AZ DPS Approved Unarmed and Armed Security Officer Training

AZ DPS Approved Unarmed and Armed Security Officer Training

Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) governing SG licenses

Security Guards: Title 32, Chapter 26

http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=32

Who must be licensed

You must be licensed if…

…You work for a security guard agency that pays you to provide security guard services to other companies.

  • Until you are licensed by DPS, you cannot wear a uniform and/or stand post as a Security Guard.
  • Licenses from other states are not recognized in Arizona.
  • Unless you fall under one of the Exceptions in ARS 32-2606, providing security guard services without a license is a class 1 misdemeanor. Additionally, a violation of these regulations can prevent you from obtaining a license in the future.
    You do not need a license if…

    …You work for a proprietary company as explained in Exceptions. A proprietary company pays you to be their security guard.

    8-hour Unarmed Security Guard Class
    16-hour Armed Security Guard Class
    8-hour Armed Security Guard Refresher Class
    8-hour Shotgun Class
    4-hour Shotgun Refresher Class
    Firearms-Safety Training Record
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