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Armed Security Guard Training in Wisconsin

An armed security guard in Wisconsin must be registered and obtain a firearm permit. The Wisconsin Department of Regulation & licensing office regulates the licensing of armed guards. Before registration and firearms permit can be issued, there a

re certain criteria that must be met.

Basic requirements for armed security guards in Wisconsin:

• Be at least 21 years old
• United States citizen or legal alien
• Have good moral character
• Mentally competent
• History or present drug or alcohol use or dependence or distribution is prohibited
• Pass drug test
• No felony convictions
• No disabilities that would prevent performance of duty
• Successfully pass a criminal background check
• Electronic Fingerprinting
• Two forms of photo ID
• Passport photo
• Signed Release of information form for background check

Training Curriculum:

Certain training may be required by the company that hires you. Useful training would include:

• Role of Private Security
• Legal Aspects
• Patrol and Observation
• Incident Response
• Security Resources: Surveillance operation and documentation
• Customer Service Issues: Working with and addressing the public
• First Aid Overview
• Report Writing

Firearms Training Required:

Successful completion of a 36-hour Wisconsin State approved firearms course. A refresher course may also be required annually.

Resources

• Instruction Packet for Security Agency
• Private Detective/Security Guard Agency – Forms
• Private Detective/Security Guard Agency Licensing Requirements
• Firearms Permit Forms
• Procedures for Firearms Certification