Armed Security Guard Training in Utah

As an armed security guard in Utah, a license is required. The Utah Division of Occupational and Prof Licensing (DOPL) handles the licensing of security guards. In addition to meeting the basic requirements of a security guard, additional firearms training must be completed.

Basic requirements for armed security guards in Utah:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Valid Social Security number
• Valid Identification (Utah driver’s license, passport
• Finger print cards (2) or electronic fingerprinting is accepted
• Mentally competent
• Have good moral character
• No drug or alcohol use or dependence
• Must successfully pass a drug test
• Never convicted of a felony
• No disabilities that would prevent performance of duty
• Submit to criminal background check
• Expected to know all the Laws and Rules pertaining to your service

Classroom Training

All applicants must complete 24 hours of basic training and pass a written test with a score of at least 80%.
Courses Study should include:

• Legal responsibilities
• Writing reports
• Use of proper force
• Sexual harassment
• Responding to a situation
• Patrolling techniques
• Community relations

Firearms Training and Completion:

You must sit and complete 24 hours of classroom training on your particular firearm in accordance with the rules of the licensing act. In addition, to these 24 hours, you must submit a Certification of Completion form showing that you have completed six hours of firearm instruction and an additional six hours at the range.

Fees are nonrefundable:

Application processing fee: $100
For more information, please call 801-530-6628.

Resource:

State of Utah Division of Occupational and Prof Licensing