Security Training

SLED - South Carolina Licensed Security Officer Training

This class is called “Primary Basic” to be Certified as an Unarmed Security Officer.
This class is called “Primary Plus” to become a SLED Certified Armed Security Officer with Arrest Powers or in other words the “Same Authority” as the local Police Department on the property with the contract.
NOTE: To become an Armed Security Officer you must take BOTH classes with the addition of the “Weapons Portion” which includes the qualifying of the weapon you will carry on your site.

Who do we train?

Individuals who want to start a new career that with a licensed security company and needs to be certified (must already be affiliated with a licensed security company prior to coming to training)
Companies who need to certify their officers
Re-certifying to keep your annual SLED card active
Church Safety Teams
Individuals from other states who want to work in SC as a SLED Security Officer

What do you need to bring the day of your class?

Unarmed Security:

Valid Driver's License or ID
$65 - Unarmed Security SLED fee in the form of a Cashier's check or Money order made out to SLED

Armed Security:

Valid Driver's License or ID
All Firearms that you want to qualify with
100 Rounds of Ammunition
Eye and Ear Protection
$110 - Armed Security SLED fee in the form of a Cashier's check or Money order made out to SLED

PPSB - North Carolina Private Protective Services Security Guard Training

Unarmed: This class is called “Basic Security Guard” to be Certified as an Unarmed Security Guard for North Carolina.
Armed: North Carolina Private Protective Services Board requires successful completion of the 20-hour Firearms Training Course to perform the duties of an armed security officer in this state. The standard format is conducted over 3 consecutive days including both classroom and range time, but scheduling can be customized according to the needs of your company or group.

Possessing a NC Concealed Carry (CCH) permit does not automatically authorize you to carry a firearm concealed. You must submit your armed guard registration application requesting a concealed endorsement and provide a copy of your valid permit to the PPSB. If you do not already have your NC CCH permit, you may request to be issued documentation for CCH training upon successful completion of this course.

This course is also required prior to pursuing PPSB Long Gun training (Carbine and/or Shotgun) and registration.

NC licensed Private Investigators wishing to obtain their Armed Private Investigator license must have already attended the first four hours of the Unarmed Security Guard Course prior to attending the Armed Guard Training Course. NOTE: To become an Armed Security Guard you must take Unarmed and Armed classes with the addition of the “Weapons Portion” which includes the qualifying of the weapon you will carry on your site.

Who do we train?

Individuals who want to start a new career that with a licensed security company and needs to be certified
Companies who need to certify their officers
Re-certifying to keep your ANNUAL card active
Church Safety Teams
Individuals from other states who want to work as a NC Security Guard

What do you need to bring the day of your class?

Unarmed Guard:

Valid Driver's License or ID
Complete Registration

Armed Guard:

Valid Driver's License or ID
All Firearms that you want to qualify with
100 Rounds of Ammunition
Eye and Ear Protection
Complete Registration

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