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ARMED SECURITY GUARD/OFFICER
License Description
ARMED SECURITY GUARD/OFFICER
Employed by a contract security company or a proprietary security organization to protect persons and/or property from criminal activities. May be armed or unarmed, depending on whether he or she has met all armed guard applicant requirements and is authorized by written directive to carry a firearm.
REQUIREMENTS:
At least 18 years of age for registration as an unarmed security guard, 21 for registration as an armed security guard, US citizen or resident alien, be legally mentally competent, be of good moral character, free of habitual drunkenness or narcotics addiction or dependence, have no disability which would prevent performance of duties, free of convictions including probation for 5 years for serious crimes or crimes involving firearms, shoplifting, or violence. Must meet the training requirements.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Training includes an examination covering subjects in which the individual must have training. All candidates must complete a four hour basic course including 1 hour each of orientation, legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer, emergency procedures, and general duties with additional training for carrying the weapons or other devices that are less than lethal that he will use. An armed guard must complete eight additional hours in the classroom covering legal limitations on the use of a firearm, handling of a firearm, and safety and maintenance of firearms, and an additional four hours of marksmanship training and achieve a minimum of 70% on any silhouette target course approved by the commissioner. Within 15 days of employment at an establishment with on-premises alcohol consumption, take two additional training courses.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Every two (2) years. Prior to renewal, Armed security guards must complete four hours of refresher training and requalify in the use of a firearm by achieving a minimum of 70% on any silhouette target course approved by the commissioner.
Licensing Agency
Department of Commerce and Insurance
Division of Regulatory Boards
Division of Regulatory Boards
Davy Crockett Tower, 500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37243-1158
(615) 741 6382
Active Status
Active
Continuing Education
Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record
Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education
No educational requirements
Exam
State exam required
License Type
Stand-alone license
License Updated
08/10/2023
Physical Requirements
Some physical requirements
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