Training
To qualify for a license, you must:
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Be at least 18 years old.
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Be a citizen or legal resident alien of the United States or have been granted authority to work in this country by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Agency
A “Security Agency” is any business that, for consideration, advertises as providing or is engaged in the business of furnishing security services, armored car services or transporting prisoners. This includes any person who utilizes dogs and individuals to provide security services.
Officer
A “Security Officer” is a person who, for consideration, advertises as providing or performs security services.
Services
Security services include: bodyguard protection; guarding property; transporting prisoners; armored car services; assisting in prevention of theft or unlawful taking of goods, wares and merchandise; and assisting in prevention of the misappropriation or concealment of goods, wares or merchandise, money, bonds, stocks, choses in action, notes or other documents, papers, and articles of value or procurement of the return thereof.
License Classifications
Class “D” Security Officer Class “G” Statewide Firearm Class “K” Statewide Firearm Instructor Class “M” Private Investigative and Security Agency Manager Class “MB” Security Agency Manager Class “B” Security Agency Class “BB” Security Agency Branch Office Class “AB” Combined Security and Private Investigative Agency Branch Office Class “DI” Security Officer Instructor Class “DS” Security Officer School or Training Facility
Firearms
To carry a firearm in the performance of regulated security duties, security officers and agency managers must also obtain a Class “G” Statewide Firearm License. No employee may carry or be furnished a firearm unless it is required by her or his duties and it is carried only in connection with those duties. The firearm must be encased in full view at all times unless otherwise provided by law.
