How To Get A Security Officer Guard Card License In Tennessee
How To Get A Security Officer Guard Card License In Tennessee Video
STEP 1 CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY
Follow the link above to review all requirements to be licensed as an Armed or Unarmed Security Officer / Guard in the State of Tennessee on the Private Protective Services Webpage to ensure that you are eligible.
Note:
If an individual maintains an armed guard registration it is not necessary to also be registered as an "unarmed" guard.
Requirements For Security Guard Registration:
Be at least 18 years of age for registration as an unarmed security guard.
Be at least 21 years of age for registration as an armed security guard.
Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien.
If you are NOT a US Citizen or resident alien your application will be denied.
Resident Alien applicants must provide documentation of their citizenship status.
Not have been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease unless a court of competent jurisdiction has since declared the applicant competent;
If convicted in any jurisdiction of any of the crimes listed in this subdivision (4), have completed serving the sentence or court-ordered probation at least five (5) years prior to application.
Conviction of the following crimes shall disqualify an applicant, subject to the conditions stated in this section:
(A) Any felony; or
(B) Any misdemeanor involving:
(i) Shooting a firearm or other weapon;
(ii) Shoplifting;
(iii) Assault and battery or other act of violence against persons or property;
(iv) Crimes involving the sale, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances, controlled substance analogs, drugs, or narcotics;
(v) Theft of property; or
(vi) Theft of services;
Not be suffering from habitual drunkenness or narcotics addiction or dependence;
Not have any disability that, in the opinion of the commissioner, prevents the applicant from performing the duties of a security guard/officer; and
Be of good moral character. Must meet the training requirements.
STEP 2 SCHEDULE CLASSROOM TRAINING
Alliance Training and Testing instruction programs satisfy all requirements to be licensed in the State of Tennessee as an armed or unarmed security officer. Our objective is to professionally train individuals to become licensed armed and unarmed security officers in the State of Tennessee. Alliance Training and Testing Tennessee programs include; unarmed and armed officer license classes, online on-demand unarmed guard license certification, armed upgrade license classes, and armed renewal license classes. We offer unarmed group discount pricing at varying levels for individuals and companies.
The strategic partnership program allows companies to post free job advertisements to fill vacancies with high-quality candidates. The job board, free job tools, and free step-by-step licensing guide, support students to complete the Tennessee licensing process and provide job placement assistance.
STEP 2 SCHEDULE ONLINE UNARMED TRAINING
Our 100% Online Unarmed License Training Course is fully approved by the State of Tennessee Private Protective Services. The online unarmed Tennessee license course is fully mobile responsive. Take the course on the go from any phone, tablet, or computer. On-demand availability means you learn on your schedule and at your pace allowing you to start and stop at any time and as often as necessary to accommodate your schedule. Students can even start on one device and continue on another. The course is designed to be completed in 4.5 - 5 hours, but students will have access to the course for 30 days from the date of purchase.
STEP 3 GATHER INFORMATION
Follow the link above to review the SECURITY GUARD/OFFICER – APPLICATION and prepare for the class by gathering the information.
Statement of Criminal Records:
Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-116(a)(1) requires that all applicants provide a statement of all convictions and pending charges of a felony or a misdemeanor in any jurisdiction.
You must provide all final Court dispositions (judgments) on any and all charges/arrests.
You are required to provide certified documents of the final court disposition(s) or judgment(s) with the application, including dismissed, suspended or deferred sentences, as well as, a written explanation of the events that surrounded the charges.
If the court no longer has these records on file, you must obtain a letter from the judge or court clerk stating so.
Be advised:
If you check "no" to any of the following questions regarding arrests or charges in the application and there is an arrest record listed on your TBI or FBI report, your application could be denied for a material misstatement. Misdemeanor citations and charges for "bad checks", cases where you may not have been fingerprinted and booked but were required to pay court costs or fines, are reported to the TBI and FBI as an arrest. These charges must also be disclosed on your application.
Record Expungements:
If you were told that a charge or arrest would be expunged from your record, and you would not need to report the charge as an arrest, you should verify with the court clerk or your attorney that the record was expunged and that you have "no arrest record" for the charge or arrest before completing your application for registration. Failure to report charges or arrests that were not expunged from your record and are still listed on your TBI and/or FBI report could result in the denial of your application for a material misstatement.
Military Service Record:
If other than Honorable discharge, attach a separate sheet of paper explaining the discharge, and a copy of your DD214.
STEP 4 ATTEND CLASS
Upon scheduling the class with Alliance Training & Testing LLC, you will receive a confirmation message instructing you to bring a valid US Government Photo ID and (if applicable) payment to the class.
100% Online Unarmed students will receive instant access to the course. The course is designed to be completed in 4.5 - 5 hours, but students will have access to the course for 30 days from the date of purchase.
Upon successful completion of the Armed or Unarmed Security Officer / Guard training class with Alliance Training & Testing LLC, the following items will be provided.
(1) CERTIFICATE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF GUARD TRAINING
STEP 5 FINGERPRINTING
Follow the link above to review the electronic fingerprinting online scheduling website.
All applicants are requested to utilize electronic fingerprint submission.
Applicants should submit payment for fingerprint processing directly to the provider.
Agency Name: Commerce and Insurance
Applicant Types: Armed Guard / Unarmed Guard / Contract Security Company
Agency ORI #: TN920120Z
L-1 Identity Solutions (MorphoTrust USA) (Electronically scanned fingerprint submissions)
MorphoTrust USA will scan and transmit your fingerprints to the TBI and FBI. You should make an appointment with MorphoTrust USA. MorphoTrust USA will transmit the applicant's fingerprints to the TBI and FBI for processing, and the report will be received by this office. You will submit payment for fingerprint processing directly to MorphoTrust USA. Applicants must take approved identification documents to the appointment with MorphoTrust USA.
Scheduling:
L-1 Identity Solutions (MorphoTrust USA)Click on the Tennessee map.
You will enter your application information as prompted online.
Enter the required information.
Call Center Scheduling:
Available Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M. (Central)
If you do not have access to the internet you may call 855-226-2937 (toll-free).
Operators will collect the required information and schedule your appointment.
STEP 6 PREPARE DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
We recommend using your phone to scan documents with the APP CamScanner in PDF format.
Items you will need to scan/have in an electronic format to submit electronically:
- Trainer’s Certificate
- Trainer’s Certificate
- Photo ID / Driver's License
- Passport style picture
As Applicable:
- Criminal Records
- DD-214 (Military)
STEP 7 SUBMIT APPLICATION ELECTRONIC
Submit Electronic (Recommended)
Follow The link above to Online Licensing Services
Important Note:
Board> Select Private Protective Services
Items you will need to scan/have in an electronic format to submit electronically:
- Trainer’s Certificate
- Electronic Fingerprinting Receipt
- Photo ID / Driver's License
- Passport style picture
As Applicable:
- Criminal Records
- DD-214 (Military)
Important note when submitting electronically:
- The Photo ID is not specifically called out during the process, upload it in the "Additional Documents" section.
STEP 8 GO TO WORK!
Unarmed Guards - The applicant may only work using a copy of the completed & notarized application form for seventy-five (75) business days from the date that the completed application form, one (1) set of classifiable fingerprints, one (1) set of passport-style photographs taken within the last six (6) months and the application fee are received by the Commissioner, pending the issuance or denial of the registration card by the commissioner.
Armed Guards - The applicant may only work as an Armed Guard once the license is received at the mailing address on record, but may work as an Unarmed Guard as stated above.
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