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Alliance Training and Testing is Tennessee’s premier home for armed security guard officer training and certification, and unarmed security guard officer training and certification. With years of experience and thousands of successful graduates now pursuing professional opportunities in armed and unarmed security, we have the tools and resources you need to get the training you want for the career you have dreamed about. Our school is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and offers both in-class and online training and certification, as well as unique partnerships with security industry leaders that enable us to offer advanced and unparalleled training opportunities. Online courses from Alliance Training and Testing are the convenient way to gain certification for unarmed security guard officer jobs in Tennessee. We use proven methods to teach you valuable skills that will protect yourself, your clients, and the public from real threats to property and personal safety.

Resources You Can Use to Learn About the Security Profession and Advance Your Career

Never stop learning! Here we have collected a large range of resources you can use to learn more about the security guard profession, about Alliance Training and Testing, and more. Below you will find links to:
● Our online training resources
● Our online store
● The Alliance Training and Testing blog, which reveals more about our company and what is new in the world of security training
● Links to our social media pages, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo, YouTube, Pinterest, and LinkedIn
● Links to other important sites, such as Yelp, Indeed, Foursquare, Alignable, Mix, Reddit, Rumble, About, and more
● A calendar of armed and unarmed security guard training events
● Our location, so you can get directions to training sessions and classes
● Our business services directory

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Yes, you can apply for the license; however, you must be employed by a licensed Security Company or Proprietary Security Organization to work as an Armed or Unarmed Guard 

Yes, doormen and bouncers duties involve control, regulation, or direction of the flow or movements of the public on private property as specified in Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-35-102

No, professional licensed security officers are in high demand in Tennessee and licensed security officers enjoy increased opportunities for immediate full-time and part-time employment 

No. Bounty hunters are hired by the bond agent as specified in Tennessee Code Annotated § 40-11-3
A bounty hunter cannot:
Have a criminal record
Must notify the local police of the defendant's location
Present to the police:
Copy of the warrant and bond
Evidence of bond agent hiring the bounty hunter 

Yes, if you do not attend the class on the training date selected your exclusive and sole remedy is to re-schedule for an alternate training date within 60 days of the original training date selected 

No, all sales of products and services are final  

We make no guarantees of successful completion or licensure Alliance Training & Testing reserves the right to refuse to train or certify any student for any reason whatsoever 

Online Unarmed & Unarmed Class Questions

Yes, both courses have been thoroughly reviewed and fully approved by Private Protective Services and meet all requirements specified in Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-35-118  

No, we have a very high success rate Students are required to achieve 70% on the final exam We follow all the best practices of instructional system design, ensuring our students succeed The course includes chapter reviews and progress quizzes that effectively prepare students for the final exam 

No, we have a very high success rate Students are required to achieve 70% on the final exam 

Every student will have three (3) opportunities to re-take the final exam 

Yes, the course is mobile responsive and accessible on any smartphone with an internet connection 

All students have access to complete the course for up to 30 days Every student will complete the entire course by investing only 10 minutes a day for 30 days 

Armed Class Questions

Yes, the course has been thoroughly reviewed and fully approved by Private Protective Services and meets all requirements under Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-35-118 

Yes, the course has been thoroughly reviewed and fully approved by Private Protective Services and meets all requirements under Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-35-122 

The armed security guard license course is NOT a beginner class We recommend that all students learn how to operate a pistol safely, be proficient with the weapon, and be confident with manipulation skills before registering for the class 

Every student will have (3) opportunities to pass the final exam 

Students may attend the next scheduled armed security guard class (marksmanship training) free of charge to have time to practice and improve their skills 

Yes, the handgun permit training DOES NOT meet the sixteen (16) Hours of Qualifying Training for the armed security guard license 

You must have completed the unarmed security guard license class within twelve (12) months of the selected training day and in that case, you will be eligible for the unarmed to armed upgrade class 

Yes, individuals who are Part-Time, Retired, Reserve Officers, or no longer employed as active police officers will have to complete the training course 

Training requirements are waived if you supply one of the following:
P.O.S.T Certificate
Latest In-service (within last year)
Letter from the Department of Human Resources or Personnel stating you are a Full-Time Sworn Peace Officer
The letter must include the make, model, and caliber of the weapon.
You will still need to complete fingerprinting and pay the application fee 

Length Of Training Questions

Students can complete the entire course in 4.5 to 5 hours by design 

The unarmed security license class is a one-day class 5 to 5.5 hours in length including orientation, breaks and exam time 

The armed security license class is a two-day class (16) hours in length (8 hours of training each day) 

The unarmed to armed security license class is a two-day class (12) hours in length (4 hours Day 1 / 8 hours Day 2) 

The armed security license renewal class is a one-day class (4) hours in length 

Cost & Payment Questions

No. We use PayPal to collect payments, but students may use Visa, MasterCard, and American Express cards to make payments.
PayPal Check Out as Guest Steps
Click the "Pay with PayPal" button.
A new window will open: Scroll to the bottom and click "Pay with Debit or Credit Card."
PayPal guest checkout window will open: Enter information in all required fields
Scroll to the bottom and click "Continue as Guest"
Complete Payment 

Total License Cost Questions

Online Unarmed Class $60
Fingerprints $35.15
License Fee $70
Total = $165.15 

Unarmed Class $65
Fingerprints $35.15
License Fee $70
Total = $170.15 

Unarmed to Armed Class $120
Fingerprints $35.15
License Fee $105
Total = $260.15 

Armed Class $160
Fingerprints $35.15
License Fee $105
Total = $300.15

Online Unarmed Class $60
Unarmed to Armed Class $120
Fingerprints $35.15
License Fee $105
Total = $320.15 

Armed Renewal Class $70
License Renewal Fee $60
Total = $130 

Equipment Questions

Weapon | Magazine | Holster | Duty Belt or Sturdy Belt | Ear & Eye Protection | 50 Rounds of Ammo (Factory Ammo Only / No Reloads

Yes, we have several pistols to choose from, and there is no charge to use one if you register for the class
You will need to purchase 50 rounds of ammunition; reloads are not allowed 

Reloaded or "recycled" ammunition is ammo that has been previously fired and then reloaded to use again 

Authorized Weapons Questions

Yes, Private Protective Services approved a standard 12 Gauge shotgun 

No, rifles are not approved 

Yes, the cost is $30 per additional pistol You will need 25 rounds of ammunition and a spare magazine for each additional pistol 

License Questions

Alliance Training & Testing provides a free eBook with step-by-step instructions to complete the security guard licensing process These steps and the free eBook are available on our website License Process page 

Allow a minimum of four (4) to six (6) weeks for license application processing Time varies due to background checks and exams Wait three (3) weeks before calling to verify your application status

Pending issuance, denial, or renewal of a registration card, the applicant may work ONLY as an UNARMED SECURITY GUARD, if the applicant:
Submits a completed application form, proof of fingerprinting submission, a head-and-shoulder photograph taken within the last six (6) months, and pays the application fee
The applicant keeps a copy of the completed application form on the applicant's person while on duty
The applicant may only work using the completed application form for seventy-five (75) business days from the date of submission 

You may check on the status of your license at verify.tn.gov 

Submit a letter/e-mail explaining what needs to be changed, along with supporting documentation:
1 - Marriage License or Divorce Decree (the page showing where the maiden name was restored)
OR
2 - Court Order
OR
3 - Social Security card 

If you want a new card, you must complete the request online on the CORE website. You will need to select the duplicate license request application and upload the required documents and a statement

There is a $25 fee for the duplicate license 

License Renewal Questions

It is recommended security officers complete renewal requirements thirty (30) days before the expiration date 

A ninety (90) day late renewal period is afforded for license renewal
Unarmed and armed security officers may renew during this time but are not authorized to work with an expired license 

No, as long the license is renewed before expiration

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(615) 669-3121
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Nashville, TN 37238

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