Armed Security Guard Training in Indiana

In the state of Indiana, it is up to the hiring company whether a license is required for a security guard. The licensing process is governed by the Statues & Rules IC 25-30-1-11 Employees of licensee; a security guard can be hired under the licensee, which is the hiring company. The hiring company is responsible for that security guard and must supply a photo ID and fingerprints of each security guard that isn’t licensed, if requested. Now here is where matters get gray. The statues do not address armed security guards for Indiana; therefore, it is left up to the county. However, on the Indiana State website there are requirements expected for those who want to license a firearm.

For companies that require you to be licensed as an armed security guard, you must first meet certain criteria:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be a United States citizen or registered resident alien
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be finger printed
• Submit to FBI background check
• No felony convictions or any crime involving the illegal use of weapons
• Drug testing (which may be ongoing
• Completed of Indiana state certified training courses set forth by the Department of Public Safety for Indiana

Requirements of Weapons Permit:

If needed, please see licensing regulations or follow the requirement set forth by hiring company.
For more information, please visit Indiana Professional Licensing Agency or call (317) 234-3040.