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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

How To Apply For Security Guard Training

By Lillian Powell


To apply for security guard training, the application process and training may be different in certain states, and you might want to consider getting details from the specific location where you want to be employed. Work prospect in this particular field is in exceedingly high demand in some states. Depending on the job obligation, different corporations are providing exceptional starting salaries for very skilled staff.

When the Security Officer Certification Act became effective in 2007, companies intending to hire applicants needed to make sure they were licensed. The requirements to become a licensed guard included taking an approved course and passing the certification test.

The requirements for getting the standard license in New Jersey includes being 18 hears old, passing a criminal background investigation and drug testing, and passing the required certification course. Depending upon the state, there are various kinds of certifications to select from which will help you get the license you want.

Typically, training for the standard license includes but is not restricted to CPR, gang related scenarios, and terrorism awareness. The whole application process to include processing of your fingerprints, license application and course-work does involve a fee and this information is available for your review upon applying for the license. You will need to make sure that you have finished an approved certification class within 30 days once your application has been approved.

Your application may get rejected if you fail to meet the certification requirements within the 30 day time frame. You will be able to work anywhere in the state of New Jersey when you become certified and get your license. The license does expire in 2 years and you will need to renew it before the date of expiration, and an 8 hour refresher course has to be completed as well by an authorized instructor.

For more information on security guard training you should consider contacting the state police in your area for inquiries. There are other resources such as the Department of Labor that can assist you with learning more about the application process and finding an approved instructor for your state.




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