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Security Guard Training in Virginia

In Virginia, a registration is required for unarmed security guards. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice makes the regulations regarding licensing. There are certain criteria that must be met before a license will be approved. The hiring company is responsible for submitting the application.

Basic requirements for unarmed security guards in Virginia:

Be at least 18 years old
Finger print cards
Mentally competent
No drug or alcohol use or dependence
Must successfully pass a drug test
No felony convictions
No disabilities that would prevent performance of duty
Submit to criminal background check
Successfully complete 18 hours of required training

Training Curriculum:

A basic training must be conducted by a board-approved instructor. Topics may include but is not limited to the following:

Orientation – 2 hours
- Laws and Regulations
- Code of Ethics
- Role and Responsibilities
Law – 4 hours
Security Patrol, Access Control, and Communications – 2 hours
Writing reports – 4 hours
Emergency Procedures – 4 hours
Confrontation Management – 2 hours

Fees:

Registration: $25 Click here for application

Fingerprinting: $50 Click here for application

For more information, please consult the Unarmed Security Guard Requirements in Virginia or call 804-786-4700.

16 Responses to “Security Guard Training in Virginia”

sylvanus Tenga-Leoye, on March 31st, 2012 at 11:45 pm Said:

want to know the required weight and height
John German, on July 24th, 2012 at 3:15 am Said:

I am planning to retire after I complete my next semester as an adjunct for psychology in the community college setting. I have worked in the juvenile corrections setting and in group homes for those with special needs. I am in excellent health, 6-6, 245, and walk 4 miles in less than an hour. I am interested in those settings where I am able to not only supervise but counsel, where my M.Ed. in counseling can be utilized. I look forward to hearing from you.
marv, on January 20th, 2015 at 1:45 am Said:

You don’t have to take a 4 hour written exam here I been work in security over25 years
james kahl, on March 5th, 2015 at 4:09 pm Said:

my name is james kahll I’ve been operator since 1992 IP military loads I help hold everything from a tank muscles CD players even guns and ammo out of Louisiana to North Carolina National Guard’s before I’m 51 years old 511 220 pounds I walk and run a lot
Nina Walker, on March 27th, 2016 at 9:38 pm Said:

Hello,

I would like information on how to become a armed or unarmed security guard. I did corrections a few years ago,so I just want to get back into the field but in a different atmosphere.
Terry, on December 1st, 2016 at 11:49 pm Said:

Do you offer security guard training? In addition do you perform testing for certification?
Bob DeCosta, on March 18th, 2017 at 5:54 pm Said:

Just found out we need to get licenses for cargo handlers for new job at Dulles. We’ll pay for the training but need to know:
* Do you have a location at / near Dulles?
* What will it cost to train / certify a cargo handler in Va.?
* How long will it take from day 1 until certified?
* How many hours of training?
Nasir Ahmadzai, on June 11th, 2017 at 4:24 pm Said:

As a intrest in criminal justice and willing to life in a secure environment would like to work as a security guard to serve better for people and support my self.
Hemant Dube, on June 17th, 2017 at 2:25 am Said:

Hi, looking to renew my dcjs armed please let me know when is next class ..
I am looking to qualify for 40 caliber this time . Please let me know if you have class this week.
Thanks
Shane Hulsinger, on August 2nd, 2018 at 3:14 am Said:

I’m ready to start class any day or training
Ashwin, on November 12th, 2019 at 5:29 pm Said:

I am trying to get an unarmed security training so will you please give me an information about availability of dates of training.Thank you
Carl Richards, on January 14th, 2020 at 2:09 pm Said:

Can I do my training online for the state of Virginia
Carl Richards, on January 14th, 2020 at 2:15 pm Said:

I’m sorry I sent an email asking if I can do my training online for Va. what I need to know is can I take the unarmed training class of 18 hrs online for my Va. security license
Kenneth helms, on March 27th, 2020 at 12:44 pm Said:

Can you take the unarmed classes in Virginia online Would that be sufficient
Nicole C., on May 22nd, 2020 at 10:53 pm Said:

I am a college student looking to receive additional information on unarmed training classes.
Deyshia R., on December 20th, 2021 at 8:34 am Said:

I have my security license in Florida. Would I have to do classes, tests & fingerprinting again?