Tuition Cost $50.00

COURSE OVERVIEW

Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance requires Un-Armed Security Guards to renew their license every two years.

Course Requirements:

• Students must be 18 years old to become an unarmed guard.
• Student will need to submit a Photo (PASSPORT STYLE)
• Completion form provided by Training Instructor.
• Training Instructor will ensure that all training materials are provided.

Course Topics

• Basic duties of a security officer
• Arrests
• Report writing
• Basic first aid
• Emergency response

The entire course, including a 50-question final exam, is designed to be completed in 2-2.5 hours. Student must pass with a score of 70 percent or better. Student will receive a training transcript to be uploaded to the state of Tennessee. Upload all documents to the new online Tennessee Private Protective Services portal https://core.tn.gov.

Your next step to get the license:

1. Gather your documents.

Digital proof of training provided by the training instructor (emailed to you).
DD214 form if you have ever been in the military.
Court Clerk certified final disposition of any arrests.
Proof of Citizenship documents if you immigrated to the United States (such as a Green Card).

2. Upload all documents to the new online

Tennessee Private Protective Services portal https://core.tn.gov You must have an e-mail address to register for the State’s new portal and a credit or debit card to pay your state fee.

3. Pay the state fees:

Unarmed Guard License Fee ($70.00)

Digital Fingerprint Fee ($35.15). Fingerprint scheduling can be done at https://www.identogo.com/ or call Monday-Friday, 8:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M.(Central) to schedule an appointment.

State fees are subject to change without notice.