Security Guard License Alabama
Security Guard License Alabama requires its prospective security guards applying for license to:
1. Be 18 years old for unarmed guards; 21 years old for armed guards;
2. submit a correctly answered questionnaire
3. have a valid driver's license
4. have a State of Alabama Pistol License (for armed guards)
Required Training
The amount of training guards receive varies. Training requirements are higher for armed guards because their employers are legally responsible for any use of force. Armed guards receive formal training in areas such as weapons retention and laws covering the use of force.Guards who carry weapons must be licensed by the appropriate government authority, and some receive further certification as special police officers, which allows them to make limited types of arrests while on duty. Armed guard positions have more stringent background checks and entry requirements than those of unarmed guards because of greater insurance liability risks. Compared to unarmed security guards, armed guards and special police typically enjoy higher earnings and benefits, greater job security, more advancement potential, and usually are given more training and responsibility.
More Information
Some cities in Alabama require their security guards to be licensed, others do not. For more information, please check the local Department of Safety, The Attorney General's Office, The Secretary of State or the City Hall where you wish to apply
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