Security Guard

Exam
State exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
Experience
Background check
Felony convictions prohibited

Individuals (to be licensed as an armed security guard) must be licensed as an unarmed private security guard, be at least 21 years old, have a current firearms certificate issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, fill out an application and pay a $121 fee.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Specific course required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
Felony convictions prohibited

Issuing body

Department
Department of Licensing
Address
2000 4th Ave W Olympia, WA 98502
Last updated
September 9, 2024

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Source and verification

This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Licensing — see the issuing body section above.

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