Security Guard License Requirements

State Requirements for Guard Card
and Security Officers

Security Guards licensing is handled on a state level. Meaning that every state has different requirements for receiving your security guard license or guard card. Some states do not have any laws as it pertains to the licensing of security officers. Select a state from the list below to find the security guard licensing requirements for that state. You will also find links to the state website where you can find the latest information on obtaining a guard card or security guard license.

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Arizona

Arizona Unarmed Security Guard Licensing Requirements

unarmedThe state of Arizona like most other states has certain requirements that must be met in order to obtain an unarmed security guard license. These requirements are both personal and certified training that must be provided when the application for licensing is submitted to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The license that will be issued will be valid for a two year time period. The requirements are:

   

Arizona Armed Security Guard Licensing Requirements

armedThe state of Arizona requires any person working as an armed security guard in the state to be licensed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. This license requires the applicant to have training at a state certified training facility, both in security and weapons training. The state also requires other items to be submitted in order to have an application for an Arizona armed security guard license issued. These requirements are: 
  • The applicant will be at least 21 years of age.
  • The applicant will possess a high school diploma or an equivalency certification.
  • The applicant must not have been convicted of any felonies or of misdemeanor domestic violence.
  • The applicant will not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces

    Read more: Arizona Armed Security Guard Licensing Requirements

   

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