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Armed Security Guard Training in Utah

As an armed security guard in Utah, a license is required. The Utah Division of Occupational and Prof Licensing (DOPL) handles the licensing of security guards. In addition to meeting the basic requirements of a security guard, additional firearms training must be completed.

Basic requirements for armed security guards in Utah

Be at least 21 years old
Valid Social Security number
Valid Identification (Utah driver’s license, passport
Finger print cards (2) or electronic fingerprinting is accepted
Mentally competent
Have good moral character
No drug or alcohol use or dependence
Must successfully pass a drug test
Never convicted of a felony
No disabilities that would prevent performance of duty
Submit to criminal background check
Expected to know all the Laws and Rules pertaining to your service

Classroom Training

All applicants must complete 24 hours of basic training and pass a written test with a score of at least 80%.

Courses Study should include

Legal responsibilities
Writing reports
Use of proper force
Sexual harassment
Responding to a situation
Patrolling techniques
Community relations

Firearms Training and Completion

You must sit and complete 24 hours of classroom training on your particular firearm in accordance with the rules of the licensing act. In addition, to these 24 hours, you must submit a Certification of Completion form showing that you have completed six hours of firearm instruction and an additional six hours at the range.

Fees are nonrefundable

Application processing fee: $100
For more information, please call 801-530-6628.

Resource

State of Utah Division of Occupational and Prof Licensing

8 Responses to “Armed Security Guard Training in Utah”

Samuel J. Zbinden, on October 16th, 2012 at 1:59 pm Said:

I am interested in participating in your Armed Security Guard Course
Jeremy Garcia, on September 1st, 2013 at 11:39 pm Said:

Can u please send me the place to go so I can get started on an armed security career. I’m very interested and it’s something I would love to pursue..It would be very much appreciated, please contact me. Thank You very much. Jeremy Garcia
Javin Warner Lindley, on May 7th, 2014 at 5:25 pm Said:

I am extremely interested in taking your armed guard training course. Please contact me and let me know what I need to do.
Taylor Barlow, on August 14th, 2014 at 6:59 pm Said:

I am interested in earning my Armed Guard License in Utah. Do you know someone that I can go to for that training?

Thank you,

Taylor
James Dieu, on January 11th, 2016 at 1:30 am Said:

Tuition?
Financial aid ?
Scheduling?
Thanks
Anthony bell, on May 22nd, 2016 at 12:35 pm Said:

I have a few things on my background which I’m not sure if I will be able to work for you. I have a theft back in 2007 which I got charged cause my buddy stole a cell phone and he wouldn’t admit to it so we both got charged. And I have a domestic violence cause me and my girlfriend at the time got into an argument and I threw a shoe at her and hit her in the leg with it
Would those disqualify me from working with you?
Kwizera Posiano, on January 17th, 2018 at 10:48 am Said:

Iam unarmed security officer. I need training for my armed license
Tim Panter, on September 24th, 2019 at 11:09 pm Said:

I am located in Utah and I am interested in participating in your armed security guard course. Could you please send me more information. Thank you