Armed Security Guard Training in Hawaii

In Hawaii, effective July 1 2013, all security guards will need to be registered. However, the state statues prohibit the use of guns; therefore, it is up to each county to make those requirements for armed security guards. However, counties must satisfy requirement regulations pursuant to section 134-2(g)

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 year old
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Four years of guard experience
• Pass an Exam
• Be mental sound and not suffering from any psychological disorder, which will impede you from performing security guard duties
• No convictions (not including expunged or annulled by the courts)
• Submit to a criminal background check
• Have good moral character
• Have not committed any acts of fraud
• Submit to fingerprinting
• Provide criminal background abstract for the last 10 years
• Good physical conditioning
• Weapon permit issued by county police

Training Requirements:

• Class room instruction (8 hours) before assigned to post
• Yearly refresher training (4 hours)

For more information, see Chapter 463 Private Detectives and Guards or call your local county clerk’s office.