit of government.

3.   Any person who performs airport predeparture screening services regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

ARMED GUARDS:

According to Colorado State Law Title 18:

Colorado allows a person to carry a firearm in a vehicle if its use is for lawful protection of such person or another’s person or property. [C.R.S. 18-12-105(2)] Colorado law also allows a person to possess a handgun in a dwelling, place of business, or automobile. However, when you carry the weapon into your home, business, hotel room, etc. it must be in plain view. Local jurisdictions may not enact laws that restrict a person’s ability to travel with a weapon. [C.R.S. 18-12-105.6]

The Act permits the nationwide carrying of concealed handguns by qualified current and retired law enforcement officers and amends the Gun Control Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-618, 82 Stat. 1213) to exempt qualified current and retired law enforcement officers from state and local laws prohibiting the carry of concealed firearms.

None required

ARMED GUARDS: No permit required, but there is a “firearm endorsement” required to be an armed security guard.

The holder of a temporary permit shall be prohibited from obtaining a firearm endorsement until the private security officer license is issued.
See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.212(A)

Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.211 Private Security Officer Licenses
A. Each private security officer shall be issued a license in the form of an identification card. The identification card shall contain the name, a recent photograph of the private security officer, the expiration date, the number of the license, the signature of the private security officer, and the name of the private security officer’s employer. Every licensed private security officer shall keep the City Clerk’s Office informed of the correct name, residence address, and employer and shall notify the City Clerk’s Office within ten (10) days of any change in name, residence address or employer.

C. Each identification card shall be on the person of the licensee at all times the licensee is working in the capacity of a private security officer and shall be exhibited upon request by a peace officer, the Deputy Licensing Officer or the Deputy Licensing Officer’s designee.

Each applicant shall be of good moral character verified through
•   License History
•   General Personal History

Not required

The legislation does not mention this.

No baseline requirement

Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.214 Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License:

A private security officer license may be denied, suspended or revoked if the applicant or a principal of the applicant:

1.   Has been convicted of a felony in this State or any other state, or of a crime in any other state which, if committed in this State, would be a felony;

2.   Has been convicted of three (3) or more criminal misdemeanor violations within a five (5) year period;

3.   Has made a willful misrepresentation in applying for and obtaining a license;

4.   Has been previously denied a license under this part or has had a license issued under this part suspended or revoked;

5.   Was a principal of a contract security agency whose license was revoked, unless the Deputy Licensing Officer determines that the principal was not responsible for the misconduct underlying the revocation;

6.   Has been convicted of operating without a license under this part or performing any act for which a license is required under this part; or

7.   Has violated any of the provisions of this General Licensing Code.

ARMED GUARDS:  The applicant must have no convictions of Federal, State or local laws relating to domestic violence or weapons, firearms, domestic abuse violations or offenses related to unlawful sexual behavior.  (See Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.210 B1)

The legislation does not mention this requirement.

Every contract security agency shall be responsible for ensuring that all private security officers have received adequate, basic, firearm, CEW, on the job, and any other training necessary to perform security services or other duties for which they were hired.

Further, no contract security agency shall hire or assign any person to perform the duties of a private security officer until all training has been completed and the officer has been appropriately licensed.
See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.213(D)

Private security officers are required to complete an officer training program which consists of the following:

3. Basic Training Requirements: A private security officer basic course of training shall, at a minimum, include:
a.  Nature, role and duties of the private security officer (1 hour);
b.   Private security officer professional conduct and ethics (1 hour);
c.   Principles of communication (1 hour);
d.   Observation and incident reporting (1 hour);
e.   Preservation of evidence, investigation and crime scene security (0.5 hour);
f.   Federal, State and local laws, codes and ordinances (0.5 hour);
g.   Use of force as it relates to legal powers (1 hour);
h.   Legal limitations and liability implications (1 hour);
i.   Interaction and cooperation with local law enforcement (0.5 hour);
j.   Emergency response procedures, to include basic principles of first aid (0.5 hour).
See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.213(A)

ARMED GUARDS:

Training:   According to Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.213. B:

1. Prior to issuance of a firearm endorsement to a private security officer license, the applicant shall provide a certificate of completion of a firearm safety and familiarization course provided by a National Rifle Association (NRA) or Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified instructor. The firearms training certificate shall identify the courses taken, the number of training and range hours obtained, identify the issuing contract security agency, the applicant’s name, name of the NRA or POST instructor providing the training and the dates of training.
2. A firearm endorsement shall only be issued to individuals obtaining a minimum qualifying written and range proficiency score of seventy five percent (75%) acquired within the last six (6) months and a letter of authorization to carry a firearm from the contract security agency.
3. The firearm safety and familiarization certificate shall indicate the applicant completed at least sixteen (16) hours of basic firearms training which includes a minimum of nine (9) hours of classroom instruction, a minimum of four (4) hours of live fire practice, followed by a minimum of three (3) hours on the weapons qualification course. If the applicant desires to carry a concealed weapon, the certificate shall indicate the applicant completed at least an additional four (4) hours of concealed firearms training which includes a minimum of one hour of classroom instruction which may include practical application instruction and a minimum of three (3) hours of live fire practice utilizing the concealed carry holster that the private security officer will carry on duty.
4. In addition to the training required by subsection A of this section, private security officer firearm and familiarization training shall, at a minimum, include:

a. Criminal procedure law;
b. Moral and legal aspects of firearm use;
c. Use of physical and deadly force;
d. State and local laws, codes and ordinances relating to weapons and the use of force;
e. Handgun safety, nomenclature, operation and maintenance;
f. Emergency procedures;
g. Weapons handling;
h. Marksmanship fundamentals; and
i. Range instruction, qualification and examination.

Renewal:  The applicant shall be certified annually by the applicant’s employer to carry a firearm and/or CEW during the course of employment. Prior to annual renewal of the firearm endorsement, the applicant shall provide proof of a minimum requalifying range proficiency score of seventy five percent (75%) acquired no more than six (6) months prior to the renewal application. The firearm requalification course shall, at a minimum, include the training standards established in subsections 2.3.213B3 and B4 of this part. Prior to annual renewal of the CEW endorsement, the applicant or the applicant’s employer shall certify completion of continuing training and education regarding the use of CEWs. The applicant must have no convictions of Federal, State or local laws relating to domestic violence or weapons, firearms, domestic abuse violations or offenses related to unlawful sexual behavior.

Certificate Of Completion: Prior to issuance of a private security officer license, the applicant shall provide a certificate of completion of a basic security officer training program with a minimum seventy five percent (75%) score. The training certificate shall identify the courses taken, the number of training hours obtained, identify the issuing contract security agency, the applicant’s name, name of the instructor providing the training and the dates of training.
See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.213(A)(1)

Armed Guards:  A firearm endorsement shall only be issued to individuals obtaining a minimum qualifying written and range proficiency score of seventy five percent (75%) acquired within the last six (6) months and a letter of authorization to carry a firearm from the contract security agency.
See: Colorado Springs City Code 2.3.213(B)(2)

Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-13-123, the state may take away any occupational or professional license if child support has not been paid

• Colorado Springs City Code
• Colorado Springs Article 1: General Business License Provisions
•  Colorado Springs Security Licensing
• Request for Issuance of Private Security Officer License
• Private Security Officer – Supplemental Application
• Colorado Gun Laws

Connecticut is another jurisdiction that allows employers to register as many employees as needed and thereby assure compliance with state requirements for being a security officer. Prospective or actual employees must apply for a security officer identification card and until received cannot be registered. The security officer applicant must complete all required training before the issuance of the identification card.

Any person hired to work as a security officer shall be licensed as a security officer prior to being registered.  The cost of registering the employee is $40.00 per employee.
The employee shall complete a minimum of eight (8) hours training, the security officer will be issued an identification card from the Department of Public Safety. This security officer’s identification card will have five (5) year expiration and must be carried on their person while on the job site.

To obtain a security officer’s identification card, you must complete the following requirements:
•   Standard application (DPS-135-C) – email dps.spec.licensing@po.state.ct.us to obtain the form.
•   Two color photographs, 2″x2″ (passport style)
•   Set of fingerprint cards (one (1) blue-FBI and one (1) green-State of Connecticut Applicant)
•   Copy of current Connecticut Drivers License
•   Papers of Naturalization, if applicable
•   Fees:
$100.00   Registration fee
$13.25   FBI Background inquiry fee
$75.00   State of Connecticut Background Inquiry

See: Administrative Directives for Security Officer’s Training Certification Identification Card

Effective July 1, 2018 unarmed employment is allowed, under certain conditions, while an application for a security officer license is pending.
See: PA 18-20(h)

C.G.S 29-161q states “Immediately upon hiring a security officer, the security service employing such security officer shall apply to register such security officer with the Commissioner of Public Safety.”

The registration of security officers will consist of the following:
•   Standard application Form DPS-688-C (DOC)
•   Two color photographs, 2″x2″ (passport style)
•   Registration fee of $40.00
•   Copy of Security Officers Identification Card

See: Administrative Procedures for Registering Security Officers

Temporary Licensure
Security Officer license applicants may temporarily work without a fully approved license as long as the applicant has filed the required documentation, completed training and been assessed for criminal background check and verification. There are limitations to this discretionary temporary status. For the full regulations, see Section (H) at:

(h) During the time that an application for a license as a security officer is pending with the commissioner, the applicant may perform the duties of security officer, provided (1) the security service employing the applicant conducts, or has a consumer reporting agency regulated under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act conduct, a state and national criminal history records check and determines the applicant meets the requirements of subsection (c) of this section to be a security officer, and (2) the applicant (A) successfully completed the training required pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, or obtained a waiver of such training, and (B) performs the duties of a security officer under the direct on-site supervision of a licensed security officer with at least one year of experience as a licensed security officer. The applicant shall not perform such duties at a public or private preschool, elementary or secondary school or at a facility licensed and used exclusively as a child care center, as described in subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 19a-77. The applicant shall cease to perform such duties pursuant to this subsection when the commissioner grants or denies the pending application for a security license under this section.
See: Connecticut Code

ARMED GUARDS:

To obtain a Security Office Firearms Permit, applicants must possess a valid Connecticut State Pistol Permit and must be certified as a security officer and must have a security officer identification card.

The statute states in part:
No employee of a licensed security service and no employee hired by a firm or corporation to perform work as a security officer may carry a pistol, revolver or other firearm while on duty or directly en route to or from such employment unless such employee obtains a special permit from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
See: C.G.S. 29-161z(a)

Fee:
$62.00 application fee
See: Firearms Permit Endorsement
See: Information on the State Pistol Permit requirements

An instate license is required.

According to Statutes of Connecticut (CGS) Chapter 534 § 29-161q:
The applicant must be at least 18 years of age

For ARMED GUARDS: The applicant must be at least 21 years of age.  See  Statutes of Connecticut (CGS) Chapter 534 § 29-161y

The regulation is silent, but the Employee/guard registration form asks about Citizenship or naturalization.

No baseline requirement

Training exemptions:  Sec. 29-161q.
The commissioner shall waive training requirements for any person who, while serving in the armed forces or the National Guard, or if such person is a veteran, within two years of such person’s discharge from the armed forces, presents proof that such person has completed military training that is equivalent to the training required by this subsection, and, if applicable, such person’s military discharge document or a certified copy thereof.

A security officer certification identification card is required (not a permit)

For ARMED GUARDS:

Firearms Permit Endorsement

Connecticut General Statue 29-161z requires that all employees hired by a security service to perform security officer services, while armed with a firearm, must obtain a special permit from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Armed security officers must be at least 21 years of age. The employer is responsible for insuring that the employee has obtained the permit (endorsement). Any employee hired to work, as security officer shall be certified as a security officer and obtains an identification card prior to the security service company making application to register the security officer with the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. The permit endorsement is in addition to the permit requirements imposed under C.G.S. Sec. 29-28. Failure to register an employee or allowing such person to work without the proper supplement firearm permit may result in the suspension or revocation of the company’s business license and the imposition of a $75.00 fine per violation. The security officer would also be issued a $ 75.00 fine for carrying a firearm without the proper pistol permit endorsement.

The Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection may grant to any suitable employee of a licensed security service, or to an employee hired by a firm or corporation to perform work as a uniformed or nonuniformed security officer, a special permit to carry a pistol or revolver or other firearm while actually on duty on the premises of the employer, or, while directly en route to or from such employment, provided that such employee has proven to the satisfaction of the commissioner that such employee has successfully completed a course, approved by the commissioner, of training in the safety and use of firearms.

The applicant must have a valid State Pistol Permit to obtain a Firearms Permit Endorsement.

The Security Officer Firearm Permit Endorsement Application Form DPS 1030 must be obtained from an approved firearms instructor. The form cannot be downloaded off the website. An application form can be mailed to you by calling (860) 685-8160.

TEMPORARY FIREARMS PERMIT  (Connecticut General Statue 29-161z (b):

The commissioner may grant to such employee a temporary permit pending issuance of the permit, provided such employee has submitted an application and successfully completed such training course immediately following employment.

According to CGS Chapter 534 §29-161q(d)
Upon the security officer’s successful completion of training and licensing by the commissioner, or immediately upon hiring a licensed security officer, the security service employing such security officer shall apply to register such security officer with the commissioner on forms provided by the commissioner. Such application shall be accompanied by payment of a forty-dollar application fee payable to the state. The Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall keep on file the completed registration form and all related material. An identification card with the name, date of birth, address, full-face photograph, physical descriptors and signature of the applicant shall be issued to the security officer, and shall be carried by the security officer at all times while performing the duties associated with the security officer’s employment. Registered security officers, in the course of performing their duties, shall present such card for inspection upon the request of a law enforcement officer.

According to CGS Chapter 534 § 29-161q(a)

A security company may only hire security officers who are of good moral character

ARMED GUARDS:

According to CGS Chapter 534 § 29-161y(a):

Any person, firm or corporation may employ as many security officers or security personnel carrying firearms as it deems necessary for the conduct of its business, provided such employees shall be of good moral character.

According to CGS Chapter 534 § 29-161q(c):

Applicants shall submit with their application two sets of their fingerprints in order to submit to state and national criminal history records checks conducted in accordance with section 29-17a

ARMED GUARDS:

No fingerprints are required to apply for the firearms permit endorsement. Fingerprints are required for security guard application.

No baseline requirement

No baseline requirement

No person shall be approved for a license who has been convicted of a felony, any sexual offense or any crime involving moral turpitude, or who has been refused a license under the provisions of §§ 29-161g to 29-161x

According to 534 § 29-161k(b)
The Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall require any applicant for a license under this section to submit to state and national criminal history records checks

FOR ARMED GUARDS:

According to CGS Chapter 534 § 29-161y, the application for a firearms permit endorsement shall be made in the same manner as is provided in section 29-161q and applicants shall meet the requirements specified in said section. Therefore, according to Connecticut Chapter 534 § 29-161q:

According to CGS Chapter 534 § 29-161q(b)(1):

No person shall be approved for a license who has been convicted of a felony, any sexual offense or any crime involving moral turpitude, or who has been refused a license under the provisions of sections 29-161g to 29-161x

None required

According to CGS Chapter 534 § 29-161q(b):

Each applicant for a security guard license shall complete a minimum of 8 hours training in the following areas:

• Basic first aid
• Search and seizure laws and regulations
• Use of force
• Basic criminal justice
• Public safety issues

FOR ARMED GUARDS:

According to the DESPP web site, “Pursuant to Connecticut General Statue Chapter 154 sections 29-161z, all Armed Security Officers will now be mandated to take an 8-hour training and firearms qualification course and annually take a refresher course in order to receive and maintain the security firearms (blue card endorsement) in their State pistol permit. This course will insure that Armed Security Officer are trained and qualify with the firearms carrying in the armed security employment.”

All armed security officers shall complete such safety course and yearly complete a refresher safety course approved by the commissioner at their expense. The commissioner shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 concerning the approval of schools, institutions or organizations offering such courses, requirements for instructors and the required number of hours and content of such courses. The course is offered by private instructors and involves classroom training in safety and use of firearms and range qualification. Upon completion of the course, the firearm instructor signs off on the reverse side of the application form DPS-1030. The application form is then submitted to the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit.

According to the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection website, pursuant to CGS § 29-161z(b), the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection may grant to any suitable employee of a licensed security service, or to an employee hired by a firm or corporation to perform work as a uniformed or non-uniformed security officer, a special permit to carry a pistol or revolver or other firearm while actually on duty on the premises of the employer, or, while directly en route to or from such employment, provided that such employee has proven to the satisfaction of the commissioner that such employee has successfully completed a course, approved by the commissioner, of training in the safety and use of firearms.

The commissioner may grant to such employee a temporary permit pending issuance of the permit, provided such employee has submitted an application and successfully completed such training course immediately following employment. All armed security officers shall complete such safety course and yearly complete a refresher safety course approved by the commissioner.

No baseline requirement

According to CGS § 46b-220(b):
The state of Connecticut has the right to revoke any professional or occupational license of a delinquent child support obligor

• Application for Employee Registration – Form DPS-688-C
• Section 29-161q Qualifications of security officers
• General Licensing Information for Private Security Companies
• Special Licensing and Firearms – Information for Private Security Companies

In Delaware, individual security guards must register and obtain an identification card.
See: DE Code §1313(a)

As per definition security guards must be employed by a private security agency.
See: DE Code §1302(20)

$85   Application and processing fee
$49   Testing fee (must be paid in advance to reserve seat)
$10 Replacement License
The cost for the 16 hour class training varies by instructor.

Under no circumstances will a security guard/armored car guard be permitted to be employed by more than two agencies at a time. It is also the responsibility for each licensed security guard/armored car guard to advise his/her employer(s) of whom he/she is employed with.
For more information see:
Delaware State Police Security Guards

According to the DSP website, the security license is valid for five (5) years. Your license expires on your actual birthdate. Your security license can be used for employment at any private security company licensed in Delaware.

ARMED GUARDS:

An individual seeking an armed status must obtain a commissioned security guard license.
See: DE Code §1321(d)

It shall be unlawful for a commissioned security guard to carry a firearm unless:
(1)   The security guard is engaged in the performance of duties as a security officer or is engaged in traveling directly to or from a place of assignment;
(2)   The security guard is wearing a distinctive uniform indicating that the person is a security guard;
(3)   Such uniform has a distinctive patch that indicates the company by whom the person is employed;
(4)   The firearm is in plain view; and
(5)   The firearm is the type of weapon that the commissioned security guard qualified with pursuant to this chapter.
See: DE Code §1321(e)

Fees:
$85.00   Application and processing fee
$30.00   Firearms upgrade
$49.00   Testing fee (must be paid in advance to reserve seat)
$10.00   Replacement License
$85.00   Renewal fee

The cost for the 16 hour training varies by instructor.

See: Delaware State Police Security Guards/Firearm Guards

One must apply for a Delaware License. Delaware does not have reciprocity with any other states.

See: Security Guard FAQs

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age
See: DE Code §1314(1)

Armed Guards must be at least 21 years of age.
See: DE Code §1315.

Citizenship requirement is not mentioned in the legislation, however, the application form does ask for a Driver’s License state/number and social security number.

Retrieved from: Application Form

Not required

None mentioned for unarmed guards.

For ARMED guards,

Section 1300 of the DE Administrative Code, Firearms policy, states that the 40-hour firearms training requirement may be waived depending upon the applicant’s professional credentials, training and/or work experience (i.e. prior law enforcement).

See: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 13, 1.0 (1.2) Firearms Policy

None mentioned for unarmed guards.

For ARMED guards, according to DE Code, Title 24, Chapter 13, §1321 Firearms:

(a) It shall be unlawful for anyone licensed, under this chapter, to carry a concealed deadly weapon as defined in § 1442 of Title 11, unless they have been issued a concealed deadly weapons permit.

(b) It shall be unlawful for anyone licensed, under this chapter, to carry any type of weapon unless the Board has approved the use of such weapon and, if approved, the person has been trained in the use of such weapon, by a board-approved instructor.

(c) It shall be unlawful for an individual, employed as a security guard, to carry a firearm during the course of performing their duties as a security guard, if they have not been issued a commissioned security guard license.

Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 13, § 1324 and 1325:
Anyone required to be licensed under this chapter shall be issued, by the Board of Examiners, an identification card which shall expire and be renewable on the fifth anniversary date of the birth of the applicant next following the date of its issuance, unless the birth date is February 29, in which event the license shall expire and be renewable on February 28 every fifth year.

Any person who has been issued an identification card by the Board of Examiners shall be required to have such card in their possession while in the performance of the person’s duties.

Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.

See: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 13, § 1314(3)

Complete the application and send to Professional Licensing.

 According to the General application information from Delaware State Police web site:

Individuals must appear for an appointment at State Bureau of Identification. On the appointment day, individuals will come into one of our two (2) locations (Delaware State Police Troop 2/Newark or Dover) for fingerprint and picture processing. Address locations are listed below.

State Bureau of Identification – Walk-In Availability
600 S. Bay Road
Suite 1
Dover, DE 19901

Delaware State Police Troop 2 – By Appointment Only, please call (302)-739-2528
100 Cpl/1 Stephen J. Ballard Way
Newark, DE 19702
(front lobby to the left)

The applicant must meet and maintain the following requirements:
(3) Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor involving a theft-related offense, drug offense, or moral turpitude within the last 7 years, and there are no more than 2 of such misdemeanors during such person’s lifetime
See: DE Code Title 24, Chapter 13 § 1314

The legislation does not designate this requirement. However, the application form includes an “Authorization to Release Information to Contributor” section in which the applicant authorizes the Division of Mental Health or any institution to release the applicant’s mental health history to the Delaware State Police.
See: Application form.

For the purposes of 24 Del. C. Ch. 13, the Board may deny an application for a license or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime involving moral turpitude.
See: DE Admin Code Section 1300 6.2.1 for a full list of offenses.

The applicant must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor involving a theft-related offense, drug offense, or moral turpitude, within the last 7 years, and:

a.   There are no more than 2 of such misdemeanors during such person’s lifetime; and

b.   No misdemeanor conviction occurred during or as a result of employment in a capacity regulated by this chapter.

(4)   Must not have been, as a juvenile, adjudicated delinquent for conduct which, if committed by an adult would constitute a felony, unless and until that person has reached his or her twenty-first birthday;
See: DE Code §1314

No person will be issued a license unless that person submits, to the State Bureau of Identification, their name, Social Security number, age, race, sex, date of birth, height, weight, hair and eye color, address of legal residence and the provision of such other information as may be necessary to obtain a report of the person’s entire criminal history record from the State Bureau of Identification and a report of the person’s entire federal criminal history pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation appropriation of Title II of Public Law 92-544.
See: DE Code §1313(b)

Not required

Each person licensed as a security guard under 24 Del. C. Ch. 13 shall undertake a total of sixteen (16) hours of training (see Security Guard FAQ’s) through a program approved by the Board, and any such additional training as the Board deems appropriate. The required training shall include instruction in:

•   Legal requirements and limitations
•   Use of force
•   Ethics
•   Emergency services
•   Diversity
•   Communication
•   Asset protection
•   Terrorism

There are three (3) methods available to complete this training certification.

1. Through Delaware Technical & Community College (DTCC). There is a fee for this course which is offered online.

Security Guard Mandatory TRAINING – DTCC Contact Information

2. Through Defencify Training. This is an interactive and comprehensive online training program that is completed at the student’s preferred pace and is available 24/7/365. There is a fee for this mandatory Delaware Security License Training Course.

Defencify Online Security Guard Training

3. Through the security agency which does or will employ the individual. Not all Security Agencies are able to provide training. Fees, if any, for taking the course through an agency are determined and applied at their discretion. Individuals are encouraged to inquire about training availability and fees through the security agency.

For a detailed course and training requirement outline see the Security Guard Certification Test Study Guide

The Board, in its discretion, may require such additional topics as it finds necessary. The Professional Licensing Section shall have the authority to require regular reports on training from licensees and employers, and shall report to the Board on compliance with this regulation. Training certifications shall be submitted with each new application or re-application and the training shall be completed no more than one year prior to submission of the application.

For ARMED GUARDS:

According to Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 13, 1.0 Firearms Policy (1.2):

No individual licensed under 24 Del.C. Ch. 13 shall carry a firearm unless that individual has first passed an approved firearms course of instruction and an initial qualification administered by an approved firearms instructor. The course of instruction shall include a minimum 40 hours of training. The initial qualification course shall be used to fulfill one day and one low light requirement during the first year; however an additional day shoot must be completed at least 90 days after the date of initial certification, within the calendar year.

Pass 16-hour exam with a minimum of 75% prior to appearing at Delaware State Police for processing.
Testing Fee is $49
See: Security Guard FAQs

For ARMED GUARDS:

According to Delaware Regulations Administrative Code, Title 24, Section 1330, 1.0 Firearm’s policy:

The initial qualification course shall be used to fulfill one day and one low light requirement during the first year; however an additional day shoot must be completed at least 90 days after the date of initial certification, within the calendar year.

1.3 In order to open carry a firearm while in the performance of their duties, individuals licensed to carry a firearm under 24 Del.C. Ch. 13 must shoot a minimum of three qualifying shoots per calendar year, scheduled on at least two separate days, with a minimum 90 days between scheduled day shoots. Of these three, there will be one mandatory “low light” shoot which may be combined with a day shoot. Two day shoots shall not be completed on the same date. These qualifying shoots will be administered by an approved firearms instructor.

1.3.1 An individual not meeting the minimum qualifications set forth in subsection 1.3 may have their firearms license suspended until such time that they meet the minimum three qualifying shoots within the calendar year.

1.9 The minimum passing score is 80%.

The State’s Division of Child Support Services may revoke and suspend any professional licenses or registrations upon failure to meet child support obligations.
See: DE Code Title 13 Chapter 22 §2216

•   Delaware Code Title 24 Chapter 13

•   DE Administrative Code Title 24

•   Application (PDF)

•   Further Information

In D.C. individual security officers must obtain a “Certification”.
See: DCMR §17-2102.1

DCMR 17 §2100.2
The term “security officer” includes the following:
(a)   Uniformed individuals employed by a security agency or other employer for any of the purposes set forth in § 2100.1; and
(b)   Uniformed individuals privately employed as guards, watchpersons, patrol service personnel for specified property, security technicians, security officers, and other similar positions.

Fees
$65.00   Application Fee
$38.00   License Fee
$62.00   Exam Fee
$165.00 Total

Security Officer licenses expire on April 30, even-numbered years.

Retrieved from: Security Officers Management Branch(SOMB)

The applicant must be a least 21 years of age
See: DCMR §6-A1100.7(a)

See: Application instructions

The applicant must be a United States citizen or have in his or her possession a valid Immigration and Naturalization Service work permit.
See: DCMR §17-2102.3(b)

Applicants for Security Officer must submit a copy of their birth certificate and legal documentation supporting any name change with the application, i.e. marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption papers.

Original birth certificates and name change documents submitted will not be returned. If the applicant is not a citizen of the United States, proof of immigration status must be submitted for certification as a security officer. (Example: Resident Alien Card, Green Card, Employment Authorization, Certificate of Naturalization or I-94 Departure Record.)

Retrieved from Application Instructions

No baseline requirement

The term “security officer” does not include any of the following:
(a)  Persons commissioned as special police officers under the second paragraph of the section “FOR METROPOLITAN POLICE” of An Act Making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred, and for other purposes, approved March 3, 1899 (30 Stat. 1057; D.C. Official Code § 5-129.02);

(b)   Persons working in their official capacity as employees of the federal government;

(c)   Members of the Metropolitan Police Department or the public police force of any other jurisdiction;

(d)   Persons working as armored car guards; or

(e)   Persons commissioned as campus police officers under the second paragraph of the section “FOR METROPOLITAN POLICE” of An Act Making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred, and for other purposes, approved March 3, 1899 (30 Stat. 1057; D.C. Official Code § 5-129.02), as regulated by Chapter 12 of Title 6A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.
See: DCMR §17-2100.3

Not required

According to DCMR §17-2111
1.   Upon certification by the Mayor and payment of a five dollar ($5) fee, each security officer shall receive an identification card containing a photograph of the security officer, the name and business address of the officer’s employer, and a statement that the bearer is not a police officer and only has the powers of an ordinary citizen.

2.   The identification card shall be carried on the person of the security officer whenever he or she is engaged in his or her duties and shall be exhibited upon request to any person with whom the security officer may come in contact in the performance of his or her duties.

No baseline requirement

Fingerprinting required for certification will be processed at the Security Officers’ Management Branch (SOMB).
Contact SOMB for hours of operation, 202-671-0500. The following required items must be presented at the time of fingerprinting along with a money order, cashier’s check or company check in the sum of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) made payable to the D.C. Treasurer:
•   Notarized Arrest Affidavit and Resident & Employment Log
•   Notarized Authorization to Release Information Form,
•   Drug Screening Results
•   Exam Scores

Applicants from another city or state may mail completed fingerprint cards (ink prints) to the SOMB from their local jurisdiction. In such case, two (2) fingerprint cards are required per applicant for licensure.

Submit to:

Retrieved from Application Instructions
See: DCMR §17-2106

In keeping with the general trend towards online processing, DC now requires the scheduling an online appointment for fingerprints.
See: Fingerprint Appointment System

The applicant must not be addicted to drugs or alcohol.

A drug screening from a certified laboratory must also accompany the application. The applicant MUST be tested and screened at the levels for drugs that are outlined by employer. Applicants who test POSITIVE for any drugs must submit medical documentation from the prescribing physician supporting the positive reading. This statement must be on letterhead from the attending physician’s office and have the original signature of the doctor. Physical exams and drug screening results must be completed no later than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the application process.

Retrieved from Application Instructions
See: DCMR §17-2103.1(a)

The applicant shall be required to pass a drug screening administered by the security agency or employer upon initial application and upon application for certification renewal.
See: DCMR §17-2103.4

The applicant must not suffer from any debilitating mental defect or disorder.

Applicants are required to submit medical documentation certifying that he or she is physically and mentally capable of performing security related functions. The original signature of the doctor and the date must appear on the physical. Applicants being treated by a private physician for an existing medical condition must also submit a doctor’s statement, from that physician, which indicates the condition, will not prohibit the applicant from performing security related functions. Physical exams must be completed no later than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the application process.

Retrieved from Application Instructions
See: DCMR §17-2103.1(b)

According to DCMR $2105.1
No person shall be certified or employed as a security officer, nor shall an existing security officer have his or her certification renewed, until the Mayor has conducted a criminal history check of the applicant through the record systems of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Metropolitan Police Department.

A background investigation will be conducted on each applicant to include the record systems of the Metropolitan Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Background checks require approximately ninety (90) days to complete
Retrieved from Application instructions

The applicant has to submit a notarized Arrest Affidavit and an Authorization to Release Information

Not required

Security Officers need training at many stages of their career from pre-licensure to annual renewal.
According to DCMR Title 17, these various stages are summarized as follows:

§2108.7   Security officers shall be required to satisfactorily complete pre-assignment, on-the-job, and in-service training programs which have been prescribed and approved by the Mayor.

§2108.8   Pre-assignment training shall include at least 24 hours of training generally relating to the security officer’s duties and specifically including:
(a)   Terrorism awareness, including building evacuation, unattended packages, and unknown substances;
(b)   Emergency procedures, including evacuation and first-aid; and
(c)   Customer service and interaction with tourists.

§2108.9  Security officers shall satisfactorily complete a 16-hour, on-the-job training course within ninety (90) working days following employment, and an 8-hour annual in-service training course.

§2108.10   Upon satisfactory completion of a required training course, a security officer shall receive from his or her employer a certificate evidencing satisfactory completion thereof.

See: Security Officer Study guide

See also: Heightened requirements are currently being proposed in DC for Security Officers and Special Police Officers

All Security Officer Applicants must pass the Security Officer Examination in conjunction with submitting their new license application to Pearson VUE.
For further instruction contact the OPLA Examination Unit at (202) 442-4363.

Retrieved from Application instructions

Due to the most recent amendment to the D.C. laws (DC Law 13-269 –“Child Support and Welfare Reform compliance Amendment Act of 2000,” effective March 31, 2001), the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is now required to collect and maintain Social Security Numbers in licensee files.
Retrieved from Application instructions

For more information visit:
•   Security Officers Management Branch(SOMB)

•   Application instruction and forms

•   DCMR Title 17 Chapter 21

Individual security officers employed by a licensed Class “B” security agency or branch office are required to obtain a Class “D” license.
See: Florida Statute §493.6301(4)

Unarmed proprietary security officers are exempt from the license requirement.
See: Fla. Stat §493.6102
This chapter shall not apply to:
(4)   Any unarmed individual engaged in security services who is employed exclusively to work on the premises of her or his employer, or in connection with the business of her or his employer, when there exists an employer-employee relationship.

Also, Florida does not require licensing for security officers working at religious settings such as churches. The statute states in part:
493.6102  (13) Any individual employed as a security officer by a church or ecclesiastical or denominational
organization having an established physical place of worship in this state at which nonprofit religious services and activities are
regularly conducted or by a church cemetery to provide security on the property of the organization or cemetery,
and who does not carry a firearm in the course of her or his duties.

Fees
$45.00   Class D Security Officer License Fee
$42.00   Fingerprint Processing Fee
$10.75   Fingerprint Retention Fee
$97.75 Total fees required

The initial license fee for a veteran shall be waived if he or she applies for a license within 24 months after being discharged from any branch of the US Armed Forces. If you are applying for another class of license under Chapter 493, F.S., at this time, submit only one set of fingerprints and a single fingerprint-processing and retention fee. And if you have submitted a set of fingerprints and a fingerprint-processing and retention fee for a license under Chapter 493 with in past six months, no fingerprint submission or fingerprint-processing or retention fee in necessary at this time.

See: Application Class D – Form 16007, General Information

Florida permits both mail, in person and online applications processes.
See: Class D Security Officer License Requirements

The license must be renewed every two years.
See: Fla. Stat. § 493.6113(1)

ARMED GUARDS (Class “G”):

Individual Security Officers holding a Class ”D” license are permitted to bear a firearm and any such licensee who bears a firearm shall also have a Class “G” Statewide Firearm license.  No employee shall carry or be furnished a weapon or firearm unless the carrying of a weapon or firearm is required by her or his duties, nor shall an employee carry a weapon or firearm except in connection with those duties.
See: §493.6115

Fees
$112   Class G Firearms License Fee
$42   Fingerprint Processing Fee
$10.75 Fingerprint Retention Fee
$164.75 Total fees required

Temporary licensure:

The department may issue a temporary Class “G” license, on a case-by-case basis, if:
(a) The agency or employer has certified that the applicant has been determined to be mentally and emotionally stable by either:
1. A validated written psychological test taken within the previous 12-month period.
2. An evaluation by a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed in this state or by the Federal Government made within the previous 12-month period.
3. Presentation of a DD form 214, issued within the previous 12-month period, which establishes the absence of emotional or mental instability at the time of discharge from military service.
(b) The department has reviewed the mental health and substance abuse data provided by the Department of Law Enforcement as authorized in s. 493.6108(3) and has determined the applicant is not prohibited from licensure based upon this data.
(c) The applicant has submitted a complete application for a Class “G” license, with a notation that she or he is seeking a temporary Class “G” license.
(d) The applicant has completed all Class “G” minimum training requirements as specified in this section.
(e) The applicant has received approval from the department subsequent to its conduct of a criminal history record check as authorized in s. 493.6108(1).

 See:  Application Class G- Form 16008, General Information

Florida has adopted “reciprocity” provisions that recognizes other licensure from other jurisdictions in limited circumstances. The Act declares:
493.6109 Reciprocity.
(1) The department may adopt rules for:
(a) Entering into reciprocal agreements with other states or territories of the United States for the purpose of licensing persons to perform activities regulated under this chapter who are currently licensed to perform similar services in the other states or territories; or
(b) Allowing a person who is licensed in another state or territory to perform similar services in this state, on a temporary and limited basis, without the need for licensure in state.

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age for BOTH unarmed and armed guards.
See: Fla. Stat. §493.6106(1)(a)
See: Application Class D – Form 16007, Section 1, Applicant Information

See: Application Class G – Form 16008, Section 1, Applicant Information

and also  Class D” Security Officer License Requirements

Both armed and unarmed guards must be a United States citizen or deemed a permanent legal resident alien by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

See: Application Class D – Form 16007, Section 1, Applicant Information

See: Application Class G – Form 16008, Section 1, Applicant Information

and also Class D” Security Officer License Requirements

No baseline requirement

Licensure Exemptions:

Unarmed proprietary security officers are exempt from the license requirement.
See: Fla. Stat §493.6102
This chapter shall not apply to:
(4)   Any unarmed individual engaged in security services who is employed exclusively to work on the premises of her or his employer, or in connection with the business of her or his employer, when there exists an employer-employee relationship.

Also, Florida does not require licensing for security officers working at religious settings such as churches. The statute states in part:
493.6102  (13) Any individual employed as a security officer by a church or ecclesiastical or denominational
organization having an established physical place of worship in this state at which nonprofit religious services and activities are
regularly conducted or by a church cemetery to provide security on the property of the organization or cemetery,
and who does not carry a firearm in the course of her or his duties.

Training Exemptions:

If you are a currently employed law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer certified by FDLE Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission, a copy of your valid ID card issued by your employing law enforcement agency is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement.
•   If you have successfully completed a training program approved by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for certification as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer, a copy of your certificate of completion is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement.
•   If you qualify for a Class “DI” Security Officer Instructor license under Rule 5N-1.138(1)(e)-(g), Florida Administrative Code, proof of such qualification is sufficient to satisfy the training requirement.

See: Application Class D – Form 16007, Section V1, Training/Experience

For a full list of exemptions see: Fla. Stat. §493.6102

ARMED GUARD:

Class G – Firearms License Training Exemptions (Acceptable alternatives for the 28 hours of range and classroom training):
1.   Proof that you are currently certified as a law enforcement officer or correctional officer pursuant to the requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission or have successfully completed the training required for certification within the last 12 months.
2.   Proof that you are currently certified as a federal law enforcement officer and have received law enforcement firearms training administered by a federal law enforcement agency.
3.   Proof that you qualify for a Class “K” Firearms Instructor License in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 493.6105(6)(a), F.S.
4. Relevant military training or education received and completed during service in the United States Armed Forces as provided in Rule
5N-1.119(9), Florida Administrative Code.

See: Application Class G – Form 16008, Section V1, Training/Experience

None mentioned for unarmed guards.

ARMED GUARDS:
Class “G” Statewide Firearm License is required.

To be eligible to carry a concealed weapon, the following requirements must be met:
1. You must be 21 years of age or older.
2. You must be able to demonstrate competency with a firearm.
3. Unless you are serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces, you must currently reside in the United States and be a U.S. citizen or deemed a lawful permanent resident alien by Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. If you are serving overseas in the U.S. Armed Forces, submit a copy of your deployment documentation with your application. Those who are Resident Aliens must provide a valid Permanent Resident Alien card.

For the rules and requirements for the issuance of a permit for a concealed weapon, see here.

Florida Statute §493.6111(1)
All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be on a form prescribed by the department and shall include the licensee’s name, license number, expiration date of the license, and any other information the department deems necessary. Class “C,” Class “CC,” Class “D,” Class “E,” Class “EE,” Class “M,” Class “MA,” Class “MB,” Class “MR,” and Class “G” licenses shall be in the possession of individual licensees while on duty.

Florida Statute § 493.6106(1)(b) and § 493.6101(7)
The applicant must be of good moral character.  Good moral character means a personal history of honesty, fairness, and respect for the right and property of others and for the laws of this state and nation.

Each applicant must submit a full set of fingerprints.
See: Fla. Stat. § 493.6105(3)(j) The applicant must submit a complete and legible set of fingerprints either on the Fingerprint Card in the application package or by Electronic Fingerprint-Scan. Your fingerprints can be taken at a participating law enforcement agency, by your employer, or by any business providing fingerprinting services. For information regarding electronic fingerprint-scan, visit here.

Fingerprint processing fee is $42 at the Regional Office or $35 at the Sherriff’s office or Police Department

See: Application Class D – Form 16007, Fingerprint Submission Instructions

Options to obtain fingerprints

• Your local sheriff’s office or police department. Call in advance to find out whether the office does in fact provide electronic fingerprint scanning service and if an appointment is necessary.
• One of our nine Regional Offices.
• Livescan Service Providers

See:  Submitting Fingerprints Electronically FAQ

UNARMED:

According to the Class “D” Form 16007 Application:

d.  If you have been committed for controlled substance abuse, you must provide evidence of successful completion
of a substance abuse rehabilitation course and a letter from your course sponsor establishing that you are not
currently abusing any controlled substance.
e.   If you: (1) chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired;
or, (2) have ever been committed by a court to an alcohol rehabilitation course; or, (3) have ever been deemed by
a court to be a habitual offender; or, (4) have had two or more convictions for driving under the influence within
three years prior to your submitting your application, you must provide evidence of successful completion of an
alcohol rehabilitation course and a letter from your course sponsor establishing that you are not currently abusing
any alcoholic beverages.

ARMED:  According to the  Class “G” Form 16008 Application:

d.  If you are currently abusing a controlled substance, you are not eligible for licensure.
e.   If you have a history of controlled substance abuse, you must provide evidence of successful completion of a substance abuse rehabilitation program and three letters of reference, one of which should be from your sponsor in the program.
f.   If you have a history of alcohol abuse, you must provide evidence of successful completion of an alcohol rehabilitation program and three letters of reference, one of which should be from your sponsor in the program.

See: Application Class D – Form 16007, Section V, Personal History
See: Fla. Stat. § 493.6106(1)(d)

UNARMED:

According to the Class “D” Form 16007 Application:

a.   If you have ever been adjudicated incapacitated (determined by the court to be incapable of taking care of yourself), you must provide proof that you have been granted relief from federal firearms disabilities.

b.   If you have ever been involuntarily placed in a treatment facility for the mentally ill under Chapter 394, F.S., or similar laws of another state, you must provide proof that you have been granted relief from federal firearms disabilities.

c.   If you have ever been diagnosed with a mental illness, you must provide a statement from a psychologist of psychiatrists licensed in Florida attesting that you are not currently suffering from a mental illness that precludes you from performing regulated duties in an armed capacity.

ARMED:

According to the Class “D” Form 16008 Application:

a.  If you have ever been adjudicated incapacitated (determined by the court to be incapable of taking care of yourself),
you must provide proof that you have been granted relief from federal firearms disabilities.
b. If you have ever been involuntarily placed in a treatment facility for the mentally ill under Chapter 394,
F.S., or similar laws of another state, you must provide proof that you have been granted relief from federal firearms
disabilities.
c. If you have ever been diagnosed with a mental illness, you must provide a statement from a psychologist or
psychiatrist licensed in Florida attesting that you are not currently suffering from a mental illness that precludes you
from performing regulated duties in an armed capacity.

See: Fla. Stat. § 493.6106(1)(c)

UNARMED:

According to the Class “D” Form 16007 Application:

The department will deny your application if you:
• have been convicted of a felony in any state, or of a crime against the United States which is designated as a
felony, or convicted of an offense in any other state, territory, or country punishable by imprisonment for a term
exceeding 1 year, unless and until civil rights have been restored and a period of 10 years has passed since final
release from supervision. Proof of restoration of civil rights must be submitted with this application. Questions
regarding the procedure for applying for restoration of civil rights or restoration of firearm rights should be
addressed to: The Office of Executive Clemency; Florida Commission on Offender Review; 4070 Esplanade
Way; Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450, Toll Free 1-800-435-8286; Phone (850) 488-2952.
• are currently serving a suspended sentence on a felony charge or on probation for a felony charge.
The department may deny your application if you:
• in connection with either a crime of violence or a directly related crime: (1) have been found guilty of such crime;
(2) have been convicted of such crime; OR, (3) have entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to such crime
regardless of adjudication. A directly related crime includes, but is not limited to: trespassing, breaking and
entering, burglary, robbery, forgery, criminal mischief or theft, assault, battery, stalking, aggravated battery,
aggravated assault, sexual battery, kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, aggravated stalking, resisting an officer
with or without violence.
• have demonstrated a lack of good moral character.
• have an outstanding warrant or capias.
• are currently in a pre-trial intervention or deferred prosecution program.
You must provide complete information about your arrest(s) and include certified copies of court
dispositions. A determination of your eligibility cannot be made until all documentation is received and a
complete criminal history record check has been completed. This process takes 1-3 months.

See: Application Class D – Form 16007, Section III, Criminal History

Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(1)   Except as otherwise provided, the department must investigate an applicant for a license under this chapter before it may issue the license. The investigation must include:
(a)1.   An examination of fingerprint records and police records. If a criminal history record check of an applicant under this chapter is performed by means of fingerprint identification, the time limitations prescribed by s. 120.60(1) shall be tolled while the applicant’s fingerprints are under review by the Department of Law Enforcement or the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
2.   If a legible set of fingerprints, as determined by the Department of Law Enforcement or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, cannot be obtained after two attempts, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may determine the applicant’s eligibility based upon a criminal history record check under the applicant’s name conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

See: Fla. Stat.§493.6108

ARMED GUARDS:

According to the Class “D” Form 16008 Application:

The Department will deny your application if you:
• are currently serving a suspended sentence on a felony charge or are on probation for a felony charge
[Section 493.6118(4), F.S.].
• have been convicted of a felony in any state or of a crime against the United States, which is designated as a felony,
or convicted of an offense in any other state, territory, or country punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding
1 year, unless and until Civil Rights and Firearm Rights have been restored by the convicting authority and a period
of 10 years has passed since final release from supervision [Section 493.6118(4)(a), F.S.]. Proof of restoration of
Civil Rights and Firearm Rights must be submitted with this application.
1. If the felony conviction occurred within the State of Florida, your civil rights and firearm rights must be restored
by the Florida Office of Executive Clemency. Questions regarding the procedure for applying for restoration of
Civil Rights or restoration of Firearm Rights should be addressed to The Office of Executive Clemency; Florida
Commission on Offender Review; 4070 Esplanade Way; Tallahassee, FL 32399-2450, Toll Free 1-800-435-
8286; Phone (850) 488-2952.
2. Felony convictions occurring in another state require restoration of civil and firearm rights by the state in which
the conviction occurred.
3. If you were convicted of a felony under federal law, you must have a presidential pardon or have been granted
federal relief from disabilities.
The Department may deny your application if you:
• have a history of being arrested for crimes of violence and/or found guilty of (or had adjudication withheld for)
directly related crimes. This includes, but is not limited to: Trespassing, Breaking and Entering, Burglary, Robbery,
Forgery, Criminal Mischief or Theft, Assault, Battery, Stalking, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Sexual
Battery, Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Murder, Aggravated Stalking, Resisting an Officer with or without Violence
[Section 493.6118(1)(c), Section 493.6118(1)(j), Section 493.6118(3), F.S., Rule 5N-1.114, Florida Administrative
Code].
• have demonstrated a lack of respect for the laws of this state and the nation [Section 493.6118(3)].
• have an outstanding bench warrant or capias [Section 493.6118(3), F.S.].
• are currently in a Pre-Trial Intervention or Deferred Prosecution Program [Section 493.6118(3), F.S.].
You must provide complete information about your arrest(s) and include certified copies of court
dispositions. A determination of your eligibility cannot be made until all documentation is received and a
complete criminal history record check has been completed. This process takes 1-3 months.

Not required unless the department requests sworn affidavits from former employers during relevant time period attesting that the applicant was employed and working at the claimed profession or service.
See: 5N-1.120 FAC

UNARMED GUARDS:

According to the Class “D” Form 16007 Application:

If you: (1) chronically and habitually use alcoholic beverages to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired;
or, (2) have ever been committed by a court to an alcohol rehabilitation course; or, (3) have ever been deemed by
a court to be a habitual offender; or, (4) have had two or more convictions for driving under the influence within
three years prior to your submitting your application, you must provide evidence of successful completion of an
alcohol rehabilitation course and a letter from your course sponsor establishing that you are not currently abusing
any alcoholic beverages.

ARMED GUARDS:

According to the Class “G” Form 16008 Application:

If you have a history of controlled substance abuse, you must provide evidence of successful completion of a
substance abuse rehabilitation program and three letters of reference, one of which should be from your sponsor
in the program.
If you have a history of alcohol abuse, you must provide evidence of successful completion of an alcohol rehabilitation program and three letters of reference, one of which should be from your sponsor in the program.

Class D – Security Officer Training
Must submit proof of successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of professional training at a school or training facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in the following topics:
•   Legal Issues and Liabilities
•   Basic First Aid
•   Fire Suppression
•   Emergency Procedures
•   Crime & Accident Prevention
•   Professional Communication
•   Terrorism Awareness
•   Ethics and Professional Conduct
•   Patrol Techniques
•   Observation Techniques & Report Writing
•   Interview Techniques and other required topics

See: Fla. Stat. § 493.6303(4)

Class G – Firearms Training
In order to qualify, you must successfully complete 28 hours of range and classroom training
pertaining to the use of firearms in connection with duties regulated under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
The training must be obtained from a licensed Class “K” Firearms Instructor within the preceding 12 months.

The 28 hour-course curriculum and the time that should be devoted to each of the subject areas included in the curriculum are
indicated below. Note that the law stipulates that no more than eight hours of the training shall consist of range training.
•   Legal Aspects of Use of Firearms (12 hours) – This section of the course covers applicable portions of Chapters 493, 775, 776, and 790, Florida Statutes,
as well as civil and criminal liability issues in connection with the use of firearms.

•   Operational Firearms Safety and Firearms Mechanical Training (8 hours) – This portion of the curriculum is intended to provide students with a
comprehensive understanding of the mechanical operations of a firearm and how to handle firearms safely.
A written examination of 100 questions will be administered covering the portions of the curriculum dealing with legal use and operational/mechanical training.

•   Firearms Qualification (8 hours) – This segment of the training course includes practical exercises in the handling of firearms – stance,
grip, sighting, etc. – as well as topics pertaining to range safety and range commands.
The instructor will require students to fire 144 rounds as part of the firearms qualification for
initial licensure (48 rounds of practice fire +2 cycles of 48 rounds for initial qualification).
No more than eight hours of the 28 hours of training shall consist of range training.

See: Firearms Training Manual – Student Handbook and Study Guide

Not required for Class D/unarmed.

ARMED GUARDS:  A written exam will be administered during the Operational Firearms Safety and Firearms Mechanical Training portion of training. Additionally, the Firearms Qualification portion will require a firearms qualification. See Training Requirements for more information.

No baseline requirement

•   The Security Officer Handbook

•   Class D Application Form(PDF)

•   Submitting Fingerprints Electronically FAQ

•   The Security Officer Handbook

•   Class “G” Application Form (PDF)

•   Fees table (PDF)

•   Firearms Training Manual – Student Handbook and Study Guide

•   Florida Statute §493 Part III Private Security Services

UNARMED GUARDS:

In Georgia, unarmed guards need not be registered with the Board HOWEVER the employer is required to keep registration records.

Any guard, watchman, or patrolman who will be unarmed and who will be employed in the private security business shall not be required to be licensed by the board but shall be governed by Code Section 43-38-7.1.

The regulations indicate:
Registration records of unarmed security employees; fingerprint identification of prospective registrants (a) Any individual, firm, association, company, partnership, limited liability company, or corporation engaged in the private security business and licensed pursuant to Code Section 43-38-6 shall be required to maintain registration records of all guards, watchmen, or patrolmen who are unarmed pursuant to rules and regulations of the board. A licensee shall not be required to register such unarmed employees with the board. Unarmed employees shall be required to complete a certain number of hours of training as prescribed by the board, and a record of such training shall be maintained with the registration records of such employees
See: OCGA § 43-38-7.1.

Fees
$50 ID Card

Georgia is moving towards more online services for both licenses and the registration of employees.
see: Online Portal

ARMED GUARDS:

Unlike for unarmed guards, Armed security officers MUST register with the board.

In the case of armed officers, the employee applicant and the employer both file documentation concerning the type and status of weapons sought- from traditional permits to concealed. The application packet has all required forms.

Fees:
$70   Initial Registration – Security Guard – Armed Employee
$25   Additional Weapon permit / Change of Weapon Type Application Fee
$65   Renewal Fee
$80 Late Renewal Fee
$25 Lost or Destroyed License Replacement Fee
$50   ID Card

New (effective 3/15/22): Processing fees:  $5 online and $10 by mail

See list of fees (page 3) here.

Employee registration cards and/or weapon permits issued by the Board shall expire on August 31 of each odd-numbered year.
See: GA R&R Department 509 Chapter 509-2 Rule 509-2-.01.

Georgia is moving towards more online services for both licenses and the registration of employees.
See: Online Portal

For complete instructions provided by the board, see Employee Registration Information.

Active Law Enforcement Officers:  In accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. 43-38-14 (b), a person with a valid peace officer certification issued in accordance with the “GA Peace Officer Standards and Training Act” who is employed by or works as an independent contractor for a licensed private security company must be registered by the company with the Board as an armed security guard. The person is exempt from the required security officer training mandated by the Board, and the person is not required to obtain a weapon permit issued by the Board, although a registration must be obtained from the Board. The person is allowed to work as an armed security guard for the licensed company with the weapon issued by the law enforcement agency for which the person is employed, if the agency has no objection.

Armed security officers must register with the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies.

The legislation does not designate age requirements for unarmed security guards

ARMED GUARDS: To be employed as an armed security guard with a licensed company, you must be at least 21 years of age (see FAQ’s) and must meet the minimum requirements established by the Board, as detailed in O.C.G.A. 43-38-7 and O.C.G.A. 43-38-10.  The company is responsible for your training by a Board-approved instructor; however, you may attend Board-approved training classes on your own prior to being hired by a licensed company. The company must apply for Employee Registration on your behalf within 30 days of your hiring.

UNARMED: The legislation does not designate this requirement

ARMED: OCGA § 43-38-7(c)(1)(B)
The applicant must be a citizen of the United States or a registered resident alien

The legislation does not designate this requirement

UNARMED: Not Required

ARMED: OCGA § 43-38-10(a): The board may grant a permit to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm to any person who is a license holder as defined in Code Section 16-11-125.1, who is licensed or registered in accordance with this chapter, and who meets the qualifications and training requirements set forth in this Code section and such other qualifications and training requirements as the board by rule may establish. The board shall have the authority to establish limits on type and caliber of such weapons by rule. Application for such permit and for renewal thereof shall be made on forms provided by the division director. No weapons permit issued under this Code section shall be transferable to another individual.

The Georgia State Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies offers licensees the opportunity to purchase a durable plastic Identification Card.

Nothing mentioned for employees.

UNARMED:  Not required.

ARMED:  GA Code § 43-38-7.1 (2020)

• The licensee shall forward fingerprints received from each prospective registrant to the Georgia Crime Information Center of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of criminal identification through the fingerprint system of identification established by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the fingerprint system of investigation established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• It shall be the duty of the licensee to keep a record of all information received from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation with respect to criminal identification and to cooperate with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, similar departments in other states, and the United States Department of Justice in any criminal identification system.
• At such times as the board may require, fingerprint cards of registrants may be periodically reprocessed by a licensee to identify criminal convictions subsequent to registration.

1. 1. Become unable to engage in the private detective or private security business with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of illness; use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material; or any other mental or physical condition. The board may, however, after investigation of the circumstances surrounding each application, approve for licensure and registration those individuals who produce certified medical evidence of having been successfully treated and cured of alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental illness;

1. 1. Become unable to engage in the private detective or private security business with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of illness; use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material; or any other mental or physical condition. The board may, however, after investigation of the circumstances surrounding each application, approve for licensure and registration those individuals who produce certified medical evidence of having been successfully treated and cured of alcoholism, drug addiction, or mental illness;

1. Been convicted, in the courts of this state or of the United States, or in the courts of any other state, territory, or country, of a felony, or any crime involving the illegal use, carrying, or possession of a dangerous weapon, or any crime involving moral turpitude. As used in this subsection, the term “felony” shall include any offense which if committed in this state would be deemed a felony, without regard to its designation elsewhere. For purposes of this subsection, a “conviction” shall be deemed to include a finding or verdict of guilty or plea of guilty, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought;
2. Been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the commission of a felony, any crime involving the illegal use, carrying, or possession of a dangerous weapon, or any crime involving moral turpitude, where:
   1. A plea of nolo contendere was entered to the charge;
   2. First offender treatment was granted without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge; or
   3. An adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge.The plea of nolo contendere or the order entered pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42 or other first offender treatment shall be conclusive evidence of arrest and sentencing for such crime;

• Committed any act in the practice of the private detective or private security business constituting dishonesty or fraud;
• Been convicted of impersonating, or permitting or aiding and abetting any other person to impersonate, a law enforcement officer or employee of the United States or of this state or of any political subdivision thereof in the practice of the private detective or private security business
• Committed a felony, any crime involving the illegal use, carrying, or possession of a dangerous weapon, or any crime involving moral turpitude;

• Knowingly violated, or advised, encouraged, or assisted in the violation of, any court order or injunction in the course of the private detective or private security business or knowingly advised, encouraged, or assisted in the violation of any lawful order issued by the board;

Employees must file a background questionnaire and certain affidavits and affirmations as to criminal history, previous employment and former and present residences are part of the application. Part of the employer’s responsibility to ensure that these documents are completed and in full.

.

Not Required

Employer companies and firms assume the training requirements for applicant employees.

UNARMED:

Unarmed employee shall be required to complete a certain number of hours of training as prescribed by the board, and a record of such training shall be maintained with the registration records of such employees.
See: OCGA §43-38-7.1(a)

Aside from the general content directions issued by the Boad, the employer must submit for review the curriculum. The Board has issued some samples of acceptable pedagogy.

Chapter 509-3 MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING PROGRAM TO BE SUBMITTED BY LICENSEES

Rule 509-3-.01 Training
Licensees and registrants shall be trained and instructed according to the training curriculum set out in this chapter, which training and instruction shall be provided by instructors certified by the Board.

(1) Employees shall be required to complete the training prior to providing private security or private detective services as set forth in 43-38-3(3) and (4). Record of board mandated training must be maintained in the employees’ files and the employee must be provided a copy of the certificate of completion. Documentation of courses completed after January 1, 2022 require a five (5) year retention rate by the employer.

(2) Temporary employees hired for special events shall receive training prior to the events. (This rule applies only to the temporary employees of persons or corporation licensed by the Board.)
(3) The instruction provided to temporary employees shall comply with the requirements as established for the unarmed security personnel pursuant to the relevant rule of Georgia Board of private Detective and Security Agencies.

Rule 509-3-.02 Basic Training Curriculum for Security Officers

Effective January 1, 2022– a minimum of 24 hours of classroom instruction is required for all private security agency licensees and private security employees consisting of instruction in the following topics:

(1) Role of Private Security

(a) Crime Awareness and Prevention
(b) Private Security and the Criminal Justice System
(c) Ethics and Professionalism

(2) Legal Aspects

(a) Principal Misdemeanors and Felonies
(b) Overview of Title 43-38 as it relates to the Security Profession
(c) Overview of Board Rules 509 et al
(d) Arrest and Proper Use of Force
(e) Liability
(f) Courtroom testimony

(3) Patrol and Observation

(a) Patrol techniques (including but not limited to Koper Curve and directed patrol)
(b) Information gathering
(c) Crimes in progress
(d) Officer Safety
(e) Note taking and Report Writing

(4) Incident Response

(a) Responding to Emergencies
(b) Crowd control and evacuation
(c) Fire control and Prevention
(d) Hazardous Materials
(e) Bomb Threats and Terrorism
(f) Response to an Active Assailant
(g) Mental Health Awareness

(5) Security Resources

(a) CCTV Operation and Video Documentation
(b) Alarm systems
(c) Access Control
(d) Electronic Article Surveillance
(e) Working with Law Enforcement

(6) Customer Service Issues

(a) Public relations
(b) Interpersonal Communications

(7) First Aid Overview

ARMED:

For employees performing the functions of armed private security personnel, in addition to the 24-hour basic training
curriculum, these personnel must satisfy the requirements set forth in the firearms training curriculum.
A minimum of 15 hours of instruction is required for the firearm training
curriculum for handguns, administered by an instructor who is licensed by the Board.
This curriculum is intended to meet the minimum requirements of the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies.

Rule 509-3-.03 Armed Security Officers

Individuals who are registered pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 43-38-7 as armed employees of private security businesses must satisfy the training requirements set forth in 509-3-.10, in addition to the requirements set forth in 509-3-.02.

RULE 509-3-.10. Handgun Training

(1) This curriculum is intended to meet the minimum requirements of the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies. A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on a written exam addressing the topics listed below in subparagraphs (a), (b), (1) (i), (1) (ii), (1) (iii), and (c), proctored by a firearms instructor licensed by the Board.

A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on the firing range, and range testing must be proctored by a firearms instructor licensed by the Board. All armed personnel must comply with the requirements of Board Rule 509-4-.01.

(2) The holder of a weapon permit must qualify with the same type of weapon carried. Two (2) strings of 48 rounds must be fired; the higher score will be used for qualification, with a minimum qualifying score of 80%. A minimum of 15 hours of instruction is required for handgun training, and shall be administered by an instructor who is licensed by the Board, consisting of instruction in the following topics:

(a) One (1) hour of instruction in the use of deadly force. The instruction shall include Georgia Laws 16-3-21 & 17-4-20, Official Code of Georgia Annotated;

(b) Two (2) hours of instruction in liability issues. The instruction shall include Georgia Laws 16-1-3(5), 16-1-3(6), Title 42, USC Sec. 1983;

1. Three (3) situations covering issues which justify use of deadly force, to include:

(i) Defense of self from great bodily harm of death;

(ii) Defense of a third person from great bodily harm of death; and

(iii) To prevent the commission of a forcible felony.

(c) One (1) hour of instruction in ballistics to include selecting the proper ammunition and factors that affect trajectory, over-penetration and ricochet;

(d) Three (3) hours of instruction in types of handguns to include:

1. Nomenclature;

2. Selection of a handgun;

3. Selection of proper ammunition;

4. Care and cleaning of a handgun;

5. Proper techniques for storage, loading and unloading a handgun;

6. Selection of the proper holster and equipment for your weapon;

7. Weapon retention techniques.

(e) Eight (8) hours of instruction in firearm range qualifications to include

1. Proper stance;

2. Proper selection of holster;

3. Proper grip and draw;

4. Sight alignment, sight picture, and trigger control;

5. Firearm range safety;

6. Range procedures and rules of conduct;

7. Course of fire as set by instructor to include, but not limited to, the following:

Distance    Rounds

                                            3 Yards        24
7 Yards        18
15 Yards        6

Employee, in order to demonstrate qualification to carry a firearm, must affirm classroom instruction in the use of firearms by a board-approved instructor, firearm range instruction, and passage of the Standard Practical Pistol Course.

UNARMED: Not required.

ARMED:

A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on a written exam addressing the topics listed below in subparagraphs (a), (b), (1) (i), (1) (ii), (1) (iii), and (c), proctored by a firearms instructor licensed by the Board.

A minimum passing score of 80% must be achieved on the firing range, and range testing must be proctored by a firearms instructor licensed by the Board. All armed personnel must comply with the requirements of Board Rule 509-4-.01.

The holder of a weapon permit must qualify with the same type of weapon carried. Two (2) strings of 48 rounds must be fired; the higher score will be used for qualification, with a minimum qualifying score of 80%

OCGA § 19-11-9.3
The agency shall maintain a statewide certified list of those persons included in any case enforced under this article for whom an order for child support has been rendered and who are not in compliance with that order. The certified list must be updated on a monthly basis. The agency shall submit to each licensing entity a certified list with the name, social security number, if known, date of birth, and last known address of each person on the list. Notice for purposes of this Code section shall be initiated by the department. Notice to the delinquent obligor shall include the address and telephone number of the agency and shall inform the delinquent obligor of the agency’s intent to submit the obligor’s name to relevant licensing entities and to request that the licensing entities withhold issuance or renewal of the license, or suspend the license.

• Georgia Administrative Code
• Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
• GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE & SECURITY AGENCIES Employee Registration Information
• Georgia State Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies

Hawaii, as in other select states, permits either security guard registration or direct application for a license to provide security officer services as an individual “sole proprietor.” In the latter case, the security officer IS IN the business of security and has more stringent experience and background requirements. Most of the regulatory requirements are not imposed in the guard registration process.
See: Requirements & Instructions – Guard Employee Registration
See: Requirements & Instructions – Sole Proprietor

In Hawaii, “Guard” means a registered uniformed or nonuniformed person responsible for the safekeeping of a client’s properties and persons within contractually prescribed boundaries, and for observation and reporting relative to such safekeeping. “Guard” shall not include any active duty federal, state, or county law enforcement officers or personnel.
See: HRS §463 – 1

Guard Registration
Fees:
*If the registration is approved between July 1 and June 30, of the first year of triennium (2018, 2021, 2024), pay:
$10.00   Application fee
$54.00   Registration fee
$51.00   Compliance Resolution
$36.00   2/3 Triennial Renewal Fee

OR if the registration is approved between July 1 and June 30, of the second year of triennium (2019, 2022, 2025), pay:
$10.00   Application fee
$54.00   Registration fee
$34.00   Compliance Resolution
$18.00   1/3 Triennial Renewal Fee

OR *If your registration is approved between July 1 and June 30, of the third year of the triennium, (2020, 2023, 2026), pay:
$10.00   Application fee
$54.00   Registration fee
$17.00   Compliance Resolution Fund
See: Requirements & Instructions – Guard Employee Registration

Hawaii now has an online portal for licensure and registration, Online Application Portal.
See also: Online Portal Instructions

ARMED GUARDS:

Before beginning employment as a guard or in a guard capacity, in addition to the classroom instruction required by this section, guards and individuals acting in a guard capacity who carry a firearm or other weapon, including but not limited to an electric gun as defined in section 134-1, while on-duty in a guard capacity shall possess a valid permit to acquire the ownership of a firearm issued by county police pursuant to section 134-2 and shall satisfy the requirements of section 134-2(g).
See: HRS §463 – 10.5(e)

No person shall engage in the business of private detective or guard, represent oneself to be, hold oneself out as, list oneself or advertise as a private detective or guard or as furnishing detective investigating services or guard services without first obtaining a license as a private detective or guard from the Board of Private Detectives and Guards upon payment of application, examination and license fees.
See: Requirements and Instructions – Guard and Private Detective

If applicant has license in any other state or jurisdictions, need to complete License Verification form: PDG-21 1015R for use by the State of Hawaii Board of Private Detective and Guards to evaluate the application for a Hawaii principal detective or guard; or a security guard training instructor license.
See: License Verification – Private Detective and Guards

Both ARMED and UNARMED applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
See: HRS §463 – 10.5a(1)

The legislation is silent on this requirement. However, the application asks whether the applicant is a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S.
See: Requirements & Instructions – Guard Employee Registration

An applicant must also possess a high school education or its equivalent
See: HRS §463 – 10.5a(2)

HRS § 463 – 13
This chapter does not apply to any person, firm, company, partnership, or corporation or any bureau or agency whose business is exclusively the furnishing of information as to the business and financial standing and credit responsibility of persons, firms, or corporations, or as to personal habits and financial responsibility, of applicants for insurance, indemnity bonds, or commercial credit, or an attorney at law in performing the attorney’s duties as such attorney at law.

ARMED:

Before beginning employment as a guard or in a guard capacity, in addition to the classroom instruction required by this section, guards and individuals acting in a guard capacity who carry a firearm or other weapon, including but not limited to an electric gun as defined in section 134-1, while on-duty in a guard capacity shall possess a valid permit to acquire the ownership of a firearm issued by county police pursuant to section 134-2 and shall
satisfy the requirements of section 134-2(g).
See: HRS §463 – 10.5(e)

Legislation is silent on this requirement.

No baseline requirement

All applicants are required to submit to a FBI fingerprint check through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center
(“HCJDC”).

To obtain a FBI National Criminal History Record Check and the State of Hawaii Criminal History Record Check,
applicants shall be fingerprinted electronically at Fieldprint Inc. locations nationwide or any other fingerprinting
agency approved to send electronic fingerprints to the HCJDC.

Please visit Fieldprint Inc. at: http://fieldprinthawaii.com to make an appointment, inquire about other
available site locations on the continental United States, or call (877) 614-4361.

Fees for the FBI and the State of Hawaii Criminal History Record Checks shall be paid directly to Fieldprint and will
be electronically sent to the HCJDC.

NOTE: Fingerprinting cards are no longer available from the Board’s office.

NOTE: An Application to register as a guard must be filled within thirty (30) days of the fingerprinting to ensure that
the results are obtainable from the HCJDC. If the results are not obtainable, you will be required to obtain new
fingerprints.

Applicant Notification and Record Challenge: Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records
of the FBI. Your fingerprints will also be retained by the HCJDC and the FBI for all purposes and uses authorized for
fingerprint submissions, which may include participation in the state and national rap back programs. You have the
opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information contained in the FBI identification record. The
procedure for obtaining a change, correction, or updating an FBI identification record are set forth in Title 28, CFR,
16.34.

See REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS – GUARD EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION

Not listed

The applicant should not be presently suffering from any psychiatric or psychological disorder which is directly related and detrimental to a person’s performance in the profession;
school education or its equivalent
See: HRS §463 – 10.5(a)(3)

The applicant must not have been convicted in any jurisdiction of a crime which reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the individual to act as a guard, unless the conviction has been annulled or expunged by court order; provided that the individual shall submit to a national criminal history record check as authorized by federal law, including but not limited to the Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act of 2004, and specified in the rules of the board.
See: HRS §463 – 10.5(a)(4)

New instructions regarding Background Checks have been published here.

Not required

HRS 463-10.5 (c) states:

(c) Guards and individuals acting in a guard capacity shall successfully complete the classroom instruction specified by this section, pass a written test, and undergo four hours of on-the-job training supervised by an individual who has successfully completed all of the requirements of this section or who has otherwise been approved by the board for on-the-job training.  Guards and individuals acting in a guard capacity shall successfully complete:

     (1)  Eight hours of classroom instruction before the first day of service; and

     (2)  Four hours of classroom instruction during the triennial registration renewal period; provided that in addition to relevant guard industry material, the required classroom instruction shall include a refresher component on professional image and aloha training as approved by the board.

For purposes of this section, “classroom instruction” may include two-way teleconferencing and other interactive educational formats approved by the board.

     (d)  The content of classroom instruction required under this section shall include, but not be limited to:

     (1)  State and federal law regarding the legal limitations on the actions of guards, including instruction in the law concerning arrest, search and seizure, and the use of force as these issues relate to guard work;

     (2)  Access control, safety, fire detection and reporting, and emergency response;

     (3)  Homeland security issues and procedures;

     (4)  When and how to notify public authorities;

     (5)  Techniques of observation and reporting of incidents, including how to prepare an incident report;

     (6)  The fundamentals of patrolling;

     (7)  Professional ethics; and

     (8)  Professional image and aloha training.

ARMED:

Firearms Training
HAR §134-2(g)
Effective July 1, 1995, no person shall be issued a permit under this section for the acquisition of a pistol or revolver unless the person, at any time prior to the issuance of the permit, has completed:
(1)   An approved hunter education course as authorized under section 183D-28;

(2)   A firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law enforcement agency of the State or of any county;

(3)   A firearms safety or training course offered to law enforcement officers, security guards, investigators, deputy sheriffs, or any division or subdivision of law enforcement or security enforcement by a state or county law enforcement agency; or

(4)   A firearms training or safety course or class conducted by a state certified or National Rifle Association certified firearms instructor or a certified military firearms instructor that provides, at a minimum, a total of at least two hours of firing training at a firing range and a total of at least four hours of classroom instruction, which may include a video, that focuses on:

(A)   The safe use, handling, and storage of firearms and firearm safety in the home; and
(B)   Education on the firearm laws of the State.

Guard must pass a written test after the completion of the classroom instruction training.
See: HRS §463 – 10.5(c)

HRS § 436B – 19.5
The licensing authority shall refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, or shall deny or suspend any license if the authority has received certification from the child support enforcement agency pursuant to the terms of section 576D-13 that the licensee or applicant is not in compliance with an order of support or has failed to comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to a paternity or child support proceeding.

• Board of Private Detectives and Guards
• REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS – GUARD EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION 
• FAQ (PDF)

LEGISLATION

HAR Chapter 97 – Private Detectives and Guards

Idaho does not formally regulate or oversee private security officers. Idaho Code sections 50-301 and 50-307 authorize the City to adopt and enforce ordinances, rules and regulations governing standards and procedures for licensing persons who engage in or operate a trade or business within the City.
See: Idaho Legislature, Title 50, Chapter 3, 50-301
See: Idaho Legislature, Title 50, Chapter 3, 50-307

At the local level, such as major metropolitan areas like Louisville, there is oversight of weaponry and armed status.
The following sections describe existing regulations in the City of Boise and the City of Idaho Falls.

City of Boise
$40.00   Patrol Agent license application
$42.00   Fingerprint fee
$5.00   Photo
$1.5   Processing fee
The application is available online.
See: Security Personnel Application

City of Idaho Falls
$50.00   Private Patrol Person
(including Fingerprint fee)
See: Application Form

Hiring prohibited unless licensed for the City of Boise
See: City code- Title 3: Chapter 12, 3-12-6 (c)

City of Boise
Section 5-19-05(A)
The applicant must be at least 18 years of age
See: Chapter 5-19 Private Security Service

City of Idaho Falls
Section 4-6-7
The applicant must be at least 21 years of age
citizen of the United States.
See: Chapter 6 Private Patrol Services

City of Boise
No particular mention of citizenship.
See: Chapter 5-19 Private Security Service

City of Idaho Falls:
Section 4-6-5: Qualifications of a Private Patrol Person
No person shall be issued a license as a private Patrol Person who is not a citizen of the United States.
See: Chapter 6 Private Patrol Services

Not Required

City of Boise
Section 5-19-02(D)
This Chapter shall not apply to or include regularly appointed police officers of Boise City or to any regularly appointed police officer or law enforcement agent of the United States and of this State, or any political subdivision thereof while acting as their agent.

Section 5-19-02(F)
Event Security Staff shall be exempt from licensing and shall be criminal background checked by the company or agency which employs them to perform event security.
See: Chapter 5-19 Private Security Service

City of Idaho Falls:
Section 4-6-1(B)
The following persons are specifically excluded from the definition of “private Patrol Person” set forth in this section:
(1)   Regularly appointed City police officers.
(2)   Regularly appointed peace officers and law enforcement agents of the United States, the State of Idaho or any political subdivision of the State.
(3)   Guards, officers and detectives employed by interstate or intrastate carriers.
(4)   Guards, officers and detectives employed by a private business to guard, protect or maintain peace and order in or about structures, premises or property owned, maintained or used by the private business, where the major portion of such employment is confined to services performed on or in such structures, premises or property.
See: Chapter 6 Private Patrol Services

Not applicable

City of Boise
The legislation is silent on the requirement to carry the license while on duty.

The license for a private agent shall be in the form of a card which shall contain the words “private patrol agent”; and shall also bear numerals designating the year in which such license is in force and effect. It shall be unlawful for any person to wear or display any license required or provided for by this Chapter unless such person is duly licensed therefor.
See: Chapter 5-19-11 License ; Form

City of Idaho Springs
The legislation is silent on the requirement to carry the license while on duty.

The license for a private Patrol Person shall be an identification card containing the words “private Patrol Person” and stating the year for which the license is issued. The license for a private patrol service shall be a placard stating the name of the licensee and the year for which the license is issued. Upon the termination or expiration of any license, the licen se shall be returned to the City Clerk. It shall be unlawful for any person to wear or display any license required by this Chapter unless the person is duly licensed therefor.
See: Chapter 6-14 Private Patrol Services

City of Boise
No mention of character

City of Idaho
Section 4-6-7
Cannot have been convicted of a felony or of any crime or offense involving violence or moral turpitude, or of any offense concerning the sale or transportation of intoxicating or alcoholic liquor. See: Chapter 6 Private Patrol Services

City of Boise
Fingerprint Cards have to be submitted with the application.
See: Private Security and Alarm Service Licensing

Idaho Falls
Section 4-6-4(A)
At the time of making application, the applicant shall have his or her fingerprints taken by the City Police Department.The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee.
See: Chapter 6 Private Patrol Services

While not a screening disqualifier, both cities mention criminal offenses involving alcohol as a negative variable in licensure review.

Not Listed

City of Boise
Section 5-19-05(B)
No person shall be issued a license who has any outstanding warrants; been convicted, paid any fine, placed on probation, received a deferred sentence, received a withheld judgment, or completed any sentence of confinement for any felony or misdemeanor involving theft or dishonesty, within three (3) years prior to the date of making application.
See: Chapter 5-19 Private Security Service

City of Idaho Falls
Section 4-6-4:
City conducts significant background review of all applicants. Ordinance holds:
To determine the suitability of prospective applicants for a license, the Chief of Police shall require a first time applicant to provide information and fingerprints necessary to obtain criminal history information from the Idaho State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Pursuant to Section 67-3008, Idaho Code, and congressional enactment Public Law 92-544, the Chief of Police shall submit a set of fingerprints obtained from the applicant and the required fees to the Idaho State Police, Bureau of Criminal Identification, for a criminal records check of state and national databases. The submission of fingerprints and information required by this section shall be on forms prescribed by the Idaho State Police. The Chief of Police is authorized to receive criminal history information from the Idaho State Police and from the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the purpose of evaluating the fitness of applicants for a license under this section. As required by state and federal law, further dissemination of other use of the criminal history information is prohibited. Fingerprinting shall not be required for a license renewal. (Ord. 2440, 2-15-02)
See: Chapter 6 Private Patrol Services

Not Required

Not Listed

Not listed

Idaho Code §§ 7-1403 GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE.
In addition to any other basis provided by Idaho law for suspension of a license, a licensee is subject to suspension of a license if the licensee:
(1)   Is an obligor who has a delinquency as defined in section (3), Idaho Code;
(2)    Has failed to comply with a subpoena in a paternity or child support proceeding; or
(3)    Has substantially failed to comply with an order providing for visitation with a minor child.

City of Boise
•   See: Security Personnel Application

•   The City Clerk’s Office of Boise, Licensing Department

•   Boise City Code Title 5, Chapter 19

City of Idaho Falls
•   Application for Patrol Agent (PDF)

•   Application for private patrol Person License

•   Chapter 6, Private Patrol Services

•   City Clerk Office

Idaho Statutes

UNARMED:

Illinois does not directly license security officers but rather the security contractor and armed proprietary security firms that deliver security services.
These same entities must register, conduct due diligence and background reviews on all actual or prospective employees.
See: Illinois Administrative Code Title 68 Part 1240

All employees of a licensed agency shall apply for a permanent employee registration card.
See 225 ILCS 447/35-30

Employment with a private security contractor agency is required to perform the duties of a security officer.
See: 225 ILCS 447/35-32(a)

Security contractors and proprietary security companies need keep track of their employees although the following requirements have been formally promulgated:

Section 1240.535 Recordkeeping Requirements
Each employer licensed under the Act shall maintain a file on each employee pursuant to Section 35-30 of the Act. The employee file shall be maintained by the agency for 5 years after termination of the employee, shall be accessible to duly authorized representatives of the Division with 24 hours prior notice (72 hours notice for files more than 2 years old), and shall contain the following information:
•   A photograph of the employee taken within 10 days after the date the employee commences employment. The photo shall be replaced every 3 calendar years;
•   The employee’s statement required in Section 35-30(b) of the Act;
•   All correspondence or documents related to the character and integrity of the employee received by the employer from an official source or law enforcement;
•   The employee identification card of a terminated employee pursuant to Section 35-30(h);
•   A copy of the weapons discharge report, if applicable, during the course of the employee’s duties or activities;
•   Application for employment;
•   Certification of Completion of Basic Training and/or refresher training courses as provided in Section 1240.505 of this Part;
•   Certificate of Firearm Training, if applicable (or notarized copy as provided in Section 1240.510 of this Part) verified by the licensee in charge;
•   Copy of employee’s permanent employee registration card and firearm control card and active Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID), if applicable;
•   Certification or certified copy of requalification (Section 1240.510);
•   Copy of employee’s certification of completion of canine handler training, canine handler authorization card and canine trainer authorization card, if applicable;
•   Copy of the verification of fingerprint processing from ISP or from one of the ISP live scan vendors whose equipment has been certified by ISP or a fingerprint vendor agency licensed by the Division;
•   A copy of the Division’s webpage (www.idfpr.com) showing that an applicant has no criminal conviction pursuant to the ISP criminal history check for individuals employed prior to issuance of the permanent employee registration card;

In Illinois, a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) is needed to work as a security guard.

Illinois presently has both paper and an electronic filing system for applications. However the Illinois web location governing professional regulation appears to exclusively call for filing within the electronic portal.
See: Online Application Portal

Illinois does allow for security officer employees to work in temporary status as long as the employer meets all the following conditions:
(1) The agency completes in its entirety and submits to the Department an application for a permanent employee registration card, including the required fingerprint receipt and fees.
(2) The agency has verification from the Department that the applicant has no record of any criminal conviction pursuant to the criminal history check conducted by the Department of State Police….
(3) The agency exercises due diligence to ensure that the person is qualified under the requirements of the Act to be issued a permanent employee registration card.
See: 225 ILCS 447/35-30

Fees
$55   PERC application fee
Fingerprint fees vary.

According to the PERC application:
The PERC shall expire on May 31, 2018 and every 3 years thereafter. You will receive your PERC renewal by e-mail approximately 90 days prior to the expiration date of your PERC.

See: PERC New Application Checklist (PDF)

Temporary Licensure
Illinois does allow for security officer employees to work in temporary status as long as the employer does the following:

225 ILCS 447/35-30
(k) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (j), an agency may employ a person in a temporary capacity if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The agency completes in its entirety and submits to the Department an application for a permanent employee registration card, including the required fingerprint receipt and fees.
(2) The agency has verification from the Department that the applicant has no record of any criminal conviction pursuant to the criminal history check conducted by the Department of State Police….
(3) The agency exercises due diligence to ensure that the person is qualified under the requirements of the Act to be issued a permanent employee registration card.

ARMED:

In  order to obtain the status of an armed security officer in Illinois, individuals must have a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) which is needed to be an unarmed security officers and additionally obtain a Firearm Control Card.
See the unarmed security officers section for details on the PERC.

Employees of an armed proprietary security force must register with the Department.

The Department shall issue a firearm control card to a person who has passed an approved firearm training course, who is currently licensed or employed by an agency licensed by this Act and has met all the requirements of this Act, and who possesses a valid firearm owner identification card. Application for the firearm control card shall be made by the employer to the Department on forms provided by the Department.
See: 225 ILCS 447/35-35(d)

Each employer shall make a request to the Division, on forms supplied by the Division, for the issuance of a firearm control card for each licensee or employee whose duties include the use, carrying or possession of a firearm.
See: Section 1240.530 Firearm Control Cards

Illinois does allow for security officer employees to work in temporary status as long as the employer meets all the following conditions:
(1) The agency completes in its entirety and submits to the Department an application for a permanent employee registration card, including the required fingerprint receipt and fees.
(2) The agency has verification from the Department that the applicant has no record of any criminal conviction pursuant to the criminal history check conducted by the Department of State Police….
(3) The agency exercises due diligence to ensure that the person is qualified under the requirements of the Act to be issued a permanent employee registration card.
See: 225 ILCS 447/35-30

As stated in the firearm control card application:
A $75 processing fee, made payable to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, must accompany this application.
There will be a $45 triennial fee required for renewal of this card.

See: Application for Firearm Control Card

Illinois has no reciprocity with any other state.

An applicant must be a minimum of 18 years old to work in an unarmed capacity.
See: PERC New Application Checklist (PDF)

An applicant must be a minimum of 21 years old to work in an armed capacity
See: Application for Firearm Control Card

The application requirements do not designate required citizenship. However, the applicant needs a formal relationship with social security.

None required.  However, the applicant must be registered as an unarmed security officer and must possess a valid employee registration card.
See: 225 ILCS 447/35-35(d)

UNARMED:

According to the PERC application the following exemptions exist:

Detective, Security Contractor, Alarm Contractor or Locksmith Licensees
If you possess a valid Illinois detective, security contractor, alarm contractor, or locksmith license, then a PERC is
not required to work for a licensed agency.
Peace Officer Exemption
A peace officer as defined in the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor and
Locksmith Act is exempt from the requirements relating to the possession of a permanent employee registration
card (PERC). The employing agency shall remain responsible for any peace officer employed under this exemption.
A person employed as an unarmed security guard at a nuclear energy, storage, weapons, or development site or
facility regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission who has completed the background screening and
training mandated by the rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is exempt from registration
for a Permanent Employee Registration Card.

See: PERC New Application Checklist (PDF)

ARMED:

According to the Application for Firearm Control Card for Licensee/Licensed Agencies:
•   A peace officer as defined in the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act is exempt from the requirements relating to the possession of a firearm control card. The employing agency shall remain responsible for any peace officer employed under this exemption.
•   A person employed as an armed security guard at a nuclear energy, storage, weapons, or development site or facility regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission who has completed the background screening and training mandated by the rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is exempt from registration for a firearm control card.

See: Application for Firearm Control Card

UNARMED: None required.

ARMED: A firearms control card is required.  The firearms control card does not qualify the individual to carry a firearm outside off-duty.
See: 225 ILCS 447/35-35(c)

The holder of a permanent employee registration card shall carry the card at all times while actually engaged in the performance of the duties of his or her employment. Expiration and requirements for renewal of permanent employee registration cards shall be established by rule of the Department. Possession of a permanent employee registration card does not in any way imply that the holder of the card is employed by an agency unless the permanent employee registration card is accompanied by the employee identification card required by subsection (f) of this Section.

See: 225 ILCS §447/35-30(d)

The application process inferentially deals with character by a review of the following:

•   Dishonorable discharge from military service
•   Disease or conditions that may interfere with professional work
•   Denial of a prior professional license

The legislation does not mention this requirement for employees.

A PERC card requires a background review and an analysis of the employee’s applicant’s fingerprints. The fingerprints will be checked against the Department of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history record databases.
See: 225 ILCS §447/35-30(c)

Section 1240.520 Fingerprint Requirements
Any person seeking employee registration under Section 35-30 of the Act shall file an application with the Division, on forms provided by the Division, along with one of the following:
•   Copy of the verification of fingerprint processing from ISP or from one of the ISP live scan vendors whose equipment has been certified by ISP or a fingerprint vendor agency licensed by the Division;
•   Out-of-state residents unable to utilize the ISP electronic fingerprint process may submit to ISP one fingerprint card issued by ISP, accompanied by the fee specified by ISP.

See: PERC New Application Checklist (PDF), page 5 and 6 for details

THe applicant must not have any disease or condition that interferes with his or her ability to perform the essential functions of your profession, including any disease or condition generally regarded as chronic by the medical community, i.e., (1) mental or emotional disease or condition; (2) alcohol or other substance abuse; (3) physical disease or condition, that presently interferes with his or her ability to practice your profession.

See: PERC New Application Checklist (PDF)

An applicant must not have been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be incompetent by reason of mental disease or defect and has not been restored.
See: 225 ILCS 447/35-30(5)

Illinois Administrative Code § 1240.200(f)
While the rules do not explicitly mention individual security officers subject to these requirements, individual private security contractors, in order to be licensed must demonstrate the following:

(3)   Has not been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be incompetent by reason of mental or physical defect or disease, unless a court has subsequently declared the applicant to be competent.

Applicants for the PERC card must affirm being free of a criminal history and other suspect conditions.
See: PERC New Application Checklist (PDF), page 9

Applicants are deemed unfit for registration for reasons of conviction of an offense Illinois or another state, including registration as a sex offender, but not including a traffic offense. Persons convicted of felonies involving bodily harm, weapons, violence, or theft within the previous 10 years shall be presumed to be unfit for registration.
See: 225 ILCS 447/35-30(a)(3)

In determining whether an applicant for a permanent employee registration card or firearm control card is unfit for such registration because of criminal history record information, the Division shall consider the following standards:

1)    Whether the crime was one of armed violence or any two or more repeated acts of violence towards persons or property [720 ILCS 5/Art. 33A] or:

A)    Crimes involving dishonesty, false statement or some other element of deceit, untruthfulness or falsification (including, but not limited to perjury, inducement of perjury, false statement, criminal fraud, embezzlement, false pretense, forgery, counterfeiting and theft).

B)    Drug offenses including, but not limited to, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act [720 ILCS 570/Art. I] and Federal Drug Enforcement Laws (21 USC 801 et seq.).

C)    Sex offenses including, but not limited to, all crimes listed in Article 11 of the Criminal Code of 1961 [720 ILCS 5/Art. 11].

2)    Whether the crime is related to the detective, security, alarm or locksmith profession.

3)    Whether more than 10 years have elapsed since the date of completion of imposed sentence.

4)    Whether the conviction was from a city ordinance violation or conviction for which a jail sentence was not imposed.

5)    Whether the applicant has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust. The Division shall consider, but not be bound by, the following in considering whether an applicant has been presumed to be rehabilitated:

A)    Completion of probation;
B)    Completion of parole supervision; or
C)    If no parole was granted, a period of 10 years has elapsed after final discharge or release from any term of imprisonment without any subsequent conviction.

See: Illinois Administrative Code Section 1240.525(b)

None required.

UNARMED:  Every person employed as a registered employee of a private detective, private alarm or private security agency certified under the Act or as an armed employee of a proprietary security force shall complete, within 30 days after commencing employment, a course of basic training. The training shall be a minimum of 20 hours of classroom basic training related to the employment and shall be certified to by the employer.
See Illinois Administrative Code Section 1240.505

The 20-hours of classroom instruction cover the following subjects:
(1)   The law of arrest, search and seizure as it applies to private security;
(2)   Civil and criminal liability for acts related to private security;
(3)   The use of force;
(4)   Arrest and control techniques;
(5)   The elements of offenses under the Criminal Code of 2012 directly related to the protection of persons and property;
(6)   The law on private security forces and on reporting to law enforcement agencies;
(7)   Fire prevention, fire equipment, and fire safety;
(8)   The procedures for report writing;
(9)   Civil rights and public relations;
(10)   The identification of terrorists, acts of terrorism and terrorist organizations, as defined by federal and State statutes.

(c)Registered employees of a private security contractor agency who provide guarding or other private security related functions, in addition to the classroom training required under subsection (a), within 6 months after their employment, shall complete an additional 8 hours of training on subjects to be determined by the employer. This training may be site-specific and may be conducted on the job.
See: 225 ILCS 447/25-20
See Section 1240.505 – 20-Hour Basic Training Course – Private Detective, Private Alarm Contractor, Private Security Contractor and Proprietary Security Force Employee

ARMED:

Unarmed:  None required.

ARMED: See Section 1240.510 – Firearm Training Course

f) Each individual shall be required to fire a minimum of 50 rounds of live ammunition (factory loaded service ammunition or factory reloaded ammunition).
g) Each student must qualify with a minimum score of 70% with each type of weapon (revolver, semi-automatic handgun, shotgun, rifle) the student will be authorized to carry.

Upon completion of the training, each student must successfully complete a written examination. A copy of the examination shall be made available to the Division upon request (e.g., course audit). The examination shall test the subjects encompassed in both classroom or internet-based instruction and range instruction. Passage of the examination shall require a score of 75%.

UNARMED:  As stated on the PERC application:
An applicant’s personal information entered on the application can be used to check to see if the applicant is more than 30 days late on any child support payment.
See: PERC New Application Checklist (PDF), page 2

ARMED:  An applicant’s personal information entered on the application can be used to check to see if the applicant is more than 30 days late on any child support payment.
See: Application for Firearm Control Card

Illinois Administrative Code Title 68, Part 1240

Illinois Administrative Code Title 68 SECTION 1240.520 PERMANENT EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION

Illinois Compiled Statutes (225 ILCS 447/35-30)

PERC New Application Checklist (PDF)

Application for Firearm Control Card

In Indiana, only security businesses are subject to licensure. It is the licensee’s responsibility to oversee their unarmed and armed employees. According to the Indiana Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board Laws and Regulations section IC 25-30:

(1) engage in business as a private investigator firm;

(2) solicit or advertise for business as a private investigator firm; or

(3) represent or hold the person out as a private investigator firm;

unless the person is licensed as a private investigator firm under this chapter and complies with this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.

(b) A licensee shall maintain a record, relative to the licensee’s employees, containing the following information:

(1) A picture taken within thirty (30) days of the date that the employee commences employment with the licensee.

(2) A full set of fingerprints of both hands of the employee.

(c) A licensed private investigator firm shall, at the board’s request, provide the board with a roster of all unlicensed individuals employed by the private investigator firm.

See: Indiana Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board

ARMED:

The legislation regulating the private security business does not mention any requirements for armed employees. Hence, in order to become an armed security officer, a firearms license is required.

Firearms Handgun Licensing Application Fees  (Effective July 1, 2021):

Five Year Personal Protection
Local Fee $0
State Fee $0

Lifetime Personal Protection
Local Fee $0
State Fee $0

Retired Law Enforcement Officer:  Fee Exempt
Retired Law Corrections Officer: Fee Exempt
Duplicate $20.00 State fee

Additional Fees:  All NEW license applications incur a $12.95 fee for IDEMIA Electronic Fingerprinting.  Additionally, ALL license applications incur an IN.gov processing fee of $1.00 plus 2% of the transaction amount added to the price of the service.

Indiana has recently implemented a new electronic web portal for hand gun licensing.
See: Apply for a New License to Carry

See: Indiana State Police – Firearms Licensing

Indiana requires an in-state license in the matter of security services. The Regulation states:

IC 25-30-1-14
Nonresidents Sec. 14. It shall be unlawful for a person licensed by any other state to do business in Indiana unless the person is licensed and authorized to do business in Indiana. A person may not do business in Indiana until the person is licensed with the board and meets the requirements for licensees of this state.

UNARMED:  No baseline requirement for unarmed.

ARMED:  Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
See: IC 35-47-2-3(g)(3)

UNARMED:  No baseline requirement

ARMED:

Applicant must be:
(A)   a citizen of the United States; or

(B)   not a citizen of the United States but is allowed to carry a firearm in the United States under federal law;  Applicants who are not U.S. Citizens, including permanent residents, shall only be issued a 5 year handgun license.

See: IC 35-47-2-3(e)(4)

No baseline requirement

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED:  Retired law enforcement and retired corrections officers can apply for a retired law enforcement and retired corrections officer license card instead of a handgun license.
See: Indiana State Police – Firearms Licensing

UNARMED:  No baseline requirement

ARMED:  A firearms license is required

Effective July 1, 2022, Indiana will have a permitless carry option providing you meet the criteria of a proper person under Indiana law. If you choose to carry under the permitless option, it is recommended that you speak to an attorney to determine your personal compliance with IC 35- 47-2-1.5 prior to carrying a handgun under this new law. You may still apply for a lifetime or 5 year firearms permit and the Indiana State Police will conduct the necessary checks to determine if you are a proper person under Indiana statute. For more information on permitless carry click the following link Permitless Carry Information.

No baseline requirement

No baseline requirement

UNARMED:  No baseline requirement

ARMED: The applicant has to submit one (1) set of legible and classifiable fingerprints to the superintendent.
See: IC 35-47-2-3(c)

The ISP Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Section has partnered with IDEMIA to provide electronic applicant fingerprinting to better serve the needs of Indiana Citizens.  Fingerprinting service centers have been established throughout Indiana to take Applicant Fingerprints for Electronic submission to ISP for Processing.  All criminal history processing will be performed by ISP Personnel;  No criminal history information will be available to IDEMIA.

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED: Applicant cannot have a record of being an alcohol or drug abuser.
See: IC 35-47-1-7(5)

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED: Indiana has been criticized for its lack of oversight on handguns permits and its correlation to mental and emotional health problems. The code allows the superintendent of the state police to deny a license for discretionary reasons which does not preclude mental health. In addition, the actual application asks for mental health history. In the most general sense, the Indiana code provisions dealing with application procedures references that an applicant must be a “proper person” which directly references mental health qualities using the following language:

(6) does not have documented evidence which would give rise to a reasonable belief that he has a propensity for violent or emotionally unstable conduct.

See: IC 35-47-1-7

No baseline requirement

ARMED: Indiana state police, by and through its licensing unit, oversees all background investigations and is permitted by the Indiana code to solicit information from state, local and national sources for criminal checks.
See: Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure Article 47. Weapons and Instruments of Violence

No baseline requirement

No baseline requirement

No baseline requirement

No baseline requirement

• Private Investigator & Security Guard Licensing Board
• Indiana State Police Handgun Licensing online application
• Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure Article 47. Weapons and Instruments of Violence

UNARMED:

In Iowa only security businesses are subject to licensure.
Individuals seeking employment with a licensed security business must obtain an identification card issued by the department prior to commencing employment.
See: Iowa Code 80A.7

The identification card is bound to a specific employer who files the application form along with two 1”x1”color photographs of the applicant and two fingerprint cards and associated fees to the department on behalf of the individual applicant.
See: IAC 661-121.6(1)

The individual applicant has to meet the requirements outlined for licensure as described in Iowa Code 80A.4(1) and IAC 661-121.6.
See: Iowa Code 80A.4(3) and IAC 661-121.6

Fees payable by the employer are:
$100.00   Two year license (for a bail enforcement business, a private investigative agency or a private security agency)

$10.00   Employee ID
$30.00   Fingerprint Fee

See: A list of FAQ’s regarding the Iowa Licensure process (PDF)

Temporary Licensure
Iowa allows the issuance of a 14 day, temporary ID card for employed security officers as the full application is being processed.
See: Iowa Administrative Code at 121.11(2)

ARMED:  

Iowa does not publish or promulgate different rules for “Armed” Officers. Instead the rules are identical to Unarmed although one needs a professional permit to carry weapons.
Official Web Location for Weapons Permit

a. A person may be issued a permit to carry weapons when the person’s employment in a private security business licensed under Chapter 80A reasonably justifies that person going armed.
b. The permit shall be on a form prescribed and published by the commissioner of public safety, shall identify the holder, and shall state the nature of the employment requiring the holder to go armed. A permit so issued other than to a peace officer, shall authorize the person to whom it is issued to go armed anywhere in the state, only while engaged in the employment, and while going to and from the place of the employment.
See: Iowa Code 724.6.1

A professional permit expires twelve months after the date when issued.
See: Iowa Code 724.6.1.d

Individuals seeking employment with a licensed security business must obtain an identification card issued by the department prior to commencing employment.
See: Iowa Code 80A.7

According to the Administrative Services Division of the Department for Public Safety, individuals who are employed by a licensed security agency “must obtain an employee ID card from the department and must meet the standards established in 661 Iowa Administrative Code 2.3(80A)

See the unarmed section for details on the requirement of obtaining an employer ID card.
This section details the requirements to obtain a professional permit to carry weapons.

Applications for permits to carry weapons shall be filed with the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Employment is required to obtain a professional permit to carry weapons.
See: Application for Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons

Fees:
$50 Application fee
$25 Renewal fee
$25 Duplicate permit
$30 Fingerprint fee

While as a general rule Iowa requires the firm or agency to be licensed, the state does not impose the licensure requirements on out of
state firms that in the furtherance of their businesses, peripherally contact Iowa citizens or entities.

The Iowa Code states: Any private investigative, private security, or bail enforcement business shall be licensed in Iowa if it is conducting business in Iowa.

As per IAC 121. 4, types of activities that are not, by themselves, viewed as demonstrating jurisdiction in Iowa include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) A non-Iowa-based private investigation business works on a criminal, civil, or administrative case that originates and is filed
in another state, but that contains some investigative elements in Iowa.

See: Chapter 121: Private Investigation, Private Security Businesses

UNARMED:  The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
See: Iowa Code 80A.4(1)

ARMED:  Iowa Administrative Code 661-91.3(3)(a) prohibits the issuance of an Iowa professional permit to carry weapons to any person who is less than 18 years of age for a private security officer licensed by the Iowa department of public safety, or otherwise who is less than 21 years of age.

UNARMED:  Licensure rules do not specify citizenship requirements.

ARMED:  Iowa Administrative Code 661—91.3(1) requires that those licensed and permitted to carry a weapon are legally residing in the United States or are U.S. citizens who have not renounced their citizenship.

Not required

80A.2 Persons exempt.
This chapter does not apply to the following:
1.  An officer or employee of the United States, of a state, or a political subdivision of the United States or of a state while the officer or employee is engaged in the performance of official duties.
2.  A peace officer engaged in the private security business or the private investigation business with the knowledge and consent of the chief executive officer of the peace officer’s law enforcement agency.
3.  A person employed full or part-time by one employer in connection with the affairs of the employer.
4.  An attorney licensed to practice in Iowa, while performing duties as an attorney.
5.   A person engaged exclusively in the business of obtaining and furnishing information regarding the financial rating or standing and credit of persons.
6.  A person exclusively employed in making investigations and adjustments for insurance companies.
7.  A person who is the legal owner of personal property which has been sold under a security agreement or a conditional sales agreement, or a secured party under the terms of a security interest while the person is performing acts relating to the repossession of the property.
8.  A person engaged in the process of verifying the credentials of physicians and allied health professionals applying for hospital staff privileges.
9.  A person engaged in the business of transporting prisoners under a contract with the Iowa department of corrections or a county sheriff, a similar agency from another state, or the federal government.
10.  A certified public accountant authorized to practice pursuant to chapter 542, while performing duties as a certified public accountant.

UNARMED:  Not required

ARMED:  A professional weapons permit is required.

According to Iowa Code 80A.7 the department issues each employee of the licensee an identification card in a form approved by the commissioner. The application for a permanent identification card shall include a temporary identification card valid for fourteen days from the date of receipt of the application by the applicant.

However, the legislation does not specify the requirement to carry or display the identification card while on duty.

ARMED:

A person armed with a revolver, pistol, or pocket billy concealed upon the person shall have in the person’s immediate possession the permit provided for in section 724.4, subsection 4, paragraph “i”, and shall produce the permit for inspection at the request of a peace officer.

See: Iowa Code 724.5.1

According to Iowa Code 80A.4 (3), each employee of an applicant or licensee shall possess the same qualifications required by 80A.4 (1) for a licensee. As such, pursuant to 80A.4 (1) (f) the applicant must be of good moral character and has not been judged guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude.

UNARMED:  An application for an identification card shall include the submission of fingerprints of the person seeking the identification card, which fingerprints may be submitted to the federal bureau of investigation through the state criminal history repository for the purpose of a national criminal history check. Fees associated with the processing of fingerprints shall be assessed to the employing licensee.
84 Acts, ch 1235, §7; 85 Acts, ch 56, §2; 89 A
See: Iowa Code 80A.7(5)

ARMED:  According to Iowa Code 80A.4 (3), each employee of an applicant or licensee shall possess the same qualifications required by 80A.4 (1) for a licensee. As such, pursuant to 80A.4 (1) (j), the applicant must provide fingerprints to the department before a license is issued.

UNARMED:  According to Iowa Code 80A.4 (3), each employee of an applicant or licensee shall possess the same qualifications required by 80A.4 (1) for a licensee. As such, pursuant to 80A.4 (1) (d) is not addicted to the use of alcohol or a controlled substance.

ARMED:  

Iowa Administrative Code 661-91.3(1)(c) prohibits the issuance of an Iowa professional permit to carry weapons to any person: who is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance.

Iowa Administrative Code 661-91.3(3)(b) prohibits the issuance of an Iowa professional permit to carry weapons to any person: who is addicted to the use of alcohol.

UNARMED:  The applicant must not have a history of mental illness or instability.
See: IAC 661-121.5(9)

ARMED:  Iowa Administrative Code 661-91.3(1)(d) prohibits the issuance of an Iowa professional permit to carry weapons to any person: who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or who has been committed to a mental institution.

According to Iowa Code 80A.4 (3), each employee of an applicant or licensee shall possess the same qualifications required by 80A.4 (1) for a licensee.
As such, pursuant to 80A.4(1):

(c)   Has never been convicted of a felony or aggravated misdemeanor.
(g)   Has not been convicted of a crime described in section 708.3, 708.4, 708.5, 708.6, 708.8, or 708.9.
(h)   Has not been convicted of illegally using, carrying or possessing a dangerous weapon.
(I)   Has not been convicted of fraud.

The fingerprints may be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the state criminal history repository for the purpose of a national criminal history check.
See: Iowa Code 80A.7(5)

ARMED:  

A person shall not be issued a permit to carry weapons unless the person has completed and signed an application on a form to be prescribed and published by the commissioner of public safety.
See: Iowa Code 724.10

Iowa Administrative Code 661-91.3(3) prohibits the issuance of an Iowa professional permit to carry weapons to any person:
(d)   Who has been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court, or who has been adjudicated delinquent on the basis of conduct that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult; or
Who is subject to a court order that:

(1)   Was issued after a hearing for which such person received actual notice and at which such
person had an opportunity to participate;
(2)   Restrain such person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner of such person
or child of such intimate partner or person or from engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate
partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child; and
(3)   Includes a finding that such person represents a credible threat to the physical safety of such intimate partner or child or by its terms explicitly prohibits the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against such intimate partner or child that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury; or

(f)   Who has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; or
(g)   Who has, within the previous three years, been convicted of any serious or aggravated misdemeanor defined in Iowa Code chapter 708 not involving the use of a firearm or explosive

None required

UNARMED: Not required

ARMED: An applicant for an initial permit to carry weapons shall demonstrate knowledge of firearm safety by any of the following means:

a.   Completion of any National Rifle Association (NRA) handgun safety training course

b.   Completion of any handgun safety training course available to the general public offered by a law enforcement agency, community college, college, private or public institution or organization, or firearms training school, utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or certain other firearms training certifying bodies (such as the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy)

c.   Completion of any handgun safety training course offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies, or any division or subdivision of a law enforcement or security enforcement agency approved by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

d.   Completion of small arms training while serving with the armed forces of the United States.
e.   Completion of a law enforcement agency firearms training course that qualifies a peace officer to carry a firearm in the normal course of the peace officer’s duty.

f.   Completion of a hunter education program approved by the natural resource commission pursuant to section 483A.27, if the program includes a handgun safety training and completion of the handgun training is included on the certificate of completion.
See: Iowa Code 724.9.1

Not required

According to Iowa Code § 252J.1 through 252J.9, the state may revoke or deny the giving of any business, driver’s, occupational, professional, or recreational permit or license for failure to pay child support.

•   Iowa Code 80A (PDF)
•   Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 661-121 (PDF)
•   Administrative Services Division FAQ (PDF)

•   Iowa Application for Permit to Carry Weapons (PDF)

•   Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

•   Iowa Legislation: Chapter 80

•   Division of Administrative Services – Weapon Permits

•   Chapter 80A

Kentucky, as a Commonwealth, does not formally regulate or oversee private security officers- either armed or unarmed. At the local level, such as major metropolitan areas like Louisville, there is oversight of weaponry and armed status.

ARMED: According to the Lousiville Local Ordinances, Chapter 124, applicants who reside in Kentucky shall be required to hold a valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon (“CCDW”) pursuant to KRS 237.110. The Kentucky applicant must provide proof from the Commonwealth of Kentucky that he or she has a valid CCDW, and shall continue to hold such license at all times licensed as an Armed Security Officer. Applicants who reside outside of Kentucky shall attest that he or she has never been adjudged mentally incompetent in an affidavit form provided by the Director.

Fees:
$25 Application fee
$25 Background check fee
$60 CCDW(Concealed Deadly Weapons) Application fee
“Active and retired peace officers that meet the requirements of KRS 237.110(7) are exempt from paying the application or renewal fee.”

See: Application

UNARMED:  No baseline requirement

ARMED:  Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances (LMCO) (B)(2)
The applicant must be at least 21 years of age

UNARMED:  No baseline requirement

ARMED:
LMCO § 124.05(B)(1)
The applicant must be a citizen of the United States

Not required

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED:  § 124.05 (F) ARMED SECURITY OFFICER’S LICENSE:

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED:

LMCO § 124.02(C)
Applicants shall be required to hold a valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon (“CCDW”) pursuant to KRS 237.110.  The applicant must provide proof from the Commonwealth of Kentucky that he or she has a valid CCDW, and shall continue to hold such license at all times licensed as an Armed Security Officer.

CCDW is now an ONLINE Process. To carry a concealed deadly weapon, complete the application process at: Concealed Carry Licensing Portal

ARMED:  LMCO § 124.02 (D)  At all times while on duty or otherwise working as an armed security officer, every armed security officer shall carry a valid license, and such license shall be subject to inspection by any police officer or by any other person designated by the Director.

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED: LMCO § 124.05(A)(3)(d)
An applicant shall not have been convicted of or currently under indictment for any of the following:  ……..any crime of moral turpitude.

Not listed.

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED: LMCO § 124.05(6)
An applicant shall  have not been hospitalized for drug or alcohol abuse treatment within the past two years, and if so hospitalized, will provide a written statement from a licensed and qualified physician or clinical psychologist verifying that he or she is mentally and emotionally fit for the duties of an armed security officer.

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED: LMCO § 124.05(B)(5-6)

An applicant shall have not been adjudged mentally incompetent or currently under charge thereof, by a federal court or court of any state or political subdivision, and shall have not been hospitalized for psychiatric treatment within the past two years, and if so hospitalized, will provide a written statement from a licensed and qualified physician or clinical psychologist verifying that he or she is mentally and emotionally fit for the duties of an armed security officer;

LMCO § 124.05(C):  Applicants who reside outside of Kentucky shall attest that he or she has never been adjudged mentally incompetent in an affidavit form provided by the Director.

UNARMED:  No baseline mentioned

ARMED: § 124.05 (B)(4):   Applicant must not not have been convicted of or currently under indictment for any of the following: a felony; illegally using, carrying or possessing a deadly weapon as defined in KRS 500.080(4); impersonation of a law enforcement officer or employee of the United States or any political subdivision thereof; the illegal use, sale or possession of a controlled substance as defined in KRS Chapter 218A; or any crime of moral turpitude. An applicant shall have satisfied this requirement, if in those instances where the foregoing offense was a misdemeanor, conviction occurred at least two years prior to application for the license; or, in those instances where the offense was a felony, the applicant has been granted a pardon or has had his or her civil rights restored and has been specifically authorized to possess a firearm by means of relief granted by the United States Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to the Federal Gun Control Act of 1960, as amended;

No baseline requirement

UNARMED: no baseline requirement

ARMED:

UNARMED:  No baseline requirement

ARMED: § 124.08 APPROVAL TRAINING COURSES.

(B)   The course shall provide for the administration of a written examination and for qualification on the firing range.

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED:
KRS § 205.712

The cabinet for Health and Family Services shall determine the name of an obligor owing an arrearage and shall indefinitely deny, suspend, or revoke a license or certification that has been issued if the person has a child support arrearage that equals or exceeds the amount that would be owed after six (6) months of nonpayment or fails, after receiving appropriate notice, to comply with subpoenas or warrants relating to paternity or child support proceedings as provided by 42 U.S.C. sec. 666(a)(16). The cabinet shall forward the name of the individual to a board of licensure or board of certification for the notification of the denial, revocation, or suspension of a driver’s license, professional license or certification, occupational license or certification, recreational license, or sporting license.

Forms and applications:
•   Armed Security Guard Application
•  Mental Inquest Form (PDF)

Rules and Laws:
•  Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Code of Ordinances, Title XI – Business Regulations, Chapter 124 – Armed Security Officers

•  CCDW Application process

In Louisiana individual employees of licensed security businesses must register with the board by filing for a registration card.
The applicant must first be employed in a licensed security company or firm. During this period of employment, the company applies on behalf of the security officer for that license.
See: LA RS §37:3283

For supplemental forms relating to company application, termination, reinstatement, training and other matters, see: Security Application Documents

RS 37:3283

F.(1)  Registration cards issued by the board shall be valid for a period of two years.  The registrant shall be required to advise the board of any changes in his status or permanent address during the valid period.  The cardholder shall file a registration card renewal form with the board not less than thirty days prior to the expiration of the card, together with the fee for renewal.  The renewal application shall include a statement by the registrant that the registrant continues to meet the qualifications as set forth by the board.

Security officer registrations are now being processed on an electronic portal, known as eLicensure, commencing February of 2019.
To find out about the new protocol and requirements, visit: E Licensure Portal

To take the tutorial relating to eLicensure, click here

Fees
$40.00   Application fee
$40.00   Renewal fee (expire annually on the date of issuance)
$10.00   Criminal Background Tracking Admin Fee (Only for renewal applications)

$20.00   Transfer fee
$20.00   Replacement fee for a lost, destroyed, or mutilated card
$20.00   Reinstatement fee
$20.00   Status change fee
$26   State Background check
$13.25   FBI Background Check
$88 Total fees for “Blue Application”
See: Fees

All fees shall be paid by check or money order made payable to the board.

Every security officer must apply for and carry a registration card indicating formal approval and employment with a licensed security firm. The Code indicates that there is both a “temporary registration card” and a “permanent” one.  While not explicitly mentioned, the inference is that a security officer can work with the temporary card while awaiting the permanent version after all approvals. The Code states:

§3283.

A.(1) Each person who performs the functions and duties of a security officer or security operations manager within this
state as defined in this Chapter shall apply to the board for a registration card.
(2) The portion of the board application indicating temporary registration shall be carried by
the applicant when he is within the scope of his employment until such time as he receives his permanent registration card from the board.
See: LA Rev Stat § 37:3283

ARMED:  An applicant who will be registered to carry a weapon must be trained in that weapon prior to carrying such on a job site and verification of training must be submitted by the licensee to the board at the time application is made. If the applicant has not been trained, then the licensee shall register the applicant as unarmed until such time as required training has been received and proof of training submitted to the board.
See: LA AC 46:3.§301.H

Regulations are silent on this issue.

UNARMED:  Louisiana Administrative Code (AC), 46:3.301(B)(2)
The applicant must be at least 18 years of age if registered unarmed.

ARMED:  Louisiana Administrative Code (AC), 46:3.301(B)(3)
The applicant must be at least 21 years of age if registered armed.

RS 37:3276(A)(3) and AC 46:3.301(B)(1)
The applicant must be a citizen or of the U.S or may be a resident alien

Not required

RS 37:3298

Inapplicability:

A.   This Chapter shall not apply to a person or corporation which employs persons who do private security work in connection with the affairs of such employer only and who have an employer-employee relationship with such employer.  Neither such persons or corporations nor their employees shall be required to register or be licensed under this Chapter.
B.    This Chapter shall not apply to a peace officer employed by a state, parish, or local law enforcement agency who contracts directly with a licensed contract security company or the actual consumer of contract security services to work during his off-duty hours and whose off-duty employment is conducted on an independent contractor basis with such licensed contract security company or consumer of security services.
C.   This Chapter shall not be construed to apply to a federal peace officer or federal law enforcement officer.

AC 46:3.403(e)

Training:

Security officers who have been registered in other states who have licensing requirements similar to Louisiana, and law enforcement officers identified in R.S. 37:3284 may attend a four-hour modular training program administered by a board-licensed instructor. Upon completion of the four-hour modular training, the officer shall take a 50-question examination, and if the security officer successfully passes the examination, this modular training shall be considered the equivalent to the classroom training provided for in R.S. 37:3284 and rules herein. It the security officer does not successfully pass the examination, then he must go through the entire classroom training program.

 LA Rev Stat § 37:3284:

Current and former law enforcement officers or current or former military law enforcement officers who have successfully completed a P.O.S.T. certification and firearms training program or equivalent within one year prior to application may submit proof of such documentation to the board as proof of training, which shall be considered the equivalent of the classroom training for security officers as required in Paragraphs (B)(1), (2), and (4) of this Section, but shall not exempt them from the requirements of Paragraph (D)(1) of this Section.

Trans RS 37:3285
Transportation of firearms

An armed security officer whose duties require the transporting of a firearm to and from the work assignment and his residence, or between assignments, shall be required to have in his possession an armed registration card issued by the board.  This registration card does not permit the carrying of concealed weapons.

UNARMED:  RS 37:3283(B)
Every person required to be registered by the board shall carry his registration card when performing the duties for which he is registered, and it shall be exhibited upon request by any authorized representative of the board or any law enforcement officer.  The registration card shall entitle the registrant to perform the duties as described therein as long as the registrant maintains his eligibility under the provisions of this Chapter.

ARMED:  RS 37:3285
An armed security officer whose duties require the transporting of a firearm to and from the work assignment and his residence, or between assignments, shall be required to have in his possession an armed registration card issued by the board.  This registration card does not permit the carrying of concealed weapons.

The applicant must be of good moral character.
See: RS:3276.A(1)

RS 37:3276.1(B)(1)(a-b)

No person shall be granted a license under the provisions of this Chapter unless the applicant has demonstrated to the board that he is suitable for licensing.  For purposes of this Chapter, suitability means the applicant or licensee is:

(a)   A person of good moral character, honesty, and integrity.
(b)   A person whose prior activities, arrest, or criminal record if any, reputation, habits, and associations do not pose a threat to the public interest of this state or to the effective regulation of private security companies, and do not create or enhance the dangers of unsuitable, unfair, or illegal practices, methods, and operations in the activities authorized by this Chapter and financial arrangements incidental thereto.

RS 37:3276(C) and AC 46:3.(D)(1)

An applicant for a security guard application shall submit one set of classifiable fingerprints to the board.

RS 37:3276(A)(6)
Applicant must not suffer from habitual drunkenness or from narcotics addiction or dependence.

An applicant for security officer registration shall meet all of the qualifications of a licensee as defined in R.S. 37:3276,

RS 37:3276(A)(5)
Applicant must not have been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease which has not been restored.

An applicant for security officer registration shall meet all of the qualifications of a licensee as defined in R.S. 37:3276,

RS 37:3283.D

D. After receipt of an application for a registration card, the board shall conduct an investigation to determine whether the facts set forth in the application are true. Actions by the board to approve or deny an application for a registration card shall be the same as that action taken to deny or approve an application for license as provided in R.S. 37:3279.
See:

RS 37:3276.1(A)
No person may be eligible to apply or be granted a license under the provisions of this Chapter if either of the following applies:

(1)   He has been convicted in any jurisdiction of any crime of violence as defined by R.S. 14:2(B).
(2)   He has been convicted in any jurisdiction of any other felony offense within ten years prior to the date of the application or less than ten years has elapsed between the date of application and the successful completion or service of any sentence, deferred adjudication, or period of probation or parole for which a full pardon or similar relief has not been granted under the laws of the United States, the state of Louisiana, or any other state or country.

All security applicants backgrounds and criminal history are fully scrutinized by the board, the State Police Records Dvision and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Fees are:
$26.00   State Background check
$13.25   FBI Background Check
All fees shall be paid by check or money order made payable to the board.

Not required

RS 37:3284(B)
Any security officer employed after the effective date of this Chapter shall complete, within thirty days of his first work assignment,
either eight hours of classroom training or an approved curriculum-based training course under a licensed instructor and successfully
pass an examination on the prescribed material which shall include the following topics (2 hours each):
•   Orientation to R.S. 37:3270 through 3299 and the board’s rules and regulations.
•   Legal powers and limitations of a security officer.
•   Emergency procedures.
•   General duties/field notes/report writing.

Security officers shall have sixty days from the date of the first work assignment to complete either an additional eight hours of
classroom training or an approved curriculum-based training course under a licensed instructor, as prescribed by the board, and successfully
pass a fifty-question test administered by the licensed instructor by achieving a minimum score of seventy percent.

Failure to complete the required training within the prescribed time period may preclude future consideration for a license for a period of one year.

AC 46:4.403
•   Any security officer employed after September 1, 1985 shall complete, within 30 days from his date of hire, eight hours’ classroom training under a board-licensed classroom instructor.
•   Security officer shall have 60 days from date of first work assignment to complete an additional eight-hour classroom training program which has been approved by the board.
•   Upon completion of each of the eight-hour segments of the prescribed training, a 50-question examination shall be given to each security officer by the board-licensed instructor. The first eight-hour examination shall be different from the second eight-hour examination, cover the required training topics, and be approved by the board prior to being administered. Minimum passing score is 70 percent.
•   All scores of such examinations must be recorded and submitted to the board by the licensee or employer, as the case may be, on its prescribed training verification form signed by the licensed instructor within 15 calendar days from completion of training.
•   Security officers who have been registered in other states who have licensing requirements similar to Louisiana, and law enforcement officers identified in R.S. 37:3284
may attend a four-hour modular training program administered by a board-licensed instructor. Upon completion of the four-hour modular training, the officer shall take a
50-question examination, and if the security officer successfully passes the examination, this modular training shall be considered the equivalent to the classroom training provided for in R.S.37:3284 and rules herein. It the security officer does not successfully pass the examination, then he must go through the entire classroom training program.

ARMED:

In addition to the above, armed security officers in addition to the training requirements outlined in Paragraphs (1) and (4) of this Subsection shall complete firearms training and range qualifications, as prescribed by the board, prior to armed work assignment. The nature and extent of firearms training shall be adequately described, approved, and monitored by the board to include at a minimum the following:

(a) Legal limitations on use of weapons.

(b) Handling of a weapon.

(c) Safety and maintenance.

(d) Dim light firing.

(e) A shoot, don’t shoot program.

(f) Stress factors.

ARMED REFRESHER TRAINING:

RS 37:3284 

D.(1)  All armed security officers must complete an annual firearms retraining course, as prescribed by the board, which includes refresher courses on subjects previously specified, a written test of at least fifty questions, and retraining in firearms instructions, to include minimum marksmanship qualification of eighty percent on an approved silhouette target course approved by the board.  The requirement that the test be a written test shall not be cause for an increase in the cost to the security officer of the required refresher course.

AC 46:4.403
•   Upon completion of each of the eight-hour segments of the prescribed training, a 50-question examination shall be given to each security officer by the board-licensed instructor. The first eight-hour examination shall be different from the second eight-hour examination, cover the required training topics, and be approved by the board prior to being administered. Minimum passing score is 70 percent.
•   All scores of such examinations must be recorded and submitted to the board by the licensee or employer, as the case may be, on its prescribed training verification form signed by the licensed instructor within 15 calendar days from completion of training.

RS 37:3279(C)
An applicant who fails an examination may be examined again upon filing a reexamination application and paying the reexamination fee fixed by this Chapter.

ARMED:

Title 46, Part LIX, §405(A)

A.  Armed security officers, in addition to the training requirements outlined in R.S. 37:3284 and in the rules herein, shall complete firearms training and range qualifications by a board licensed firearms instructor, as prescribed by the board, prior to working an armed assignment. Examination scores must be recorded and submitted to the board by the licensee or employer, as the case may be, on its prescribed verification form signed by the licensed instructor within 15 calendar days from completion of training.
B. Upon completion of the prescribed firearms training, a written examination will be given to each security officer by the board-licensed firearms instructor. The examination shall cover the required training topics and be approved by the board. Minimum passing score is 70 percent.
C. Successful completion of firearms training also includes the security officer passing the board required firearms proficiency course by achieving a minimum marksmanship qualifying score of 80 percent.
D. Annual refresher firearms training, as outlined in Subsection F below, is due one year from the date of the last firearms training recorded at the board office. The anniversary date will not change if the training is taken within 30 days prior to said date.

ARMED REFRESHER TRAINING:

RS 37:3284 

D.(1)  All armed security officers must complete an annual firearms retraining course, as prescribed by the board, which includes refresher courses on subjects previously specified, a written test of at least fifty questions, and retraining in firearms instructions, to include minimum marksmanship qualification of eighty percent on an approved silhouette target course approved by the board.  The requirement that the test be a written test shall not be cause for an increase in the cost to the security officer of the required refresher course.

RS 9:315.30
The courts of this state are authorized to suspend certain licenses of individuals who are found to be in contempt of court for failure to comply with a subpoena or warrant in a child support or paternity proceeding or who are not in compliance with a court order of child support.

•   Forms

•   FAQ

Laws and Rules:
Louisiana Legislature-
•   Louisiana State Legislature Chapter 47
•   Title 37 – Professions and Occupations
•   Louisiana Administrative Code

In Maine, individual security officer licenses are not issued unless tied to a contract security firm.
The security guard business, whether individual, partnership, corporation or other business form is the primary party responsible for the licensure of individual guards and officers.
The business is required to conduct background reviews and assure that the officer meets the defined criteria of a security officer.

(NOTE FOR ARMED:  The security officer process is guided by contract security or other firm oversight. Hence licensing rules are identical for the security guard or officer in the armed or unarmed context.  As for weapons and permits, the State of Maine does not regulate handguns, rifles and shotguns.  Even concealed weapons are freely permissible.)

See: Maine State Police permits

Full coverage of these requirements is outlined in the Maine Security Guards Handbook.

32 §9404. LICENSE REQUIREMENT; EXCEPTIONS

1   No person may act as a security guard without first obtaining from the commissioner a license to be a contract security company.

2.   This section does not apply to the following:

A.   Any proprietary security organization or any employee thereof;
B.   Any person employed by a person possessing a valid license to be a contract security company;
C.   Any person possessing a valid contract security company license granted under any prior existing provision of law of this State, provided that upon expiration of that license the person shall be governed by this section.

The fee for a private security license application is $400, of which $100 must be submitted with the application and $300 must be submitted upon issuance of the license.

See: Title 32 §9404. License Requirement; Exception

You must be licensed in state- there is no reciprocity.

32 §9410-ARMED AND UNARMED Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

32 §9410-A: Applicant must be a citizen or resident alien of the United States.

None required.

None required.

UNARMED: None required.

ARMED: 

A concealed handgun permit may be required.
See: Laws Relating to Permits to Carry Concealed Handguns (PDF)

Maine does not permit the carry of dangerous weapons by security personnel at labor disputes.
See: 32 §9412. UNLAWFUL ACTS at (5)

Maine does explicitly mention the right of security officers and guards to carry weapons in the transport of money. The statute states in part: 32 §9416.
See: 32 §9416. Firearms

A person who acts as a security guard may, while he is in the performance of his duties in that capacity, carry a loaded weapon in a motor vehicle which is being used to provide armored car service or which is otherwise transporting things of value, provided that any weapon carried is not concealed.

No information available

The State of Maine extensively reviews the moral character of contract security company applicants but not individual licenses.

None required.

32 §9410-A: The applicant cannot be: a drug abuser, drug addict or drug-dependent person.

32 §9410-A: The applicant cannot be potentially dangerous to himself or others as the result of a mental disorder.

According to 32 §9410-A:
The applicant cannot have: been convicted of a crime punishable by one year or more of imprisonment or, within the past 5 years, any crime enumerated in section 9412; 3 or more convictions for crimes punishable by less than one year of imprisonment within the past 5 years; Is not a fugitive from justice; has not been adjudicated to have committed a juvenile offense involving conduct which, if committed by an adult, is punishable by one year or more of imprisonment or, within the past 5 years, a juvenile offense involving conduct which, if committed by an adult, is a crime enumerated in section 9412.

Furthermore, the applicant cannot have been dishonorably discharged from military service within the last 5 years.

See: 32 §9410-A. SECURITY GUARD QUALIFICATIONS

The Security Officer employer/licensee is required to conduct an extensive background check of all of it employees with 60 days of employment.
The rules read in part:
Within 60 days of the date that the employee begins to perform security guard functions within the State, the licensee shall complete this background
investigation and submit to the commissioner a statement, signed by the licensee, that the licensee has conducted the background investigation and that the
employee meets the requirements of subsection 1. This statement must be submitted to the commissioner before an employee may wear, carry or use a firearm in the
performance of security guard functions and before an employee may perform security guard functions at the site of a labor dispute or strike.

See: 32 §9410-A. SECURITY GUARD QUALIFICATIONS at paragraphs 3-4.

None required.

None required.

None required.

No baseline requirement.

•   Private Security Guards Handbook

Individuals applying for a State of Maryland Security Guard Certification, need to be employed or are seeking employment with a security provider licensed in the state. Hence, there are individual requirements coupled with employment. These requirements are posted throughout the template.

UNARMED:  

According to the Maryland State Police Fee Schedule:
$15.00   Fee for Security Guard Certification:
$32.75   Fee for fingerprints:
$47.75   Total fee
Fee for Renewal: $24.75 (every 3 years according to the Maryland State Police website)

See: A list of all fees for licensing applications

ARMED:  In addition to the Security Guard Certification, individuals seeking the status of an armed guard are required to obtain a Wear and Carry Permit.

According to the Maryland State Police Website, the fees for a handgun wear and carry permit are as follows:

Original/Initial – $75.00 – Fingerprint Fees not included
Renewal – $50.00 – Fingerprints No Longer Required
Subsequent – $50.00 – Fingerprint Fees not included
Replacement/Modification – $10.00 – Fingerprints not required

Active/Retired Law Enforcement Officers of this State or a County/Municipality (PS 5-304) – $0.00

See: A list of all fees for licensing applications.

Maryland has established an online portal for electronic application of Firearms.
See: Online Firearm Application System

The initial handgun permit expires on the last day of the holder’s birth month following two (2) years after the date the permit is issued. Permits that have been modified or are a duplicate expire on the date provided on the initial permit.

See: More information on handgun wear and carry permits.

See: A wear and carry permit application

See: A presentation on the certification process

Maryland expressly does not permit out of state reciprocity.
See the FAQ’s for Security Guards at: Maryland Security Guard Certifications

UNARMED: No age requirement listed

ARMED:   According to the Maryland State Police website, a person must be a minimum of 18 years old to obtain a handgun wear and carry permit

According to the Maryland State Police Licensing Division Security Guard Certification Application, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or possess documentation that you are allowed to work in the U.S.

None required

UNARMED: None listed

ARMED:
According to the Maryland State Police Website:
1.   Active, Former, and Retired Maryland Law Enforcement Officers​​ and retired or former federal law enforcement officers, who permanently reside in Maryland and who were assigned in Maryland during their employment- as long as the application is submitted within one year from the date the officer either retired in good standing or separated in good standing and/or the officer has a valid LEOSA permit/certification/identification, the Handgun Permit Unit may accept that the applicant has a good and substantial reason to wear, carry, or transport a handgun as a reasonable precaution against the apprehended danger originating from his/her law enforcement position. ​

2.   For retired or former federal law enforcement officers and retired or former out-of -state law enforcement officers, who permanently reside in Maryland but were not assigned in Maryland during their employment, LEOSA is a nationally recognized credential and a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit is not required or necessary.  The Maryland Police & Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC) may serve as the certifying agency for LEOSA if eligible and the application and guidelines can be found on the MPCTC website at Should you desire a Maryland Wear and Carry Permit you will be required to provide a good and substantial reason to wear, carry, or transport a handgun as a reasonable precaution against apprehended danger.

TRAINING EXEMPTION:  See MD State Police web site

A Wear and Carry Permit applicant is not required to complete the firearms safety training course if they:

1. Are an active law enforcement officer of the United States, the State of Maryland, or any local law enforcement agency of Maryland.
2. A person who retired in good standing from any of the above law enforcement agencies.
3. Are an active or retired member or honorably discharged member of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard.
4. Are a Qualified Handgun Instructor.
5. Have completed a firearms safety training course approved by the Maryland State Police.

UNARMED: None required

ARMED: A handgun wear and carry permit is required. See Security Guard Certification Application

§ 19-406. Possession of certification card
(a)   In general.- At any time that a certified security guard provides a security guard service, the security guard shall carry the certification card issued under § 19-405 of this subtitle.

(b)   Display upon officer’s request.- On request of a law enforcement officer, a certified security guard shall show the security guard’s certification card.

§ 19-407. Badge; clearance card
(b)   Clearance card required.- Whenever a security guard is in uniform, the security guard shall clearly display and wear the clearance card issued by the Secretary which identifies the security guard.

§ 19-402. Qualifications and requirements.

(a)   In general.- To qualify for certification as a security guard, an individual shall:

(3) be of good moral character and reputation;

UNARMED:  All original applications require FBI and CJIS fingerprint submissions.

ARMED:  As of October 1, 2016 Fingerprints will no longer be required for renewal application submissions.  Fingerprints are still required for all initial/origin​al Handgun Permit applications. (MD SB208 2016)

UNARMED: No baseline requirements

ARMED: According to Maryland public safety code ann. § 5-306:

An applicant cannot presently be an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance unless the habitual use of the controlled dangerous substance is under legitimate medical direction. Furthermore, an applicant cannot have been convicted of a crime involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance

For armed officers, Maryland will deny a weapon permit to any individual who:
1.   Has been convicted of a crime involving the involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance;
2.   Is not presently an alcoholic, addict, or habitual user of a controlled dangerous substance unless under legitimate medical direction;

See: A wear and carry permit application

UNARMED: No baseline requirement

ARMED: Based on an investigation, an applicant for a Wear and Carry permit must not have exhibited a propensity for violence or instability that may reasonably render the person’s possession of a handgun a danger to the person or others;

UNARMED:  

Background and criminal history checks are done by the Maryland State Police in conjunction with FBI review.

The Maryland State Police may deny certification as a security guard to any applicant:
1.   if the applicant or individual fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to obtain certification as a security guard ; OR
2.   if, under the laws of the United States or of, any state, the applicant or individual plead(s) guilty or nolo contendre to or is convicted of (1) a felony; or (2) a misdemeanor that is directly related to the fitness and qualification of the applicant or individual to be certified as a security guard.

See:  MD. Business Occupations and Professions Code Ann. § 19-408 (2021)
See:Maryland State Police Website  

ARMED:  Wear and Carry Permits may be issued to any adult (18 years of age or over) who meets the following criteria:

• Has not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor for which a sentence of imprisonment for more than one year has been imposed; or convicted of a criminal offense for which you could have been sentenced to more than 2 years incarceration.
• Has not been convicted of a crime involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance;

See :  Maryland State Police Website

None

UNARMED:  None

ARMED:  According to the Maryland State Police website, in order to have a concealed wear and carry permit, a firearms safety training course is required. The Firearms Safety Training Course is a course of instruction which includes classroom instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and a component that requires the applicant demonstrate the ability to safely fire a handgun.

Wear and Carry Permit training is 16 hours of instruction for an original application and 8 hours of instruction for a renewal application. The approved training is offered by a Qualified Handgun Instructor and will include instruction on state firearm law, home firearm safety, handgun mechanisms and operation, and a component that requires the applicant to demonstrate gun safety and proficiency with a minimum score of 70% accuracy.

Designated security personnel (security guards, private detectives, special police, and armored car drivers/guards) must shoot a practical police course of at least 50 rounds, from no further than 25 yards and score at least 70% accuracy.

All other applicants must shoot a course of at least 25 rounds, from no further than 15 yards and score at least 70% accuracy.

See: A list of qualified and approved instructors and schools

However, a wear and carry permit applicant is not required to complete the firearms safety training course if they:
•   Are an active law enforcement officer of the United States, the State of Maryland, or any local law enforcement agency of Maryland.
•   A person who retired in good standing from any of the above law enforcement agencies.
•   Are an active or retired member or honorably discharged member of the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard.
•   Are a Qualified Handgun Instructor.
•   Have completed a firearms safety training course approved by the Maryland State Police.

UNARMED: N/A

ARMED:  According to the Maryland State Police Website, Wear and Carry Permit Training has a component that requires the applicant to demonstrate gun safety and proficiency with a minimum score of 70% accuracy.

Designated security personnel (security guards, private detectives, special police, and armored car drivers/guards) must shoot a practical police course of at least 50 rounds, from no further than 25 yards and score at least 70% accuracy.

All other applicants must shoot a course of at least 25 rounds, from no further than 15 yards and score at least 70% accuracy.

According to Maryland §10–119.3:
Any occupational or professional license or certification may be suspended for not paying child support

• 2021 Maryland Code Title 19 Subtitle 4
• Security Certification Application form (PDF)
• State Police Security Guard Certifications
• Fees (PDF)
• Public Safety Title 5 (PDF)
• Firearms Safety Training Course
• Handgun Permit SOP

•   For a full series of FAQ’s regarding firearm requirements, visit the Maryland State Police link at FAQs

Michigan does not presently regulate individual licensing provisions for armed or unarmed officer, but regulates Security business licenses.
Employees of licensees are not required to register with the department. It is the licensee’s responsibility to keep and maintain the personnel information on all persons employed by him or her.
See: §330.1067

Fees:
Fingerprints- $49.25
Background Check Fee- $15
Partnership/LLC/Corporation Application- $300
Partnership/LLC/Corporation Renewal- $150
Sole Proprietor Application- $200
Sole Proprieter Renewal- $100
There is no applicable requirement for employees of a licensee.

Temporary Licensure
Michigan expects the business licensee to be permanent, although it provides for a non-renewable temporary
license not to exceed 120 days under the following conditions:

338.1057
(4) If a person has not previously been denied a license or has not had a previous license suspended or revoked, the department may issue a
nonrenewable temporary license to an applicant. If approved by the department, the temporary license is valid until 1 or more of the
following occur but not to exceed 120 days:
(a) The completion of the investigations and approvals required under subsections (1), (2), and (3).
(b) The completion of the investigation of the subject matter addressed in section 6.
(c) The completion of the investigation of any employees of the licensee as further described in section 17.
(d) Confirmation of compliance with the bonding or insurance requirements imposed in section 9.
(e) The applicant fails to meet 1 or more of the requirements for licensure imposed under this act.
(5) The fees for a temporary license shall be the applicable fees as described in section 9.

Unarmed:  Must be 18 years old.
See: §330.1067(2)

Armed:  Must be at least 21 years old.
See: §338.1056(1)(a)

There is no applicable requirement.

Unarmed:  Must have at least a high school diploma, a GED, or its equivalent.
See: §330.1067(2)

Armed:  Must have high school education or its equivalent.
See: §338.1056(1)(b)

None

There is no applicable requirement.

There is no applicable requirement.

There is no applicable requirement.

Michigan’s Division of Licensing no longer processes fingerprint applications.
A new system which is compatible with federal requirements has been implements.
To comply with Federal protocols, effective immediately, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will no longer be reviewing or determining fitness for
employment of perspective employees. Submission of any documentation to LARA on new employees is no longer required.
In its place, use the Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) to assure employees are fit for employment.

See: §330.1068(2)

There is no applicable requirement.

Section 6(j) requires the employee has not been adjudged insane, unless he or she has been adjudged restored to sanity by court order.
See: §330.1068(2)and §338.1056 (Section 6)

Fingerprints shall be submitted to the Department of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history background check.
See: §330.1068(2)

It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine the applicant’s fitness of employment. The department suggests to utilize the Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT).
See: Employee Fingerprint Information

There is no applicable requirement.

The legislation is silent on this requirement.

The legislation is silent on this requirement.

There is no applicable requirement.

  •   Michigan Compiled Laws: Private Security Business and Security Alarm Act – Act 330 of 1968′

In Minnesota, individual security officers are not licensed but business entities bear the licensure demands.
The security business licensee also assumes responsibility for the conduct, behavior and background of employees hired. As in select other states, Minnesota has a registration of employee process. Hence even the employee registration process is limited as to requirements. For example, the background check only applies to private detectives and protective agents.
The Minnesota code states in part:

A license holder may employ, in connection with the business of private detective or protective agent, as many unlicensed persons as may be necessary; provided that every license holder is at all times accountable for the good conduct of every person employed.
See: Minnesota Statutes 323.336

Security officer employees, upon application of their employers, receive and carry an identification card.
The code holds:

Subd. 2.Identification card. An identification card must be issued by the license holder to each employee. The card must be in the possession of the employee to whom it is issued at all times. The identification card must contain the license holder’s name, logo (if any), address or Minnesota office address, and the employee’s photograph and physical description. The card must be signed by the employee and by the license holder, qualified representative, or Minnesota office manager.
See: Minnesota Statutes 323.336

Proprietary Security:
According to Minnesota Statue Chapter 326 Section 3381 Subd. 1A
”A proprietary employer is not required to obtain a license, but must comply with section 326.336, subdivision 1, with respect to the hiring of security guards.”
In the State of Minnesota, there is no licensing requirement for an unarmed security officer. However, a security officer (protection agent employee) must agree to a background check.

For the following circumstances individuals require a license:
An Individual is a person making application for a private detective or protective agent license as a sole proprietor, and is the day-to-day manager and supervisor of the licensed activity.
(It is not an employee of a licensed firm.) This person may or may not have employees.
NOTE: A person who has a corporation relating to the business cannot be licensed as an individual and must apply as the corporation.

License fees for individual protective agents:
$25   Non-refundable application fee
$800   License Fee
$33.25   Fingerprint Fee
$10   Fingerprint Card Fee

Make Checks Payable to:
Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
1430 Maryland Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55106

Minnesota permits employees of license holders to temporarily work and be trained during the application process.  During the period of conditional employment, the person may not serve as a private detective or protective agent, but may be trained by the employer.
Upon receipt of any disqualifying information such as a criminal record, the employer license holder will terminate the employee.
See:326.336 EMPLOYEES OF LICENSE HOLDERS.

Minnesota does not provide for reciprocal recognition.

Must be U.S. citizen or resident alien.

Minnesota Statutes § 326.3361 Subdivision 4
A person licensed as a peace officer by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training
See: Minnesota Statutes 326.3361 TRAINING

None

Minnesota Statutes § 326.336 Subdivision 2
An identification card must be issued by the license holder to each employee. The card must be in the possession of the employee to whom it is issued at all times. The identification card must contain the license holder’s name, logo (if any), address or Minnesota office address, and the employee’s photograph and physical description. The card must be signed by the employee and by the license holder, qualified representative, or Minnesota office manager.

Minnesota Statutes § 326.3382 Subdivision 2(a)(2)

Full set of fingerprints must be submitted with application.

See: Minnesota Statutes 326.3382 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

No baseline requirement

No baseline requirement

Formal FBI background checks will depend upon the nature of the employee and their duties. The Minnesota code specifically targets private detectives and protective agents though holds the employer responsible for all other remaining employees.
It states in part:

During the period of conditional employment, the person may not serve as a private detective or protective agent, but may be trained by the employer. The bureau shall immediately forward the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and request the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct a criminal history check of each conditional employee. The bureau shall determine if the Federal Bureau of Investigation report indicates that the employee was convicted of a disqualifying offense and shall notify the employer accordingly. The employer shall immediately dismiss an employee who has been convicted of a disqualifying offense.
See: Minnesota Statutes 323.336

Minnesota Statutes § 326.336 Subdivision 1

The employee is a conditional employee until the employer receives a report from the bureau that, based on a check of the criminal records maintained by the bureau, the prospective employee has not been convicted in Minnesota of a felony or any offense listed in section 326.3381, subdivision 3, other than a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor assault. During the period of conditional employment, the person may not serve as a private detective or protective agent, but may be trained by the employer. >/br>
The bureau shall determine if the Federal Bureau of Investigation report indicates that the employee was convicted of a disqualifying offense and shall notify the employer accordingly. The employer shall immediately dismiss an employee who has been convicted of a disqualifying offense.

Minnesota Statutes § 326.3381 Subdivision 3

No person is qualified to hold a license who has:

(1)   been convicted of

(i)   a felony by the courts of this or any other state or of the United States;
(ii)   acts which, if done in Minnesota, would be criminal sexual conduct; assault; theft; larceny; burglary; robbery; unlawful entry; extortion; defamation; buying or receiving stolen property; using, possessing, manufacturing, or carrying weapons unlawfully; using, possessing, or carrying burglary tools unlawfully; escape; possession, production, sale, or distribution of narcotics unlawfully; or
(iii)   in any other country of acts which, if done in Minnesota, would be a felony or would be any of the other offenses provided in this clause and for which a full pardon or similar relief has not been granted;

(2)   made any false statement in an application for a license or any document required to be submitted to the board; or
(3)   failed to demonstrate to the board good character, honesty, and integrity.

See: Minnesota Statutes 326.3381 LICENSES

Pre-assignment Training – (12 hours Initial)
Continuing Training – (6 hours Annually)

Armed Training – To include First Aid and CPR – (6 hours Initial)
Armed Continuing Training – (6 hours Annually)

For more information –
•   Core Objective Guide for Protective Agents

•   Approved training providers

•   Course application documents

Minimum training content:

• Legal limitations on the justifiable use of force and deadly force, as specified in Minnesota Statutes 609.06 and 609.065.
• Alternatives to the use of
• Standards for equipment issued, carried or used by the license holder or For firearms training, standards shall include firearm proficiency.
• Completion of recognized First aid and CPR

As specified in Minnesota Statute 326.3361, Subd.1 (2), persons armed with weapons other than firearms must also complete required training. Other weapon gear includes, but is not limited to nightsticks, batons, asps, chemical weapons, electronic incapacitation devices or other immobilization techniques.

Content Objectives:

• Authorization – Use of Deadly Force
  1. Statutory requirements for use of
• Liability
  1. Criminal and civil
• Force Continuum
  1. Tactical Retreat
  2. Verbal De-escalation
  3. Presence
  4. Verbal, Soft Hand
  5. Pain Compliance
  6. Strike
  7. Use of Instruments/Devices
  8. Deadly Force

Core Training Content Objectives – Armed Persons

Firearms Content Objectives:

• Firearms Training
  1. Maintenance (Structure and Cleaning)
  2. Retention of Weapons
  3. Operations (nomenclature, mis-fires and malfunctions)
  4. Range Safety
  5. Demonstration (to include shooting stances and dry fire techniques)

Passing Score: Pass/Fail

ARMED:

Qualification (Minimum Standard)
a)   Practice Rounds/Familiarization
b)   Qualification Firing:
1)   Course of Fire:
15 ft. 2x3rds – 6 seconds = 6 rounds
25 ft. 2x3rds – 6 seconds = 6 rounds
25 ft. 6 rounds, reload fire, 6 rds., 60 seconds = 12 rounds
50 ft. 3x2nds – 6 seconds = 6 rounds
Sub-Total = 30 rounds

21 ft. low light 6 rounds
21 ft. darkness 6 rounds
21 ft. rapid/slow fire 8 rounds
Sub-Total = 20 rounds

TOTAL = 50 rounds
Passing Score: Pass/Fail

See: Training information

No baseline requirement

•   Legislation

•   Main Portal

•   Course application documents

Mississippi is largely non-regulatory in the matter of unarmed security guards. The only context where oversight occurs is within the framework of firearms.

According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Security Officers are not individually licensed but regulated indirectly by weaponry. Armed security guards are required to obtain a Security Guard Permit.
See: Security Guard Permits – Website

The fee for a Security Guard Permit is $132.00. The permit is valid for four (4) years.
The fee includes $32   for fingerprint/background check fee

See: Security Guard Permit Application

Mississippi gives recognition to out of state, law enforcement firearms licensees and permit holders
if there is a reciprocal agreement between the states. The statute states in part:

(3) It shall not be a violation of this or any other statute for pistols, firearms or other suitable and appropriate weapons,
to be carried by any out-of-state, full-time commissioned law enforcement officer who holds a valid commission
card from the appropriate out-of-state law enforcement agency and a photo identification.
The provisions of this subsection shall only apply if the state where the out-of-state officer is employed has entered
into a reciprocity agreement with the state that allows full-time commissioned law enforcement officers in Mississippi
to lawfully carry or possess a weapon in such other states. The Commissioner of Public Safety is authorized to enter into
reciprocal agreements with other states to carry out the provisions of this subsection.

See: § 97-37-7

Applicant must be 21 years of age.
See: Application for Security Guard Permit

Federal law makes it unlawful for aliens who are illegally or unlawfully in the United States to receive or possess firearms. In addition,
subject to certain exceptions, aliens who have a non-immigrant status are prohibited from possessing or receiving firearms in the United
States.

However, a non-immigrant alien who is legally in the United States is not subject to this prohibition if the alien:
(1) is in possession of a valid hunting license or permit lawfully issued in the United States;
(2) is an official representative of a foreign government who is accredited to the United States or his or her government’s mission to
an international organization having its headquarters in the United States; or
(3) has received a waiver from the prohibition from the Attorney General of the United States. See 18 U.S.C. 992(y)(2) for additional
exceptions

See:  Individual Firearms Permit Documenting Names/Citizenship Status

Applicants not born in the United States must submit a “Rider to all Firearm Permit Applications” (page 11 of the Application pack) to establish their eligibility to possess firearms in accordance to federal law.
See: Security Guard Permit Application

None required.

None for Unarmed explicitly .

ARMED: Retired law enforcement do not have to pay the renewal application fee;

Mississippi law also lays out a series of exemptions- proved by Affidavit which waives permit requirements.

See: Military/Retired Law Enforcement Enhanced Carry Permit

A security guard permit is required if armed alone.

An armed permit is required unless expressly waived for select military and law enforcement officials. This must be applied for in person at the nearest Highway Patrol Substation

Mississippi law expressly mentions “Security Guard Permit” for weapons and allows a 4 year period of licensure.

See: 2020 Code 97-37-7 1 d ii
See: Security Guard Permit for Firearms Application Instructions 

No baseline requirement

No baseline requirement.

None except in the context of firearm permits. Fingerprints must be submitted with the firearms permit application. See: Mississippi Security Guard Permit Application Instructions v2 r9.15.20.

ARMED: Although the legislation does not explicitly mention this requirement, the applicant must indicate on the application form whether he/she chronically or habitually abused controlled substances.  Also the application asks if the applicant has ever  been voluntarily admitted or involuntarily committed to any treatment facility, institution, or hospital for the abuse of a controlled substance or alcohol.

See: SGP-APP-01 Security Guard Application v2 with Notice Combined.pdf

ARMED: Although the legislation does not explicitly mention this requirement, the applicant must indicate on the application form whether he /she is has ever been declared mentally incompetent in a court of law and if so, has he/she received a court order restoring the applicant to capacity and waited at least five (5) years from the date of that court order to make this application?  The application also asks if the applicant has been voluntarily or involuntarily committed to a mental institution or mental health treatment facility within the last five years.

See:SGP-APP-01 Security Guard Application v2 with Notice Combined.pdf

Armed: According to MS § 97-37-7(1)(b):

No permit shall be issued to any person who has ever been convicted of a felony under the laws of this or any other state or of the United States. To determine an applicant’s eligibility or a permit, the person shall be fingerprinted. If no disqualifying record is identified at the state level, the fingerprints shall be forwarded by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check.

None required.

Enhanced Carry –Training Required

This option allows the person the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in some of the prohibited areas listed in subsection 13 of MS Code §45-9-101, except for any place of nuisance (defined in MS Code §95-3-1), or any police, sheriff or highway patrol station or any detention facility, prison or jail. This does not, however, allow a person to violate a prohibition against carrying firearms posted by written notice.

For civilians applying for Enhanced Carry, they should have completed an 8-hour course of instruction by an instructor certified by the Department of Public Safety. A signed certificate acknowledging the satisfactory completion of this training needs to be attached to the application. Current and former members of the U.S. Armed forces who have completed military combat training with pistols or other handguns or had formal law enforcement training may substitute this training in lieu of the 8 hour training requirement. Retired law enforcement and corrections officers who have completed formal law enforcement training or completed military combat training with pistols or other handguns.

See:   Individual Firearm Permit Initial Application Instructions

None required.

According to Miss. Code  § 93-11-157:
The state of Mississippi may take away any occupational or professional license or permit for failure to pay child support.

Security Guard Permits

Firearm Permit FAQ

Missouri has no state-wide program concerning private security officers. However, some municipalities have adopted formal processes. Highlighted within is Kansas City. A smaller program involving watch personnel and security agency exist in St. Louis.

Kansas City also has a series of license classifications varying in function and degree of authority.
Those with powers of apprehension and detention tend to have higher standards and requirements than those merely providing crowd control.
Hence the differences between the armed officer and the guard or loss prevention officer can be marked.

Classification of Licenses
(A) Class A licensees shall have the authority to detain or apprehend suspects either committing felonies, misdemeanors or city ordinance violations in the presence of the licensee or during the attempt to commit the same or upon probable cause to believe an offense was committed; provided, however, the authority is limited to the property the licensee is hired to protect during the hours s/he is hired to protect and is not to extend to the public streets of Kansas City, Missouri with the exception of suspects fleeing from private property, the authority shall extend to the public streets so long as there is hot pursuit and the suspect has not attempted escape in a vehicle and further excepting airport police officers whose authority is set forth in this rule.

(B) Class B licenses shall grant limited powers and authorities to a licensee, but this classification does not grant the authority for the licensees to detain or apprehend suspects. An applicant shall designate the particular sub classification listed in this subsection when applying for a Class B license. An applicant must make a separate application when applying for a Class B license designating more than one (1) sub classification of authority. The license identification issued by the board shall designate which subcategory of a Class B license has been granted.

For a full regulatory review of these different license classifications, see page 23: Rules of Boards of Police Commissioners: Private Security

17 CSR 10-2.040(1)
$90   Class A—Unarmed License
$65   Class A—Unarmed License Renewal
$90   Class B—Unarmed License
$65   Class B—Unarmed License Renewal
$40    State/NCIC/FBI Annual Fingerprinting Fee
$50   Classroom Training/ Continuing Education Fee (every 2 years)

See: Information for Private Security Personnel

17 CSR 10-2.050(3)(B)
The applicant must be at least 18 years of age

17 CSR 10-2.020(3)
The applicant must be a citizen of the United States or a legal permanent resident

Not Required

17 CSR 10-2.010(6)
The board’s licensing requirements do not apply to persons acting as bouncers, process servers, bondsmen, surety recovery agents (bounty hunters), or investigators for attorneys unless acting in a private security capacity as defined in these rules.

17 CSR 10-2.010(7)

No license is required for any peace officer authorized to exercise police powers in the city who holds a valid Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate.

N/A

17 CSR 10-2.060(3)
A licensee must carry his/her license with him/her at all times while they are working.
The license card must be worn on the outer- most garment while on duty. The licensee must produce such
license immediately at the request of a police officer; employee of the board; or person that the licensee
has stopped or detained, if the licensee holds a license which allows him/her to stop and detain persons.

17 CSR 10-2.050(3)(H)
Each applicant applying for a license under these provisions must be of good moral character by having no felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, or city ordinance convictions, which have as an essential element fraud, dishonesty, an act of violence, bribery, illegal drug use, sexual misconduct, and other similar acts constituting moral turpitude as defined by the common law of Missouri except that city ordinance convictions involving driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be considered on a case-by-case basis

17 CSR 10-2.020(2)
The board shall conduct a criminal history records check of each applicant and may conduct investigations as provided by section 84.720 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri. The applicant must pay the fee for the criminal history records check and fingerprinting at the time of application and upon each annual renewal.

17 CSR 10-2.050(3)(H)
City ordinance convictions involving driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

17 CSR 10-2.050(2)
As all applicants for Class A licenses are granted the authority to detain or apprehend, each applicant or his/her employer must certify annually on the Form 5409 P.D. to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is physically and mentally capable of being able to safely detain or apprehend suspects without the necessity of resorting to the displaying or discharging of a weapon except in selfdefense or in defense of another.

17 CSR 10-2.050(3)(D)
Additionally, each applicant applying for a license under these provisions must meet physical and mental standards equivalent to those required of department police officers.

17 CSR 10-2.050(3)(G)
Each applicant applying for a license under these provisions must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor in federal or state court

17 CSR 10-2.050(3)(H)

Each applicant applying for a license under these provisions mustbe of good moral character by having no felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, or city ordinance convictions, which have as an essential element fraud, dishonesty, an act of violence, bribery, illegal drug use, sexual misconduct, and other similar acts constituting moral turpitude as defined by the common law of Missouri.

See: Criminal History Check Form

The criminal history background check is conducted utilizing sources of the State, National Crime Information Center and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
See: Private Officer FAQs

Not Required

According to 17 CSR 10-2.010 (1)
Any corporation, partnership, or other entity that provides private security services is fully responsible for the acts and omissions of its employees acting in the course and scope of their duties. Training is the responsibility of the entity hiring such employees.

The training should cover the following topics:
•   Detention and seizure
•   How to interact with the general public and public officials
•   The licensing process, including rules
•   How to react to crisis situations
•   Liability issues
•   Crime and criminal liability
•   Firearms responsibility and liability
•   Patrol techniques.

See: 17 CSR 10-2.050 A

17 CSR 10-2.050(1)
All applicants for licensing shall successfully pass a written examination as presented by the department to potential licensees. A person failing to obtain a passing score as established by the board may be allowed to retake the written test three (3) times.

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 454.1003
1.   A court or the director of the division of child support enforcement may issue an order, or in the case of a business, professional or occupational license, only a court may issue an order, suspending an obligor’s license and ordering the obligor to refrain from engaging in a licensed activity in the following cases:

(1)   When the obligor is not making child support payments in accordance with a support order and owes an arrearage in an amount greater than or equal to three months support payments or two thousand five hundred dollars, whichever is less, as of the date of service of a notice of intent to suspend such license; or

(2)   When the obligor or any other person, after receiving appropriate notice, fails to comply with a subpoena of a court or the director concerning actions relating to the establishment of paternity, or to the establishment, modification or enforcement of support orders, or order of the director for genetic testing.

2.   In any case but a IV-D case, upon the petition of an obligee alleging the existence of an arrearage, a court with jurisdiction over the support order may issue a notice of intent to suspend a license. In a IV-D case, the director, or a court at the request of the director, may issue a notice of intent to suspend.

3.   The notice of intent to suspend a license shall be served on the obligor personally or by certified mail. If the proposed suspension of license is based on the obligor’s support arrearage, the notice shall state that the obligor’s license shall be suspended sixty days after service unless, within such time, the obligor:

(1)   Pays the entire arrearage stated in the notice;

(2)   Enters into and complies with a payment plan approved by the court or the division; or

(3)   Requests a hearing before the court or the director.

4.   In a IV-D case, the notice shall advise the obligor that hearings are subject to the contested case provisions of chapter 536.

5.   If the proposed suspension of license is based on the alleged failure to comply with a subpoena relating to paternity or a child support proceeding, or order of the director for genetic testing, the notice of intent to suspend shall inform the person that such person’s license shall be suspended sixty days after service, unless the person complies with the subpoena or order.

6.   If the obligor fails to comply with the terms of repayment agreement, a court or the division may issue a notice of intent to suspend the obligor’s license.

7.   In addition to the actions to suspend or withhold licenses pursuant to this chapter, a court or the director of the division of child support enforcement may restrict such licenses in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

  •   Materials required to obtain a private security license in KCMO (licensing material)

  •   Form 5001 – Information for Private Security/Proprietary Private Investigative Personnel (PDF)

  •   Form 5058 – P.D. Private Officers Licensing Section Informational Manual (PDF)

Rules and Laws
  •   Rules of Board of Police Commissioners 10.2 – Private Security

  •   MO Rev Stat § 454.1003 (2012)

  •   Frequently Asked Questions

Additional sources of information for other municipalities in Missouri:
  •   Columbia, Missouri, Code of Ordinances/ Chapter 13 – Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations/ Article III. – Armed Guard and Security Guards

  •   City of Columbia, Finance Department, Business Licensing Division

  •   St. Louis, Metropolitan Police Department

In Montana private security officers are required to obtain a license from the board prior to commencing employment with a security agency.
See: MCA 37-60-301

The requirement for licensure includes contract and proprietary security officers except as outlined in the exemptions.

The applicant has to provide evidence that the applicant is currently employed, or a contractual promise of future employment of the applicant upon issuance of a license, with a contract security company, a proprietary security organization, or an electronic security company.
See ARM 24.182.514(3)

ARMED:

The applicant must provide evidence that the applicant is currently employed, or a contractual promise of future employment of theapplicant upon issuance of a license, with a contract security company, a proprietary security organization, or an electronic security company.
See ARM 24.182.514(3)

Armed private security guard means an individual employed by a contract security company or a proprietary security organization whose duty or any portion of whose duty is of a security guard who at any time wears or carries a firearm in the performance of the individual’s duties.
See: MCA 37-60-101(5)

Private security guards seeking authorization to wear, carry, or possess a firearm in the performance of licensed duties shall submit a complete armed endorsement application, on a form prescribed by the department.
(2) Licensees issued an armed endorsement are approved to wear, carry, or possess the firearms they qualified with, in the performance of licensed duties.
See: ARM 24.182.420

Fees:  Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 24.182.401

$100   License application fee
$50   Armed endorsement
$100   License renewal fee
$50   Armed status renewal fee
$30   Fingerprints fee

See: Security Guard Application Form

Montana now provides for an electronic filing for the initial application for security guard.
See: Online Portal

Montana also encourages email contact with the Board that oversees the licensure process.
See: Montana Board of Private Security & Investigations Contact Information

Temporary License
Montana does provide for the issuance of temporary licenses during the period of application and examination in accordance with the following rule:

37-1-305 Temporary practice permits.
(2) A board may issue a temporary practice permit to a person seeking licensure in this state who has met all licensure requirements other than passage
of the licensing examination. Except as provided in 37-68-311 and 37-69-306, a permit is valid until the person either fails the first
license examination for which the person is eligible following issuance of the permit or passes the examination and is granted a license.

The Board of Private Security has the discretion to issue a reciprocal license based on the following regulation and code:

UNARMED and ARMED:   (MCA) § 37-60-303(1)(a)
The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

MCA § 37-60-303(1)(b)
The applicant must be a citizen of the United States or a legal permanent resident.

None required.

MCA § 37-60-105
(1) Except as provided in subsection 2, this chapter does not apply to:

(a) any one person employed singly and exclusively by any one employer in connection with the affairs of that employer only and when there exists an employer-employee relationship and the employee is unarmed, does not wear a uniform, and is guarding inside a structure that at the time is not open to the public;

(b) a person:
(i) employed singly and exclusively by a retail merchant;
(ii) performing at least some work for the retail merchant as a private security guard; and
(iii) who has received training as a private security guard from the employer or at the employer’s direction;

(c) an officer or employee of the United States, of this state, or of a political subdivision of the United States or this state while the officer or employee is engaged in the performance of official duties;

(d) a person engaged exclusively in the business of obtaining and furnishing information as to the financial rating of persons or as to the personal habits and financial responsibility of applicants for insurance, indemnity bonds, or commercial credit;

(e) an attorney at law while performing duties as an attorney at law;

(f) a legal intern, paralegal, or legal assistant employed by one or more lawyers, law offices, governmental agencies, or other entities;

(g) a law student who is serving a legal internship;

(h) a collection agency or finance company licensed to do business under the laws of this state, or an employee of a collection agency or finance company licensed in this state while acting within the scope of employment, while making an investigation incidental to the business of the agency or company, including an investigation of the location of a debtor or the debtor’s property when the contract with an assignor creditor is for the collection of claims owed or due or asserted to be owed or due or the equivalent;

(i) special agents employed by railroad companies, provided that the railroad company notifies the board that its agents are operating in the state;

(j) insurers and insurance producers and insurance brokers licensed by the state while performing duties in connection with insurance transacted by them;

(k) individuals engaged in the collection and examination of physical material for forensic purposes;

(l) an insurance adjuster, as defined in 37-60-101;

(m) an internal investigator or auditor while making an investigation incidental to the business of the agency or company by which the investigator or auditor is singularly and regularly employed;

(n) a person who evaluates and advises management on personnel and human resource issues in the workplace; or

(o) a certified public accountant with a license or permit to practice or a practice privilege under 37-50-314 or 37-50-325 to the extent that the person is engaged in an investigation relating to the practice of accounting.

ARM 24.182.420(1)

Private security guards seeking authorization to wear, carry, or possess a firearm in the performance of licensed duties shall submit a complete armed endorsement application, on a form prescribed by the department.

Both UNARMED and ARMED:

MCA 37-60-310(2)
(1)   A license must at all times be posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business of the licensee.
(2)   A holder of an identification card shall carry the card while performing the cardholder’s duties. A peace officer of this state or any of its political subdivisions may request to see the card at any reasonable time, and the card must be shown.

Both UNARMED and ARMED:

MCA § 37-60-303(1)(f)
An applicant for licensure under this chapter is subject to the provisions of this section and shall submit evidence that the applicant is of good moral character.

Both UNARMED and ARMED:

ARM 24.182.501(3)
Fingerprints required under Title 37, chapter 60, MCA, shall be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Montana Department of Justice for examination. Final licensure is granted only following receipt and review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation report and any investigations thereof. A fingerprint report is valid for one year from date of receipt of the report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
See also MCA 37-60-304(2)(f)

Fingerprint cards are available at most local law enforcement agencies or the Montana Department of Justice. If you request from the board office, a fingerprint card and self-addressed envelope will be mailed to you. You must complete the fingerprint application information requested at the top of the fingerprint card prior to getting your prints taken. Most local law enforcement agencies will take your fingerprints for a nominal fee. Any fees charged by local or state law enforcement are the responsibility of the applicant.

The fingerprint card must be submitted along with a check or money order for $30 payable to “Montana Department of Justice” by mail to
Montana Criminal Records
2225 11th Avenue
PO Box 201403
Helena, MT 59620-1403

See: Application form

The background check and fee, includes the Montana WIN check, as required by the FBI. Statutory authority is required to conduct these checks.
Please contact the Montana Department of Justice at (406) 444-3625 for more information.

Both UNARMED and ARMED:

MCA § 37-60-303(1)(e)
An applicant for licensure under this chapter is subject to the provisions of this section and shall submit evidence that the applicant is not suffering from habitual drunkenness or from narcotics addiction or dependence.

Both UNARMED and ARMED:

MCA § 37-60-303(1)(d)
An applicant for licensure under this chapter is subject to the provisions of this section and shall submit evidence that the applicant has not been judicially declared incompetent by reason of any mental disease or disorder or, if so declared, has been fully restored.

Both UNARMED and ARMED:

MCA § 37-60-303(1)(c)
An applicant for licensure under this chapter is subject to the provisions of this section and shall submit evidence that the applicant has not been
convicted in any jurisdiction of any felony or any crime involving moral turpitude or illegal use or possession of a dangerous weapon, for which a full pardon or similar relief has not been granted.

The Application includes a background check consent form (page 9) indicating that Criminal History Record Information is obtained from the Montana Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

One reference, not related by blood or marriage, which have known the applicant or associated with him/her for a minimum of one year, should be provided. Verification of moral/professional character form is included in the application packet for this purpose.

See: Application form

UNARMED and ARMED:

MCA § 37-60-303(2):  In addition to meeting the qualifications in subsection (1), an applicant for licensure as a private security guard, security alarm installer, or alarm response runner shall:
(a)   complete the requirements of a training program certified by the board and provide, on a form prescribed by the department, written notice of satisfactory completion of the training; and
(b)   fulfill other requirements as the board may by rule prescribe.

24.182.807 PRIVATE SECURITY GUARD TRAINING PROGRAM

(1) Each security company or organization that employs or intends to employ an individual as a private security guard must certify, as part of the individual’s license application, that the individual has successfully completed a minimum of 16 hours of training as a prerequisite to licensure and prior to undertaking any of the duties defined as the practice of a security guard.

(2) The training must address each of the following areas:

(a) role and function of the security guard;

(b) federal, state, and local statutes and rules applicable to the practice of private security guards;

(c) interaction and cooperation with law enforcement;

(d) limitations on the use of force and self-defense and the use-of-force continuum;

(e) emergency procedures and hazardous material preparedness;

(f) communication skills, report writing, and radio communication;

(g) crisis intervention and crowd control;

(h) patrol techniques; and

(i) ethical and legal issues, including, but not limited to:

(i) confidentiality and right of privacy;

(ii) searches of persons and property;

(iii) limitations on the power to arrest and detain suspects;

(iv) treatment of juveniles, persons with physical or mental disabilities, and other special classes (e.g., racial, religious, or cultural);

(v) preservation of crime scene and handling of evidence; and

(vi) preventing abuse of authority.

ARMED:

(3) In addition to these training requirements, armed security guards shall complete firearms qualification and requalification in accordance with ARM 24.182.420 and 24.182.421.

(4) Training on policies, systems, and procedures internal to the employer may not be included within the total hours of training required by this rule.

ARM 24.182.801
(1)   Certified firearms instructors shall submit course outlines for board approval. Firearms training courses must meet the objectives of firearm safety and shooting proficiency, with emphasis on shooting distances of less than 15 yards.

(2)   Firearms training courses must address the following issues:

(a) firearm familiarization, including:

  (i)   safety levers;

(ii)   decocking levers;

(iii)   magazine release;

(iv)   slide-lock release; and

(v)   reloading;

(b)   safe handling of the firearm, emphasizing:

(i)   negligent discharge;

(ii)   muzzle direction;

(iii)   dropping a firearm;

(iv)   finger on trigger;

(v)   proper grip;

(vi)   sight picture;

(vii)   proper holstering;

(viii)   firearm retention;

(ix)   management of malfunctions; and

(x)   firearms in the home;

(c)   use of deadly force;

(d)   shooting judgment; and

(e)   civil and criminal liability.

(3)   Demonstrated competency for both the proficiency test and the written test shall be determined by the certified firearms instructor.

24.182.420    QUALIFICATION OF FIREARMS FOR ARMED ENDORSEMENT

(1) Private investigators and security guards seeking authorization to wear, carry, or possess a firearm in the performance of licensed duties shall submit a complete armed endorsement application, on a form prescribed by the department, and submit evidence of:

(a) satisfactory completion of a firearms training program taught by a board-certified firearms instructor (CFI) and approved by the board or its designee under ARM 24.182.801; and

(b) the firearm(s) the licensee qualified with, by passing a shooting proficiency test following completion of the firearms training program required by (a).

(2) Licensees issued an armed endorsement are approved to wear, carry, or possess the firearms they qualified with, in the performance of licensed duties.

24.182.420    QUALIFICATION OF FIREARMS FOR ARMED ENDORSEMENT

(1) Private investigators and security guards seeking authorization to wear, carry, or possess a firearm in the performance of licensed duties shall submit a complete armed endorsement application, on a form prescribed by the department, and submit evidence of:

(a) satisfactory completion of a firearms training program taught by a board-certified firearms instructor (CFI) and approved by the board or its designee under ARM 24.182.801; and

(b) the firearm(s) the licensee qualified with, by passing a shooting proficiency test following completion of the firearms training program required by (a).

(2) Licensees issued an armed endorsement are approved to wear, carry, or possess the firearms they qualified with, in the performance of licensed duties.

ARM 24.182.421
REQUALIFICATION REQUIRED ANNUALLY

(1)   Licensees with armed status shall requalify annually with a Montana POST certified instructor or a Montana licensed certified firearms instructor (CFI) to maintain their firearm endorsement each year. Requalification will be based upon satisfactory completion of a board approved combat shooting course at least once during each year.

The Board has authority to administer written examinations but that authority appears discretionary according to Montana rules. By using terms like “if” and “may”, the Board appears to have the power to administer exams and also has a passage standard of 70%. For a full review of these rules, see: ARM 24.182.505

MCA § 40-5-702. Notice of intent to suspend license
(1) Upon the petition of an obligee alleging the existence of a delinquency or upon the failure of an obligor to comply with a subpoena or warrant, a support enforcement entity may issue a notice of intent to suspend a license.

MCA § 40-5-709. Non Disciplinary suspension for failure to pay child support
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the support enforcement entity has the authority to suspend a license or privilege to obtain a license under this part without any action by the licensing authority. The licensing authority shall, upon receipt of notice of suspension of the license under 40-5-703(5) from the support enforcement entity, suspend the license or privilege to obtain a license of the named individual. The suspension must be non disciplinary for professional or occupational licenses, and the provisions of 2-4-631 do not apply.

Application for Private Security Guard

Fingerprints Process Instructions

Montana Board of Private Security

Frequently Asked Questions

Montana Laws and Rules:

Administrative Rules of Montana

Montana Code Annotated

UNARMED:

In Nevada, only businesses are required to be licensed. Individual employees of security providers are required to be registered with the Board and must have a registration work card (PILB card) to be an unarmed security officer in Nevada.

NRS 648.060 License required to engage in or advertise business; registration required for employee of licensee
1.   Except as otherwise provided in NRS 253.220, no person may:

  (a)   Engage in the business of private investigator, private patrol officer, process server, repossessor, dog handler, security consultant, or polygraphic examiner or intern; or
(b)   Advertise his or her business as such, irrespective of the name or title actually used,
unless the person is licensed pursuant to this chapter.

2.   No person may be employed by a licensee unless the person is registered pursuant to this chapter. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to a person licensed pursuant to this chapter.

The Registration Work Card is valid for a period of 5 years.

See: Application for the Registration Work Card (Paper Application)
See: Online Application Portal
See: Work Card Study Guide
See: Work Card Checklist

Fees:
$85.00   Application Processing Fee OR $129.00   for rush processing of work card

$10.00   If fingerprints are provided on fingerprint cards or for out-of-state applicants

ARMED: 

Employees can only obtain an armed status once they were issued an unarmed permanent Work Card (PILB card).
Once the employee completes the armed training and receives a Certification of Completion, the firearm instructor submits the Verification of Employment Form to the Board.
It is the employer’s responsibility to send the employee to the armed training.
1.  A licensee or an employee who is registered pursuant to NRS 648.1493 may not carry any firearm while performing the duties for the type of business for which he or she is licensed or employed unless the licensee or employee:
(a) Is certified by the Board as a firearms instructor pursuant to subsection 2; or
(b) Has successfully completed and received certification from a course of training approved by the Board in carrying, handling and using firearms safely.
NAC §648.345

The applicant for an armed status needs to be employed by a licensee that is willing to sponsor the applicant to take the required firearm training course. The employer must add the applicant to their online roster and give the applicant a signed Verification of Employment Armed Security (VEAS) form to take to a Certified Firearm Instructor who administers the course.
See: Information on Armed Work Cards

The Armed Work Card is valid for five years provided that the individual holder successfully qualifies every year during each of his or her designated qualification months on a course of fire that is given by a certified firearms instructor and is approved by the Board.
See: NAC 648.350(4)

Nevada does not regulate the permit or licensure process for open carry handguns. However, the state has strict laws on conceal carry weaponry which shall be featured in this section.

Temporary Licensure:

Nevada permits unlicensed employees to work on a provisional basis while awaiting final documentation.
In addition, the Nevada Administrative Code carves out a Board discretionary exemption for those employed in select occupations
The Rules states:

1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a licensee may not employ an unlicensed person who is or becomes employed:
(a) As a peace officer, as defined in NRS 169.125;
(b) By a federal, state or local law enforcement agency; or
(c) In a position which makes the unlicensed person eligible to contribute to any public employees’ retirement system.

The Rules also allow the Board to grant an exemption to this if the Board is convinced that the private activities of the unlicensed person on behalf of the licensee would not create or tend to create:
(a) A conflict of interest with his or her responsibilities to the public employer and his or her duty to discharge them; or
(b) The possibility of a use of his or her position with the public employer for personal advantage in his or her private activities.

See: NAC 648.338 and 3385

Nevada permits unlicensed employees to work on a provisional basis while awaiting final documentation.
In addition, the Nevada Administrative Code carves out a Board discretionary exemption for those employed in select occupations
The Rules states:

1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a licensee may not employ an unlicensed person who is or becomes employed:
(a) As a peace officer, as defined in NRS 169.125;
(b) By a federal, state or local law enforcement agency; or
(c) In a position which makes the unlicensed person eligible to contribute to any public employees’ retirement system.

The Rules also allow the Board to grant an exemption to this if the Board is convinced that the private activities of the unlicensed person on behalf of the licensee would not create or tend to create:
(a) A conflict of interest with his or her responsibilities to the public employer and his or her duty to discharge them; or
(b) The possibility of a use of his or her position with the public employer for personal advantage in his or her private activities.

See: NAC 648.338 and 3385