US Security Guard Licensing Course 2026

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Is there one national security guard license that is valid in every US state?

   • AYes, it is issued by the FBI after a background check
   • BNo, because no state requires guards to be licensed
   • CYes, but only for guards who carry a firearm on duty
   • DNo, each state sets its own rules, and they vary
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. No, each state sets its own rules, and they vary

   The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says most states require guards to be licensed by the state where they work. Each state sets its own rules.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   In California, which state bureau registers security guards and issues the guard card?

   • AThe Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)
   • BThe Department of Motor Vehicles, Occupational Unit
   • CThe county sheriff's office in the county where they work
   • DThe California Highway Patrol (CHP), Licensing Section
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)

   BSIS, part of the Department of Consumer Affairs, handles security guard registrations in California.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Florida uses letter classes for its licenses. Which class is for an unarmed security officer?

   • AClass K
   • BClass G
   • CClass D
   • DClass M
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Class D

   Florida Statutes 493.6303 sets the training for a Class D (security officer) license. Class G is the separate firearm license.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which Florida department licenses security officers under Chapter 493?

   • AThe Department of Law Enforcement only
   • BThe Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
   • CThe Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
   • DThe Department of Business and Professional Regulation
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

   Section 493.6101 defines "Department" in Chapter 493 as the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Which agency regulates private security officers in Texas?

   • AThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
   • BThe Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
   • CThe Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
   • DThe Texas Workforce Commission
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

   The Texas DPS Private Security Program licenses security officers under Occupations Code Chapter 1702.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   In Virginia, which agency regulates unarmed security officers?

   • AThe Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)
   • BThe Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
   • CThe Virginia State Police, Firearms Transaction Unit
   • DThe Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. The Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

   Virginia's Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) sets the training and registration rules for unarmed security officers.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Which New York state department registers security guards?

   • AThe Division of State Police
   • BThe Department of Motor Vehicles
   • CThe Department of State
   • DThe Department of Labor
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. The Department of State

   New York security guards apply to the Department of State, through its Division of Licensing Services.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What is the minimum age for a security guard license or registration in California, Florida and New York?

   • A16
   • B19
   • C18
   • D21
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 18

   All three states set 18 as the minimum age (BSIS fact sheet, Florida Statutes 493.6106 and New York GBL 89-h).

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, where might the minimum age be 21 instead of 18?

   • AOnly at airports, seaports and large train stations
   • BOnly for guards who work at public schools and colleges
   • CIn some states and gaming facilities, for casino work
   • DIn every state, for any guard who works night shifts
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. In some states and gaming facilities, for casino work

   The BLS notes that some states and gaming facilities require a minimum age of 21 to work in a casino.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    How does California check the criminal history of a guard applicant?

    • ABy a written form that the applicant signs at home and mails
    • BBy a short interview with an officer at the local police station
    • CBy Live Scan fingerprints checked by the state DOJ and the FBI
    • DBy asking two former employers to send reference letters
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. By Live Scan fingerprints checked by the state DOJ and the FBI

    BSIS requires a criminal history check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI, done with Live Scan fingerprinting.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    A new California applicant wants a guard card. Which course must come before the registration is issued?

    • AA first aid and CPR course
    • BPower to Arrest training
    • CA 16-hour on-the-job course
    • DA 40-hour firearms course
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Power to Arrest training

    BSIS requires Power to Arrest training, which includes appropriate use of force, before a guard registration is issued.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    How many hours of security officer skills training must a California guard finish within six months of registration?

    • A8 hours
    • B16 hours
    • C32 hours
    • D40 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 32 hours

    BSIS requires 32 hours of skills training within six months, including four mandatory 4-hour courses.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    How much professional training does a Florida Class D applicant need, and where?

    • A40 hours, at a school or facility licensed by the department
    • B16 hours, on the job with the employer who has hired them
    • C24 hours, at any community college in the state of Florida only
    • D8 hours, online from any training provider in the country
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 40 hours, at a school or facility licensed by the department

    Florida Statutes 493.6303 requires at least 40 hours of professional training at a school or training facility licensed by the department.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    In New York, which course must a guard complete before their first assignment?

    • AA 4-hour first aid and CPR course
    • BA 47-hour firearms training course
    • CAn 8-hour pre-assignment course
    • DA 16-hour on-the-job training course
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. An 8-hour pre-assignment course

    New York General Business Law 89-n requires an eight-hour pre-assignment training course before a guard starts work.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    When must a New York guard complete the on-the-job training course?

    • AWithin two years of getting their registration
    • BWithin one week of the day they are hired
    • CWithin 90 working days of starting work
    • DBefore they take the 8-hour pre-assignment course
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Within 90 working days of starting work

    GBL 89-n requires on-the-job training of 16 to 40 hours within 90 working days of employment.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    In Texas, which officers must complete Level II training?

    • AOnly the officers who carry a firearm while on duty
    • BOnly the managers and owners of security companies
    • CEvery security officer, whether armed or unarmed
    • DOnly personal protection officers (bodyguards)
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Every security officer, whether armed or unarmed

    Texas DPS requires Level II for all noncommissioned officers, commissioned officers and personal protection officers.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Texas commissioned (armed) security officers need Level III training. How long is it at minimum?

    • A45 hours, with a test that includes a course of fire
    • B15 hours, with a written test only and no shooting
    • C100 hours, taken at a state police training academy in Austin
    • D8 hours, with no test at the end of the course
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 45 hours, with a test that includes a course of fire

    Texas DPS sets Level III at a minimum of 45 hours plus a test that includes a course of fire.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    How many hours of entry-level training does a Virginia unarmed security officer need?

    • A40 hours of course 01A
    • B4 hours of course 01S
    • C18 hours of course 01E
    • D8 hours of course 01I
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 18 hours of course 01E

    DCJS requires 18 hours of entry-level training in course 01E, Security Officer Core Subjects. In-service training is 4 hours of course 01I.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    A new Virginia officer is working on a 90-day authorization before registration. What must they carry on duty?

    • AThe authorization document and a photo ID
    • BA copy of their job contract with the employer
    • CA copy of their high school diploma or GED
    • DA signed letter from a local police officer
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The authorization document and a photo ID

    DCJS says the 90-day authorization document and a photo ID must be carried on duty until a temporary or permanent registration is issued.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    In New York, how long is the firearms course for a special armed guard registration card?

    • A47 hours
    • B90 hours
    • C16 hours
    • D8 hours
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 47 hours

    GBL 89-n requires a 47-hour firearms course, plus an extra 8-hour in-service course each year for armed guards.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    A Florida security officer wants to carry a firearm on duty. Which extra license do they need?

    • AA Class D license only, with no other license needed
    • BA hunting license issued by the state wildlife agency
    • CA Class G license, with its own firearms training
    • DA concealed carry permit issued by another state
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A Class G license, with its own firearms training

    Florida's Class G license is needed to carry a firearm as a licensee, and it has its own firearms training requirements. Class D is the unarmed security officer license.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    A California guard's registration is approved, but the card has not come in the mail. How can they work?

    • AWith a printout of the BSIS approval and a valid photo ID
    • BWith a letter from their employer saying they were hired
    • CThey must stay home and wait for the card to arrive
    • DWith their training certificate and a copy of the application
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. With a printout of the BSIS approval and a valid photo ID

    BSIS lets a guard work with a printout of the Bureau's approval from its website plus valid photo ID while waiting for the card.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    A California guard forgets to renew and is now more than 60 days past the expiration date. What happens?

    • AThey get one more year to renew, as long as they keep working
    • BThe card renews by itself, and nothing else needs to be done
    • CThe registration is canceled and they must apply as new
    • DThey pay a small fee and keep working while it is processed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The registration is canceled and they must apply as new

    BSIS cancels a registration that is not renewed within 60 days after it expires. It cannot be renewed, so the person must apply again.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    A Florida Class D license has been expired for more than one year. What does the officer need to do to work again?

    • ATake a 4-hour refresher course online and send in the form
    • BOnly pay a late fee to the department, then keep working
    • CApply as a new applicant and complete the 40 hours again
    • DNothing, as long as their employer agrees to keep them on
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Apply as a new applicant and complete the 40 hours again

    Florida Statutes 493.6303 treats a license expired for 1 year or more as a new application, and the 40-hour training must be completed again.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    Under Texas Occupations Code 1702.130, a security company's employees may not wear a uniform that does what?

    • AUses dark blue or black fabric
    • BIncludes a name tag or a shoulder patch
    • CContains the designation "police"
    • DShows the company's name or logo
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Contains the designation "police"

    Section 1702.130 bars uniforms, titles and ID cards containing the word "police," and anything meant to give the impression of a link to a government.

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