8 hours | $80.00 
The Unarmed Security Guard registration certificate allows you to work for any DPS-licensed security guard agency in the state. The card belongs to you.
– Expiration will be two years from the date DPS processed the application.
New hire or more than 90 days expired
Steps
1. Be offered employment by a DPS-licensed Security Guard agency. The agency fills out Part A / Employer section of the Registration Application and an authorized person signs it.
2. Security guard completes and sign the Part B / Employee section.
3. Submit fingerprints.
4. Submit a passport sized color photograph of your face. Photographs should be 2″x2″ or smaller. (per A.A.C. R13-6-301.A.4.c.)
5. Complete the 8-hour pre-assignment unarmed training course, Part C. The unarmed training verification must be signed and dated by the unarmed guard trainer, and the Qualifying Party or Resident manager.
6. Submit the registration application. Part A, Part B and Part C must be complete.
7. Submit proof of identification, such as a photocopy of your driver’s license, passport, etc.
8. Submit $72 cash, money order, cashier’s check or security guard agency check payable to DPS. This covers the $50 registration certificate fee and the $22 fingerprint processing fee. The Licensing Unit does not accept personal checks, credit or debit cards.
Unarmed Renewal
– Renewals will be accepted 60 days before the expiration date
– If the renewal is less than 90 days past the expiration date, please add a $10 late fee
Steps
1. Complete and sign the Part B / Employee section of the Registration Application.
2. Submit fingerprints.
3. Submit a passport sized color photograph of your face. Photographs should be 2″x2″ or smaller. (per A.A.C. R13-6-301.A.4.c.)
4. Complete the 8-hour pre-assignment unarmed training course, Part C. The unarmed training verification must be signed and dated by the unarmed guard trainer, and the Qualifying Party or Resident manager.
5. Submit the registration application. Part A, Part B and Part C must be complete.
6. Submit proof of identification, such as a photocopy of your driver’s license, passport, etc.
7. Submit $72 cash, money order, cashier’s check or security guard agency check payable to DPS. This covers the $50 registration certificate fee and the $22 fingerprint processing fee. The Licensing Unit does not accept personal checks, credit or debit cards