US Security Guard Licensing Course 2026

This course is for people who want to work as security guards in the United States and want to understand how licensing works before they apply. It compares the regulators, basic requirements, training, armed permits and renewal rules in California, Florida, New York, Texas and Virginia. It does not give you a license: you must still apply to your state's regulator and complete the training your state requires.

Formation
États-Unis
25 questions
Vérifié le 13 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 30 minutes de leçons et un test de 25 questions. Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 13 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsUS Security Guard Licensing Course: Lessons : environ 30 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

Explain why guard licensing is different in each state
Name the regulator for guards in five example states
Describe common requirements such as age and background checks
Compare required training hours in five states
Explain the extra permits and training needed for armed work
Keep a license valid by carrying it and renewing on time

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

À savoir avant l’examen

There is no national guard license. The BLS says most states require guards to be licensed by the state where they work, and each state sets its own rules.
California, Florida and New York all set 18 as the minimum age for a guard license or registration.
Florida Class D applicants need at least 40 hours of training at a school or facility licensed by the department.
New York guards take an 8-hour pre-assignment course, then on-the-job training within 90 working days, then 8 hours every year.
A California guard registration not renewed within 60 days after it expires is canceled, and the person must apply again.

Questions fréquentes

Do I need a license to be a security guard in the US?

In most states, yes. The BLS says most states require guards to be licensed by the state where they work. Check your own state's regulator for the exact rules.

Does this course count as my state's guard training?

No. Only training from a provider your state approves counts. For example, California's guard card is issued by BSIS after approved Power to Arrest training, and Florida's Class D license needs 40 hours at a licensed school. This course is background knowledge only.

Can I use my guard license in another state?

Each state runs its own licensing system with its own rules. Before you work in a new state, check with that state's regulator what you need.

What extra steps are needed to work as an armed guard?

Armed work needs a separate permit or license and firearms training, such as a Class G license in Florida, a 47-hour course in New York or Level III training in Texas.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.