In Alaska, you need to have a license to be a security guard.
Requirements to become a security guard in Alaska:
- Be a United States citizen or resident alien
- Be at least 18 years old
- No felonies within 10 years before the date of application
- No addictions to alcohol or drugs
- Must be emotionally and mentally stable
- Complete an 8-hour pre-assignment security guard training course
- Complete an additional 40 hours of in-service training within 180 days of employment
After you complete your 8-hour pre-assignment course, you then can fill out an application to become a guard. Applications are available online at the Public & Safety Statewide Services Permits and Licensing Unit website. (See New Guard Application). The application must be signed by the applicant and the signature must be notarized.
Again, you can access the actual application here.
Training:
The training must include:
- Law of search and seizure
- Duties and responsibilities to the employer and client
- Fire prevention
- Law of arrest
- First aid
- Patrol techniques
Armed Guard Requirements:
Must have eight hours of pre-service training. Training is to be provided by an approved instructor. It must cover the following:
- Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
- Handling of firearms
- Firearm safety and maintenance
Training may instead be obtained through an instructor who has been certified by a governmental law enforcement agency.
Alaska requires armed security guards to requalify on an annual basis.
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