Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training

Security Guard

New License Applicants

The Security Guard license issued by CLEET is a three year, renewable license. Applicants wanting to apply for a Security Guard license must first complete the necessary training, submit an application for a license, and undergo a finger print background check. Below are the items you will need to complete a new application.

	* Application with attachments completed and signature notarized.
	* Certified court Judgment and Sentence or letter of no record for each arrest and/or charge, if applicable. (All questions on page 2 must be answered)
	* Legible CLEET fingerprint cards with all required data
	* Two current passport size color photographs or three if applying for an armed license. Paper or plastic photos are NOT acceptable.
	* Local Police Department and Sheriff Department Record Checks
	* Letter of Employment (if applicable) or Bond/Insurance
	* Agency Application (Required if self-employed Private Investigator)
	* Documented proof of experience or comparable training.
	* Payment amount required. DO NOT MAIL CASH. NO PERSONAL CHECKS. (Money Order, Company Check or Cashier's Check only).
	* Fee includes a non-refundable fee of $41.00 for fingerprints
	* If not a United States Citizen, verifiable documentation of legal residence

In general, the cost for a Security Guard license is:

Unarmed Security Guard	$91
Armed Security Guard	$141
Armed Guard and Armed Private Investigator (Combination)	$191

Information and forms necessary for completing an application for Security Guard, Armed and Unarmed, License.

Required Training

Testing Dates

License Renewals

The Security Guard license issued by CLEET is a three year, renewable license. The license expires three years from the date it was issued. To renew a license, the holder must provide proof of continuing education, proof of bond and/or insurance, where applicable, and submit a renewal application, if applicable.

Licenses that are expired for three or more years are not eligible for renewal and must reapply for a new license.

In general, renewal costs are:

License Type	Renewal Fee	Late Fee (One day to six months)
Unarmed Security Guard	$50	$25
Armed Security Guard	$100	$25
Unarmed Private Investigator	$50	$25
Armed Private Investigator	$100	$25
Armed Guard and Armed Private Investigator (Combination)	$150	$25

Forms necessary for completing a renewal for Security Guard, Armed and Unarmed, License.

Individual License Application Supplement (for renewals from six months to three years)

License Upgrades

The Security Guard license issued by CLEET is a three year, renewable license. Licenses may be upgraded to an Armed license, or to a combination license - Security Guard/Private Investigator. Once you have a license, that license may be upgraded, depending on the license.

Upgrades may be made from:

Unarmed Security Guard to Armed Security Guard ($50)

Unarmed Security Guard, adding Unarmed Private Investigator ($50)
(Note: This is actually two separate licenses, and two separate license numbers)

Armed Security Guard Armed, adding Armed Private Investigator ($100)
(Note: This is actually two separate licenses, and two separate license numbers)

   Armed Security Guard Armed to Combination License ($50) - One license, one number
        (If an applicant wants to retain the expiration date and the number of his original license he must pay only an additional fee
         of Thirty Dollars $30.00. ref: 390:35-7-7)

Information and forms necessary for completing an application for upgraded Security Guard, Armed and Unarmed, License.
Prerequisite: Must posses a current, valid Security Guard license to perform an upgrade.

Armed Affidavit

Two recent color passport sized photos (same as initial application and renewals)

Phase IV Training/Testing (Only required for Armed upgrade options)

MMPI (Only required for Armed upgrade options)

Change of Address

390:35-5-13. Notification of change of name or address or telephone number
(a) Private investigators, armed security guards, and unarmed security guards shall maintain, with
the Council, current residential addresses and shall notify in writing the Council of any change of name. Notification of change of name shall include copies of any marriage license or court document which reflects the change of name. Notice of change of address or telephone number must be made within ten (10) days of the effected change. Notices will not be accepted over the phone.