GEORGIA UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

State Security Licensing Authorities: GEORGIA

 

GEORGIA UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

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GEORGIA BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES & SECURITY AGENCIES

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Application - Agency (Company) License

Application - Employee Registration - Security Guard Employee for Active LEO only

Application - Employee Registration

Application - Training Instructor Certification

Application - Weapon Permit

Form - Bond

Form - Complaint

Form - Continuing Education Audit

Form - Firearms Qualification

Form - Online Supplemental Document - Employee

Form - Online Supplemental Document - Training Instructor

Form - Online Weapon Permit

Form - Weapons Discharge Report

Reference - Administrative Policy - Incomplete Applications

Reference - Fee Schedule

Reference - Sample Curriculum

Form - Background Consent

Form - Citizenship Affidavit

Form - License Pocket Card - Wall Certificate Request Form

Form - Petition for Rule Variance or Waiver

Form - Request for Disability Accommodations

Form - Roster Requests

Form - Third Party Authorization

Form Name-Address-Email Change Individuals Only

Form-Secure Verifiable Document Cover Sheet

Reference - Administrative Policy - Incomplete Applications

Reference - Complaint Process Details

Reference - Secure Verifiable Document List 2018

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GEORGIA UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

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The person that applies for an unarmed security guard license in the state of Georgia will need to meet the requirements, which are outlined in the Security Guard Act of 1992 and the amendments that have been added to the act. The license when applied for will be valid for two years with a refresher course mandatory every 12 months to keep the license current according to the present state guidelines.  The requirements for the unarmed security guard include:

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• The applicant will be at least 18 years of age

• Applicants will submit to finger printing

• There will be a criminal background check

• Photo identification with a valid expiration date is required

• The applicant will have a high school diploma or an equivalency certification

 

The person that is obtaining a license, as an unarmed security guard will need training at a state certified facility. The training center will provide the applicant with the education to work in the security sector, with education in:

• The legal and ethical issues that can arise on the job

• Emergency medical care including CPR

• Emergency fire training including evacuations

• Proper writing of reports

• Detaining suspects or shoplifters

• Crowd management

 

The unarmed security guard in Georgia will have the training when completed to provide protection for properties, the public and for private citizens. This employee is an intricate part of many businesses that have shoplifting or theft problems, businesses that do not want intruders and areas where the public needs protection. There are some employment opportunities that might require the unarmed security guard to hold a valid Georgia drivers license. This will be most common in protection of apartment complexes, subdivisions and other properties. For this type of position the guard is usually given a company vehicle, and it is possible their driving record will also be checked for traffic violations.  The places the Georgia unarmed security guard can find employment is:

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• Retail stores

• Malls

• Schools

• Colleges

• Parks

• Parking structures

• Apartments, subdivisions, and hotels

• Private properties

• Private office buildings

 

These are some of the opportunities for the Georgia unarmed security guard, which the certified training will prepare them for the situations that, can occur including shoplifters and detaining them until the authorities arrive. The training will also educate the licensed employee to handle medical or fire emergencies. Training in how to relay information to emergency medical technicians or fire personnel, both orally and in written reports. There will be unarmed security employment, which will have cameras and alarm systems that need to be monitored. This type of monitoring can include on the job training to ensure the unarmed guard understands the daily routine of the monitoring. In other positions like the parking structure, the guard will ensure that vehicles are not stolen or vandalized. The positions the unarmed security guard holds help to keep the public safe, they are able to deter situations that could endanger the employees or public.

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GEORGIA ARMED SECURITY GUARD LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

In order to acquire an armed security guard license in the state of Georgia, they like most other states have certain requirements that must be met prior to being licensed in their state. One of these requirements is that the person applying needs to be at least 18 years of age. The applicant must have either a high school diploma or have taken their equivalency examination. The license for the security guard in Georgia is separate from the firearms license. The guidelines for the armed security guard are covered in the Security Guard Act of 1992 and the amendments that have been attached. This type of employment is one that appeals to person that has gotten out of the military. The other qualifications that will need to be complied with are:

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• A criminal background check

• Submitting fingerprints

• Certified training completed

• Valid photo identification will be submitted

 

The state of Georgia requires that the person applying for an armed security guard license has training provided by a state recognized training center. This training will provide the needed education for the armed security guard to properly perform their duties. There is a requirement for the person that is going to apply in Georgia as an armed security guard to take firearms training. This will teach the person, in instructional classes the legal issues when carrying a weapon. The person that applies for an armed security guard license in the state of Georgia will receive their permanent license that will be valid for two years from the date of issue. The firearms license will be valid two years from the date of issue, the person holding the license will need a training course every 12 months to comply with state laws.

The state regulated classes for the armed security guard will include:

• The legal issues that can arise during employment

• Ethical issues

• Written reports

• Crowd management

• Emergency medical

• Detaining suspects

• Firearms training

 

The firearms training will be both classroom instruction and time at the range where the student will learn marksmanship and target practice. This will enable them to provide the proper amount of protection as a Georgia armed security guard. The instructional classes will educate the person training for the license of the legal issues when carrying a weapon and the proper way to detain a suspect to keep the public and themselves safe from danger.

Licensed armed security guards in the state of Georgia are trained to work in many different security positions that are available:

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• The armed security guard can work in airports, train stations and bus station’s

• Banks and financial institutions

• Government buildings and offices

• Private buildings and offices

• Apartment complexes and hotels

• Retail stores and malls

• Private duty security

• Art galleries

• Museums

• Tourist attractions

• Stadiums

 

These are some of the opportunities available for the armed security guard licensed in Georgia. There are other types of employment in the security sector this licensed person will have the training to be employed.