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In Florida, a Class D license is required to work as an unarmed security guard. It signifies that the individual has completed the necessary training and is authorized to perform security guard duties, such as patrolling, access control, and responding to emergencies. The license is issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
To obtain a Class D license, the following steps are generally required:
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2. Submit an application to FDACS:
This includes providing your training certificate, proof of legal residency or citizenship, a recent photo, and fingerprints.
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3. Pay the application and fingerprinting fees:
The application fee is approximately $45, and there are additional fees for fingerprinting.
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4. Await approval:
FDACS typically processes applications within 10 to 30 days, and you may receive a temporary permit to start working while you wait.
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1. Complete 40 hours of security guard training:
This training can be completed through in-person or online instruction at a licensed security school.
Renewal is required every two years: You will receive a renewal notice approximately 90 days before your license expires and can renew online or by mail.
Key Responsibilities of a Class D Security Officer:
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Patrolling assigned areas to maintain a visible security presence.
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Ensuring access control by verifying IDs and issuing badges.
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Responding to emergencies and incidents.
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Providing a first line of defense and a point of contact for security concerns.
In addition to the Class D license, individuals who wish to carry a firearm while working as a security guard must also obtain a Class G license.
Training
An applicant for a Class “G” license must submit proof of having completed an initial course of instruction that includes 28 hours of classroom and range training pertaining to the use of firearms in connection with duties regulated under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes (F.S.).
The 28-hour course curriculum is outlined here:
Legal Aspects of Use of Firearms — 12 hours
This section of the course covers applicable portions of chapters 493, 775, 776 and 790, F.S., as well as civil and criminal liability issues in connection with the use of firearms.
Operational Firearms Safety and Firearms Mechanical Training — 8 to 11 hours
This portion of the curriculum is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical operations of a firearm and how to handle firearms safely. A written examination will be administered covering the portions of the curriculum dealing with legal use and operational/mechanical training.
Firearms Qualification — 8 hours
This segment of the training course includes practical exercises in the handling of firearms — stance, grip, sighting, etc. — as well as topics pertaining to range safety and range commands. The instructor will require students to fire 144 rounds as part of the firearms qualification for initial licensure (48 rounds of practice fire plus two cycles of 48 rounds for initial qualification). No more than eight hours of the 28 hours of training shall consist of range training.
