SECURITY INDUSTRY INTRODUCTION & INFORMATION
Congratulations on your decision to embark on a career in security enforcement, public safety, and risk mitigation industry!
You are entering a field that is in high demand, the probability of securing gainful employment in Security Enforcement is more than excellent!
Whether it is people, places, property, or assets – a Security Enforcement’s duty is of vital importance, which is exactly why the protection services industry is one of the most sought-after among employment seekers today, especially with Veterans and retired Law Enforcement. No matter what part of the world you may be in, there is always a solid in-demand need for keeping watch, to protect, and serve the public. Consequently, training requirements and regulations vary from state-to-state in the U.S., and country-to-country.
The time is NOW to be part of this “Essential Service” and our site will guide you step-by-step the process, the requirements, education and training, notarization, and employment and career opportunities in entering the growing Security Enforcement Industry.
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STEP 1 FLORIDA
State Requirements & Documentation
Governing Authority:
Security Enforcement licensure is overseen by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing.
Licensure Categories
- Unarmed Security Licensure is known as the Class “D” Security Officer License;
- Armed Security Licensure is known as the Class “G” Statewide Firearm License.
NOTE: Class “G” Statewide Firearm License is NOT the Florida Conceal Weapon OR Firearm License; however, Class “G” Statewide Firearm License certification meets, and exceeds, education and certification requirements for the Florida Conceal Weapon OR Firearm License.
Minimum Requirements:
Class “D” Security Officer License:
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Be a citizen, or legal Resident, of the United States, or have been granted authority to work in this country by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Class “G” Statewide Firearm License:
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident alien to qualify for a Class “G” License, and you must provide documentation confirming your citizenship status, below:
- If you were born in the United States, submit a copy of your Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport, Social Security Card, Driver License, State-Issued ID card, or Voter registration Card;
OR
- If you are a Naturalized Citizen, submit a copy of your U.S. Passport or the official document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services indicating that you are a Naturalized Citizen;
OR
- If you are not a U.S. citizen, submit a copy of your Permanent Legal Resident Alien card.
State Education & Training Licensing Requirements
Class “D” Security Officer License:
Must submit proof of successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of professional education, and training, provided by a security enforcement academy, or training facility, licensed by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing.
Class “G” Statewide Firearm License:
Must submit proof of having completed an initial course of instruction that includes 28 hours of classroom and range training pertaining to the use of firearms in connection with duties regulated under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes (F.S.). by a security enforcement academy, or training facility, licensed by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing.
NOTE: Students must complete the Class “D” Security Officer License education & training requirements beforehand.
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STEP 2 FLORIDA
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STEP 3 FLORIDA
Security Enforcement Academy & Training Facilities
Register and complete your security education and training requirements at
SECURITY RESOURCES Training Academy.
As a leader in security enforcement education and training provider,
SECURITY RESOURCES Training Academy offers their students the convenience of the following course formats:
- In-Class Instructor-Led;
- On-Line Live-Stream;
- On-Line On-Demand;
- Student Self-Paced, Onsite/Offsite;
- Student Flex-Schedule;
- Hybrid/Blended Courses.
In addition to their convenient course formats, the Academy provides the most flexible options in course scheduling:
- “Express” Weekly Five-Day Course (8-hours per Day)
- “Extended” Bi-Weekly 10-Mornings/Evening Course (4-Hours per Day)
- “Weekender” Two-and-a-Half Weekends (8-Hours per Day)
Another value-added benefit of the Academy is their tuition, and varies payment options, available to their students, such as:
- Affordable Tuition Rates;
- Credit and Debit Cards Accepted;
- PayPal;
- PayPal “Pay-in-4;”
- PayPal “Pay Monthly;”
- Venmo;
- Digital Wallets.
SECURITY RESOURCES Training Academy provides their students with thorough security enforcement-related education that meets, and exceeds, state requirements while providing greater flexibility in Work/Life/Study Student Balance.
To search, and register, for SECURITY RESOURCES Training Academy’s current security enforcement courses, and to watch their “OPEN HOUSE” Presentation, SELECT HERE. *
State Application Packages
Select below, and print out, the required State Application Package(s):
- Class “D” Security Officer License [pdf], State-of-Florida Application Package.
- Class “G” Statewide Firearm License [pdf], State-of-Florida Application Package.
SECURITY RESOURCES Training Academy provides State Application Package Completion Assistance for their students.
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STEP 4 FLORIDA
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STEP 5 FLORIDA
Course Completion and Certification
For BOTH Class “D” Security Officer License, AND Class “G” Statewide Firearm License, require passing a written Final Exam.
NOTE: Class “G” Statewide Firearm License requires additional passing of Firearm Range Qualifications.
Upon successful completion of the course(s), SECURITY RESOURCES Training Academy issues your Couse Completion Certificate for you to submit, with your Application, to the State.
Security Agency Employment Endorsement
The State of Florida requires Initial Applicants to have security agency employment endorsement PRIOR to submitting the State Application Package(s).
This security agency employment endorsement may be found in the State Application Packages:
- Class “D” Security Officer License Application Package, Section X;
- Class “G” Statewide Firearm License Application Package, Section X
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STEP 6 FLORIDA
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STEP 7 FLORIDA
State Application Packages Submissions & Documentation
Class “D” Florida Security Officer License:
There are three options to submit your Class “D” Security Officer State Application and SECURITY RESOURCES Training Academy’s Course Completion Certification:
1. Online Submission:
SELECT HERE to be taken directly to State site for Online State Application option.
2. In-Person:
Visit the a State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Regional Office.
At the Regional Offices, they will provide the following services:
- Receive your State Application;
- Collect State Application Payments;
- License Photographing;
- Fingerprinting.
NOTE: The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, Regional Office will issue a TEMPORARY Class “D” Security Officer License while the Application is being processed.
This TEMPORARY Class “D” Security Officer License allows the Applicant to apply for security agency employment immediately.
To find the closest State-of-Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Regional Office, SELECT HERE.
3. Mail:
State Application and Course Completion Certificate may be mailed to the following address:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Licensing
P.O. Box 5767
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5767
NOTE: Additional items such as fingerprinting, passport sized photo, payments, etc. must be included in the mail-out.
Class “G” Statewide Firearm License:
There are two options to submit your Class “G” Statewide Firearm License State Application and Completion Certification:
1. In-Person:
Visit a State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Regional Office. At the Regional Offices, they will provide the following services:
- Receive your State Application;
- Collect State Application Payments;
- License Photographing;
- Fingerprinting.
NOTE: The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, Regional Office will issue a TEMPORARY Class “G” Statewide Firearms License while the Application is being processed.
Additionally, a physician provided physical and a psychological exam with be required.
This TEMPORARY Class “G” Statewide Firearm License allows the Applicant to apply for agency employment immediately.
To find the closest State-of-Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Regional Office, SELECT HERE.
2. Mail:
State Application and Course Completion Certificate may be mailed to the following address:
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Licensing
P.O. Box 5767
Tallahassee, FL 32314-5767
NOTE: Additional items such as fingerprinting, passport sized photo, payments, etc. must be included in the mail-out.
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