Armed Security Guard Training in Wisconsin

An armed security guard in Wisconsin must be registered and obtain a firearm permit. The Wisconsin Department of Regulation & licensing office regulates the licensing of armed guards. Before registration and firearms permit can be issued, there are certain criteria that must be met.

Basic requirements for armed security guards in Wisconsin:

• Be at least 21 years old
• United States citizen or legal alien
• Have good moral character
• Mentally competent
• History or present drug or alcohol use or dependence or distribution is prohibited
• Pass drug test
• No felony convictions
• No disabilities that would prevent performance of duty
• Successfully pass a criminal background check
• Electronic Fingerprinting
• Two forms of photo ID
• Passport photo
• Signed Release of information form for background check

Training Curriculum:

Certain training may be required by the company that hires you. Useful training would include:

• Role of Private Security
• Legal Aspects
• Patrol and Observation
• Incident Response
• Security Resources: Surveillance operation and documentation
• Customer Service Issues: Working with and addressing the public
• First Aid Overview
• Report Writing

Firearms Training Required:

Successful completion of a 36-hour Wisconsin State approved firearms course. A refresher course may also be required annually.

Resources

• Instruction Packet for Security Agency
• Private Detective/Security Guard Agency – Forms
• Private Detective/Security Guard Agency Licensing Requirements
• Firearms Permit Forms
• Procedures for Firearms Certification