$65
To work as an unarmed security guard in Tennessee, you must be at least 18 years old.
General Training (4 hours): This training covers the basics of security work, such as orientation, legal powers and limitations of a security guard, emergency procedures, and general duties.
Additional Training: If you carry any less-than-lethal devices, such as a baton, electronic control device, or chemical spray, you must complete training specific to each device.
Your employer is responsible for keeping records of this training.
All training courses must be taken by a certified trainer approved by the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance.
Yes. The course has been thoroughly reviewed and fully approved by Private Protective Services and meets all requirements under Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-118. This states that all candidates must complete a four-hour basic course, including one (1) hour each of the following:
(A) Orientation
(B) Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer
(C) Emergency procedures
(D) General duties
The entire class, including orientation, breaks, and exam time, takes 5.5 to 6 hours.
This course costs $65.
Unarmed Class = $65
Fingerprints = $35.15 (fingerprinting costs may vary)
License Fee = $70
Estimated Total = $170.15
We have a very high success rate and adhere to best teaching practices to give you the best chance of passing. The course includes chapter reviews and progress quizzes that effectively prepare students for the final exam.
Students are required to achieve at least 70% on the final exam.
Every student will have three opportunities to pass the final exam. We encourage all our students to succeed; students are allowed to review the course areas they may have had difficulty with to prepare to re-take the exam.
Alliance Training & Testing provides a free E-Book with step-by-step instructions for completing the unarmed security guard licensing process.
These steps and the free E-Book are available on our website's License Process page.
No! Tennessee has a high demand for professional licensed security officers, creating numerous opportunities for full-time and part-time employment.
Our job board, free job tools, and eBooks on the License Process page offer valuable support to students and aid in job placement.
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