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Welcome to Security Guard Training Headquarters! We have everything you need to make your life easier as you begin your career as a security guard officer. State specific training requirements, a step-by-step hiring process, potential employers and interviews to help you get hired are just some of the helpful things you'll find here.

Security Guard Training in Maine

In Maine, an unarmed security need not be licensed as long as he or she is employed by a licensed security company. So in other words, the licensing requirements fall on the security company as opposed to the employee of that company. However, the company may request that certain criteria be met.

Basic Requirements for unarmed security guards in Maine:

Must be at least 18 year old
Must be a United States citizen or registered resident alien
No convictions punishable by jail time of one year or more in the last 5 years
May be asked to submit to drug testing (which may be ongoing
May be asked to submit to a criminal background check
Must have good moral character
Have not committed any acts of fraud

Other Requirements that May Be Helpful:

Driver’s License
Good physical conditioning
Be able to stand long periods of time
Good Communication skills

Training Curriculum

If training is provided or required, a basic training conducted may include but is not limited to the following:

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

For more information, please consult the Private Investigator Guard Handbook on the License and Permits page on the Main State Police website or call Maine State Police Licensing Division at 207-624-8775.