In South Carolina, a license is required for unarmed security guards.
Requirements for unarmed security guards in South Carolina:
- Be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a United States citizen or resident alien
- Mentally competent
- Have good moral character
- No drug or alcohol use or dependence
- Complete required training by a SLED certified trainer
- Must successfully pass a drug test
- No disabilities that would prevent performance of duty
- Finger print card
- No felony convictions
- Submit to criminal background check
Training:
- The hiring company provides the required training.
- Four or more hours of training must be completed and a written exam passed and scored.
- The training must be material from the South Carolina Technical College Private Security Training School.
Licensing: $65
For more information, please see http://www.sled.sc.gov/documents/PI/Regulations2006.pdf
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