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Armed Security Guard Training in Massachusetts

Although there is no certification required to become a security guard in Massachusetts, license to carry a firearm is required. Aside from the basic requirements to become an armed security guard there are also firearm training that must be met under the Watch Guard Patrol Agency.

Basic Requirements for an Armed Security Guard in Massachusetts:

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • United States citizen or registered resident alien
  • Successfully passing a background check which include drug testing
  • Massachusetts state driver’s License
  • Good physical conditioning
  • No mental instability
  • No drug use or dependency
  • No acts of fraud or convictions

Training

Training courses are not required by state for security guards in Massachusetts; however, certain training may be required by the company that hires you. Useful training would include:

  1. Role of Private Security
  2. Legal Aspects
  3. Patrol and Observation
  4. Incident Response
  5. Security Resources: Surveillance operation and documentation
  6. Customer Service Issues: Working with and addressing the public
  7. First Aid Overview

Weapons Training & Permit

Depending on the area that you are applying, the requirements will vary. To determine if that refers to armed security guards in Massachusetts you should contact the hiring Watch Guard Patrol Agency or your local county or city police department. However, basic requirements may be as follows:

  • Weapon permit
  • Proof of firearms training and safety from certified instructor

For more information, please visit the website of the Massachusetts State Police or call 617-727-3200.

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16 Responses to “Armed Security Guard Training in Massachusetts”

  1. i would like to know how to go about the training of becoming an armed security guard i am very interested in this position.

  2. Looking for information to become a licensed security guard

  3. hi my name is jose alves i want t take a class for security guard training, i do have my firearms license i want to know how i can take a class because i want t b security guard

  4. Looking for armed license in the state of MA

  5. I am an armed secirity officer and i would like to sign up for the security guard training.

  6. Looking to get qualified to become an Armed Guard. Would like to know of any courses in Massachusetts. Thanks

  7. I am licensed to carry a fire arm and wanted to take the role in working as a security guard.

  8. Interested in armed security only. I graduated the reserve police academy in Boylston, ma. And have a perfect record.

  9. Hi,I’m interested in getting a job as a armed security guard. I already have my class A ltc and train twice a week at the gun club i belong to. What other types of training would I need to become a armed security officer? Thanks Jeff

  10. Hi, I was wondering if there’s any way pass the driver’s license? My younger brother is opening up his own store and asked me personally if I can get certified, he’ll give me the job. However, with the amount of money coming in & out of his business is why I’m looking to be an armed guard. No need to carry if i’m not in uniform or on the job. But I’ve been looking all over for different places & have had no luck finding a good program. Thanks!

  11. just want to become a armed Security Guard I need a class training

  12. Currenrly i’m license in Florida as an unarmed, class d Seurity Officer, chapter 493. I am planning on moving now to Massachusetts and would to continue my career as a security.

    What is required of me and what can to make this a smooth transition from one state to another state. Is there process for transferring or I’m I required to submit a new application with Massachusetts.

  13. Currenrly i’m license in Florida as an unarmed, class d Seurity Officer, chapter 493. I am planning on moving now to Massachusetts and would to continue my career as a security.

    What is required of me and what can to make this a smooth transition from one state to another state. Is there process for transferring or I’m I required to submit a new application with Massachusetts.

  14. I need security guard trainings in Boston kindly let me know where I can be trained

  15. Good morning. I’m interested in security guard training and would like to know what I have to do to get the process started. I am 27 years old and I did my firearms safety training course. I have obtained my ltc.

  16. What if you already have a license to carry concealed?

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