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Armed Security Guard Training in Alaska

A license for armed security guards in Alaska is a requirement. In addition, you must obtain firearms certification before your license is issued by the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Other basic requirements that must be met are as follows:

Basic requirements for Armed Security guards in Alaska:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • United States citizen or legal alien
  • No felony convictions or any crime involving the illegal use of weapons
  • Never disqualified from owning a firearm
  • Successfully pass a criminal background check, which may include fingerprinting
  • Pass drug testing may be required
  • Good moral character
  • Alaska driver’s license
  • Pistol permit from Alaska State
  • Complete basic 8-hours of a security guard training course and 40 hours of in house training

In-house Training

  • Laws regarding an arrest
  • Search and Seizure laws
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prevention of fire
  • First Aid
  • Techniques of patrol

Firearm Requirements

  • Successful completion of 8-hours of firearms training and safety by a certified instructor
  • Demonstrate the ability to handle your weapon
  • Annual refresher training

For more information, please call 907-269-5511.

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2 Responses to “Armed Security Guard Training in Alaska”

  1. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET MY ALASKA ARMED GUARD CARD. I AM A CURRENT RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON STATE BUT NEED THE CARD TO APPLY FOR WORK IN ALASKA. PLEASE EMAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW WHAT THE PROCEDURE IS TO PROCURE MY CARD.

  2. When are classes?

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