In Person Course
We will be conducting our next "Unarmed" Guard Card class on AUGUST 29th Cost of the class is $50.00 and must be paid for in advance online here. If you are looking for a job and are hired by Legion you will be eligible to have this fee refunded at a later time. The class will be conducted at our office located at 408 N Sacaton Street in Casa Grande. Hours are 0800-1600. Upon your successful completion of the class, you will be provided a certificate of training. This class will also satisfy DPS requirements for those of you looking to renew your current card. Make sure to bring a valid Arizona driver license, social security card and your current unarmed guard card (if renewing).
Online Course
We are currently offering online courses through our affiliate program website.
Arizona DPS Unarmed Guard Card Course - 8 Hours.
This is perfect for completing the course on your own time at your own pace.
If you are Interested in getting or renewing your guard card click the link below
To obtain a security guard license, commonly called a "guard card," in Arizona, you must meet specific requirements set by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS). The process varies slightly depending on whether you aim to become an unarmed or armed security guard.
Unarmed Security Guard Requirements:
1. Age and Citizenship: You must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or legal resident authorized to seek employment in the United States.
2. Criminal Background: You should have no felony convictions or pending indictments. Additionally, within the five years preceding your application, you must not have been convicted of misdemeanors involving personal violence, misconduct with a deadly weapon, dishonesty, fraud, arson, theft, domestic violence, narcotics offenses, or sexual misconduct.
3. Training: Complete an 8-hour unarmed security guard training course from a state-certified facility. This training covers criminal law, arrest laws, uniform and grooming standards, communication, use of force, general security procedures, ethics, crime scene preservation, and emergency response procedures.
4. Application Process:
Fingerprinting: Submit a fingerprint card (Form FD-258) for a background check.
Photographs: Provide two passport-sized color photographs of your face.
Identification: Include a copy of your driver's license or another valid form of identification.
Fees: Pay a processing fee of $72, which includes a $50 application fee and a $22 fingerprint fee.
Submit the completed application and all required documents and fees to the AZDPS Licensing Unit. Processing times may vary, but applications without complications are typically processed within 10 days.
After completing the necessary training and gathering all required documentation, submit your application to the AZDPS Licensing Unit for processing.
For detailed information and access to application forms, visit the Arizona Department of Public Safety's official website.
Please note that regulations and fees are subject to change. For the most current information, it's advisable to consult the AZDPS directly or visit their official website.