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