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Security Guard Training in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, a license is required for unarmed security guards. The process is rather detailed. An applicant or hiring company must petition the court for the license. The County Clerk’s office is limited to the questions they can answer about this process and recommends that an attorney be retained for such matters.

Basic requirements to submit petition for unarmed security guards in Pennsylvania:

Must file a petition with the following attachments:

• Passport photos (2)
• Letters from character witnesses pointing out your good moral character
• Certified proof of criminal background check
• Fingerprint card with fee (this card must be submitted to the County Clerk’s office with a money order that will be mailed to the Pennsylvania State police)

Statewide requirements that may be helpful in getting Petition Approved:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Citizenship
• Mentally competent
• Have good moral character
• No drug or alcohol use or dependence
• No felony convictions
• No disabilities that would prevent performance of duty

Training Requirements

In Pennsylvania, there are no set rules as to the type of training or experience required. It is ultimately up to the judge.

Fees are nonrefundable:

Fingerprint card: $17.50 (money order must be made out to the Pennsylvania State Police)

License: $200 (This fee is paid only if petition is approved)

For more information, please read Promulgation of Local Rules of Civil Procedure; No. 6513 CV 2005 or call the Pennsylvania County Clerk’s office at 570-517-3387.