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Armed Security Guard Training in Florida

Unlike the Class D license for unarmed security guards, in Florida requirement is that armed security guards have a Class G security guard license. In addition, you must have a certain level of training, which includes firearms training. After all requirements are met your license is issued by the State Department of Agriculture.

Basic requirements for Armed Security guards in Florida:

You must be at least 21 years old
United States citizen or legal alien
Valid social security number
No felony convictions or any crime involving the illegal use of weapons
Successfully pass a criminal background check
Fingerprinting
Passport photo
Pass drug testing may be required
Never diagnosed with medical illness
No illegal substance or alcohol abuse or use
Never had a firearms license revoked
Health certificate
Good moral character
Florida driver’s license
Class D security guard license

Class G License Training Requirements

You must successful complete 28 hours of training by a Class K instructor. This training must include both classroom and fire range training. Training has to be conducted within 12 months prior to submitting your application. You will be given a certificate of completion, which you need to provide a copy with your application.

Fees:

Application: $112.00
Fingerprinting $42

For more information, please call 850-245-5691.

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17 Responses to “Armed Security Guard Training in Florida”

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Lucien j.laroche, on January 2nd, 2013 at 7:27 pm Said:

I would like to be a armed Security guard because this is my Gaol and i like to protect People.
carlos ruiz, on January 26th, 2013 at 1:13 am Said:

Consulta, soy Capitán del ejército peruano en retiro con amplia experiencia en el manejo de armas, inmigrante legal, 54 años de edad, conocimiento de inglés básico, podría capacitarme como armed security officer , radico en Fort Lauderdale Florida
carlos ruiz, on January 26th, 2013 at 1:15 am Said:

Consulta, soy Capitán del ejército peruano en retiro con amplia experiencia en el manejo de armas, inmigrante legal, 54 años de edad, conocimiento de inglés básico, podría capacitarme como armed security officer , radico en Fort Lauderdale Florida
Shaun Dowdell, on February 20th, 2014 at 3:14 pm Said:

I am currently Active Duty Military and I would like to know the procedure to get my armed guard license?
James Coloma, on July 22nd, 2015 at 2:47 am Said:

Were to go for Class G License Armed Security Guard training in lee county fl?
David R Tiburcio, on September 10th, 2015 at 9:41 am Said:

I would love to be a armed guard since I’ve been doing security for about 10 yaers .In NY and California.know that I’m closer to my parents I would like to up grade my certificates.thank you for your time.
William Highland jr., on March 17th, 2016 at 11:43 pm Said:

I have 30 years as a correctional officer in the state of Florida and I retired in 2008. I also have a current concealed weapons permit that I recievved training for and obtained through the state of Florida. What additional training is required?
lewis b, on August 16th, 2016 at 7:29 pm Said:

I have been a resource officer (armed) for a school up north for over 4+ years and moving to southern florida gulf coast. I have been licensed for fire arms for over 10 years what will be the requirements to become an armed secured personnel in southern florida and where do I find the best school if needed
Yasmeen Nakia, on August 18th, 2017 at 3:48 pm Said:

I’m going and want to get my G& K licence and want to know more information on where do i go to get training for these 2 licences. I live in Gaineville, Fl.
Charles Akpassa, on September 10th, 2017 at 11:34 am Said:

I want to know if you must have Florida drivers license only to enable you apply or any other county in Georgia.
ANGELO DASILVA, on July 26th, 2018 at 1:55 am Said:

WOULD LIKE A LICENSE TO CARRY, LOOKING FOR A SECURITY GUARD JOB
ANGELO DASILVA, on July 26th, 2018 at 4:33 pm Said:

HOW MUCH IS THE TOTAL COST FOR EVERYTHING?
Scott Rhoades, on August 21st, 2019 at 3:08 am Said:

What does never been diagnosed with a medical illness mean? Hasn’t everyone been sick at some point in thier lives?
Edward Jeffery. Packwood, on October 30th, 2019 at 6:39 am Said:

Edward Jeffery Packwood
I s former armed security officer in the state of Maryland, Virginia and The District of Columbia ( DC)
I move to Gainesville Florida and would like to become a armed security officer in Florida
Feel free to contact me or passed my contact information on to anyone that can help
Thank you
Edward Jeffery Packwood
1232 E SW 14th Avenue
Gainesville Florida 32601
Tel: 352-318-7526
Dylan Harris, on July 31st, 2021 at 7:18 am Said:

What does it mean by “ never been diagnosed with a medical illness”?
Felix, on August 1st, 2021 at 5:08 pm Said:

I need to apply for D license to qualify for G license? Or I can apply for G Incense alone?