We Help You Get Your Security License

Such an honorable job requires a person who is ready and prepared to take on such a great responsibility. If you want to provide services in security the first task is to receive the proper training. Security licensing is a requirement in the state of Florida.

The class of security license depends upon the security guard company and work. A class G license is for those who need to carry a weapon. In other words, an armed security guard. There are more restrictions as who can obtain a class G security license rather than a class D security license.  In Florida, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Licensing processes the application for a license.

Chapter 493 of the Florida Statutes has information you’ll want to read. It’s contains information about Private Investigative, Private Security, and Repossession Services.

Are you qualified to apply?

• At least 18 years of age
• A citizen or legal resident alien of the USA or granted authority to work in this country by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
• Provide current Residence address (NOT a P.O. Box)

What is your history?

• Provide 5 years of Residence address(es)
• Employment history for past 5 years. (including time frame of unemployment or student status)
• Military history (documentation and dates if ever been court-martialed, fined, or disciplined under UCMJ or service regulations.
• Criminal history (1-3 month process to complete criminal history check)
  • You Will be denied if you:
    • have been convicted of a felony in any state or a crime against the United States, which is designatied 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 passes since final release from supervision
    • currently are serving a suspended sentence on a felony charge or on a probation for a felony charge
  • You May be denied if you:
    • have a hisory of being arrested for crimes of ciolence and/or found guilty of directly related crimes
    • have demonstrated a lack of respect for the laws of this state and the nation
    • have an outstanding bench warrant or capias
    • are currently in a Pre-Trial Intervention of Deferred Prosecution Program
• Provide all aliases (nicknames, married names, maiden names, legal name change, alias names, fictitious names..)
• Personal history
  • Ineligible if currently abusing a controlled substance
  • Court documentation restoring your capacity if
    • adjudicated incapacitated
    • involuntarily placed in a treatment facility for the mentally ill under Chapter 394, FS, or similar laws of another state
  • Diagnosed with a metal illness: 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 the duties of an unarmed sercurity officer
  • controlled substance abuse: evidence of successful completion of a drug rehabilitation program and three letters of reference
  • history of alcohol abuse: evidence successful completion of an alcohol rehabilitation program and three letters of reference

Do you have the training/experience?

Complete a minimum of 40 hours of professional training provide by a Security Officer School or Training Facility licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, such as the Academy of Investigation & Security in Tampa, FL.

This can be done by:

• successfully completing 40 hours of training before initial application

There are exemptions if you have a valid ID card issued by your employing law enforcement agency, certification of completion of a training program approved by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, or if you qualify for Class “DI” Security Officer Instructor license.

Any other items required with your application?

• Proof of Training
• Proof of Work Authorization if not a U.S. citizen
• Photograph (passport-type color)
• Fingerprint card
• Fees
  • $45 License Fee
  • $42 Fingerprint card-processing fee

 
Click here to view a PDF version of the Security Officer Handbook.