Security Guard

Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) governing SG licenses

Security Guards: Title 32, Chapter 26

http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=32
 

Who must be licensed

You must be licensed if:

You work for a security guard agency that pays you to provide security guard services to other companies. 

Until you are licensed by DPS, you cannot wear a uniform and/or stand post as a Security Guard.

Licenses from other states are not recognized in Arizona.

Unless you fall under one of the Exceptions in ARS 32-2606, providing security guard services without a license is a class 1 misdemeanor. Additionally, a violation of these regulations can prevent you from obtaining a license in the future.

You do not need a license if:

You work for a proprietary company as explained in Exceptions. A proprietary company pays you to be their security guard.

Note to Peace Officers: Peace officers operating a security agency (business) must be licensed per the requirements of this website. This means the submission of an application, fees, a workman's compensation policy, liability insurance, a list of employees and a recent letter from the agency head (or designee) that the officers may wear department uniforms and drive department vehicles. If your agency will not permit the use of agency uniforms and vehicles, you must follow the instructions below pertaining to security uniforms and vehicles. Recent inquiries of various risk management and human resources entities has shown that they WILL NOT cover officers working in this capacity, the only exception is typically if the job was coordinated through an authorized agency off duty work coordinator - check with your department for further information as the policy may vary between agencies. If your agency will cover you in this security capacity, submit a written statement from BOTH your HR and Risk Management directors, in addition to all the other required application paperwork. Consult with your agency head and HR department before creating a security business due to conflicts related to peace officer status and liability while working for a security company.
 

Unarmed Security Guard

The Unarmed Security Guard license allows you to work for any DPS-licensed security guard agency in the state.

The card belongs to you.

Expiration will be two years from the date DPS processed the application.

New hire, or more than 90 days expired

Steps

1. Be offered employment by a DPS-licensed Security Guard agency. The agency fills out Employer section of the Registration Application and an authorized person signs it.

2. Complete and sign the Employee section.

3. Submit fingerprints.

4. Submit a color photograph of your face. 

5. Complete the 8-hour pre-assignment training course.

6. Submit the training verification, signed and dated by the agency.

7. Submit $74 cash or money order payable to DPS. This covers the $50 license fee and the $24 fingerprint processing fee. No personal checks will be accepted.
 

Renewal

Less than 60 days before the expiration date

Less than 90 days past the expiration date (add $10 late fee)

Steps

1. Complete and sign the Employee section of the Registration Application.

2. Submit fingerprints.

3. Submit a color photograph of your face.

4. Complete the 8-hour pre-assignment training course.

5. Submit the training verification, signed and dated by the instructor.

6. Submit $74 cash or money order payable to DPS. This covers the $50 license fee and the $24 fingerprint processing fee.