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Armed Security Guard Training in Maryland

To qualify as an armed security guard in Maryland you must be certified. The certification is handled by the hiring company. Your application will go through that company and forwarded to the Secretary of State.

Basic Requirements for armed security guards in Maryland

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • United States citizen or registered resident alien
  • Drug testing (which may be ongoing)
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Must have good moral character
  • Have not committed any acts of fraud
  • Submit to fingerprinting
  • Maryland driver’s License
  • Good physical conditioning
  • No mental instability

Training Curriculum

The hiring company is responsible for training. A basic training conducted may include but is not limited to the following:

  1. Role of Private Security
  2. Legal Aspects
  3. Patrol and Observation
  4. Incident Response
  5. Security Resources: Surveillance operation and documentation
  6. Customer Service Issues: Working with and addressing the public
  7. First Aid Overview

Maryland Weapons Training & Permit

Depending on the city that you are applying, the requirements will vary. To determine if that refers to armed security guards in Maryland you should contact your hiring agency or your local county or city police department. However, basic requirements may be as follows:

  • Weapon permit
  • Proof of firearms training and safety from certified instructor

Licensing Fees

Certain fees for the application or finger printing may be required and forwarded with your application, if hired.

For more information, please read TITLE 19. SECURITY GUARD AGENCIES AND SECURITY GUARD CERTIFICATION or call the Maryland State Police Licensing Division at 410- 653-4500.

BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
TITLE 19. SECURITY GUARD AGENCIES AND SECURITY GUARD CERTIFICATION
SUBTITLE 3. SECURITY GUARD AGENCY LICENSES
Md. BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS Code Ann. § 19-304 (2014)
§ 19-304. Applications for licenses

50 Responses to “Armed Security Guard Training in Maryland”

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  18. Andre Allem, on November 11th, 2015 at 6:47 pm Said:

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  20. Laura L Evans, on March 4th, 2016 at 5:51 pm Said:

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  24. Melvina Bull, on September 9th, 2016 at 6:04 am Said:

    I’m a unarmed guard at the moment, I want to pursue a career in armed guard. Would you teach me the proper way of becoming an armed guard in the state of Maryland? Thank You.

  25. Angel Shipley, on November 15th, 2016 at 3:04 am Said:

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  28. steve jackson, on January 13th, 2017 at 9:58 am Said:

    I want to get trained to be armed in the security field. What do I need to do to make this happen.

  29. Melvina Bull, on February 5th, 2017 at 3:26 am Said:

    I’m presently a unarmed guard in the state of Md, however I would like to take my career a step further in becoming an armed guard, what are the necessary step that I would need to achieve my career goal? What am I to do at this point??

    Melvina L. Bull

  30. Obaid ur Rahman, on February 7th, 2017 at 7:00 am Said:

    I am a an Armed security officer in DC and MD. I work for a company that they have an armed security contracts. I have best knowledge of security officer and I am interested as armed security officer but I am a green card holder so is there any specific requirements for a green card holder to be armed security officer if you can give more details I will appreciate that thanks a lot.

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  33. Theresa Edwards, on April 15th, 2017 at 12:42 am Said:

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  34. christal nicholson, on August 14th, 2017 at 7:02 am Said:

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  35. Keonna Briscoe, on December 18th, 2017 at 4:23 pm Said:

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  37. Scott Jackson, on March 13th, 2018 at 4:27 pm Said:

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  39. Alan Fisher, on July 23rd, 2018 at 3:27 pm Said:

    seeking information about getting license and training to carry a weapon for a job.

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  42. Carl Steward, on February 24th, 2019 at 1:07 pm Said:

    My name is Carl Steward i want to get armed i already have my security license.I just need to know how do i go about that.

  43. Bradley Scott King, on March 13th, 2019 at 3:25 pm Said:

    I’m intrigued in getting my armed license but not sure how to go about it.

    Currently have an unarmed license

  44. Robertine Manefo, on April 19th, 2019 at 5:59 am Said:

    My name is I would like to take to become a security guard armed or unarmed in your company.How I can do before I take the training.

  45. Gio delos Santos, on July 8th, 2019 at 1:13 am Said:

    Hi I’m currently looking for an armed security job career in Maryland. I just need more information. Do I need to obtain security guard license,wear and carry permit before to apply? Thank you

  46. Adasia Ortiz, on January 10th, 2020 at 10:08 am Said:

    Hello,

    Im Interested In Becoming An Armed Security Officer, But Do Not Know How To Go About The Process. Can Someone Help.

  47. LaKeisha Greene, on January 21st, 2020 at 3:19 pm Said:

    Looking to become armed security where do i start?

  48. MIKELLE BATEMAN, on February 3rd, 2020 at 12:18 am Said:

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  49. Tiffany Gordon, on February 16th, 2020 at 8:58 am Said:

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  50. angel s clark, on July 27th, 2020 at 3:07 pm Said:

    Trying to start a new career in Armed Security. Im not sure how to go about the process such as if I have to qualify for a position with a company first or just walk up and sign up for a training academy. Please use the email to respond thank you

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