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Security Guard

At a Glance

Enhance your professional credentials and make a significant impact in the security field. Mandated by the State, this comprehensive 12-hour program fulfills the learning objectives necessary for initial security guard certification. Learn essential knowledge and skills and the latest industry standards and regulations. Topics include conflict resolution and avoidance, laws affecting security guards, how security certification and renewals are administered, and navigating special situations.

Approx. Number of Hours/Months:

12 hours/3 days

Program Cost:**

$250

Est. Hourly Wage:*

$18.23 per hour

Min. Occupational Requirements:

18 years old; must be a U.S. citizen or possess documentation that allows you to work in this country; must be of good character and reputation; must not have a felony or misdemeanor that is directly related to your fitness and qualification.

Security Guard Job Overview

Security guards work for licensed security agencies to protect individuals or properties.  

Licensure/certification earned

Students who successfully complete this course will receive a training certificate that is required to submit to the Maryland State Police when applying for a Security Guard Certification.

Financial Assistance

Funding is available to help pay for short-term job training. Up to 90% of costs may be covered to complete this training program.

Curriculum

Mandated by the State, this comprehensive 12-hour program fulfills the learning objectives necessary for security guard initial license qualification. This course equips security professionals with essential knowledge and skills, ensuring they are up-to-date on the latest industry standards and regulations. Topics include conflict resolution and avoidance, laws affecting security guards, how security guard initial licensing and renewals are administered, and navigating special situations. Upon successful completion, participants will receive training certificates, providing documentation to the Maryland State Police of their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in the security industry.

Additional Information & Program Requirements

Only individuals who are current employees of or current applicants for employment with a licensed security guard agency may apply for a State of Maryland Security Guard Certification. A sponsoring agency is required for certification by the State.

LAW-023 Security Guard In-Service Training

Interested in enrolling?

Contact our Workforce, Business & Community Education Office (Room A115) if you have any questions or concerns.

410-386-8100 | cet@carrollcc.edu

*Wages are based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and are estimates only. 

**Unless noted, cost does not include any required textbooks and related materials, applicable licensing fees, background check fees, testing fees or prerequisite courses.