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Armed Security Guard Training in Delaware

An armed security guard must be licensed in Delaware. A commissioned or arm security guard must meet the basic requirements of a security guard that is not armed with a few extra requirements. Once all requirements are met, the license is administered by the Delaware Department of Public Safety. The license is good for two years and must be valid while employed. To keep license current, yearly courses must be completed.

Basic requirements:

Must be at least 21 years old
Must be hired by a licensed company
Drug testing (which may be ongoing)
Complete background check and finger prints
Must be a United States citizen or registered resident alien (provide proof that you are legally able to work in the US)
No felony convictions or any crime involving the illegal use of weapons (that includes violent misdemeanors and assault lll or offensive touching in the last three years)
Must complete a 16 hour certified training course by the state of Delaware before applying for license
Good physical conditioning

Additional Requirements for armed security guard in Delaware:

Three hour course (firearms)
Shooting range (must discharge gun at least three times a year)
Submit new finger print cards
Pay for new registration card

Fees:

Registration identification card is $20
Application fee is $69
Other fees may apply

Once you have successfully completed the certified course, you can apply for your license as armed security guard by calling (302) 672-5304 to set up an appointment. For more information, please visit the Delaware State Police Department.

8 Responses to “Armed Security Guard Training in Delaware”

Sam James, on July 16th, 2013 at 7:34 pm Said:

Requesting details for Delaware course requirements to obtain and maintain Firearms Guard “Red” Card. How many times per year?, how much ammo and firearm make/model, caliber
virginia d jones, on June 11th, 2015 at 6:02 pm Said:

i am in possession of my yellow id card. i am a retired NYC CORRECTION OFFICER looking to get the red id. where do i take the class?
Donald Mallory, on March 29th, 2016 at 10:47 am Said:

May I train for a Delaware Security License without employment. I have a PA and NJ license and am working as a security officer in PA. I am interested in applying for a job in Delaware that requires a Red Card.
Kerwin toliver, on October 24th, 2016 at 3:55 am Said:

I live in Newcastle Delaware an would like to know where could I begin to start to get my red card for security
Maurice Patterson, on May 28th, 2019 at 6:03 pm Said:

Who gives the course? Where can i sign up?
tameka willis-stokes, on February 4th, 2020 at 6:21 pm Said:

I currently have my yellow security guard license for the state of Delaware, I am not currently working in the security field. I wanted to know if I have to be working as a security officer to obtain my armed security card.
Christopher Lucas, on March 19th, 2020 at 6:27 am Said:

Where can I get armed security officer training
JOSE Julian TORRES, on May 18th, 2021 at 3:12 pm Said:

Would like to know how to start the process of getting a Red Card for Delaware