All Security Officer Licenses Expire On November 30th Of Every Even-Numbered Year
Security Officer Licensing
You Must Complete ALL Continuing Education BEFORE Renewing A License
No Previous Security Experience Required
The Division Of Occupational And Professional Licensing (DOPL) regulates all private security officer licenses to work as a security officer for a Contract Security Company. We have provided all the information you need to know below, but you can also see the DOPL website Security Companies and Guards for information.
There are 5 easy steps to obtain a private security officer license.
1. Eligibility
The Security Personnel Licensing Act of 1995 requires all individuals in the state of Utah to;
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Meet the minimum requirements as described under 58-63-302. Qualifications for licensure and R156-63a-302f. Qualifications for Licensure – Good Moral Character – Disqualifying Convictions. If you have a criminal conviction you may be prohibited from obtaining or holding a private security officer license.
- Complete an approved basic education and training program.
- Obtain an unarmed or armed private security officer license.
Important
All individuals who had a Utah unarmed or armed private security officer license within the past 2 years (expired on 11/30/2022) cannot apply as a new applicant. The individual is required to complete ALL applicable continuing education and renew the license by paying the renewal fee and applicable late fee. See our continuing education information.
If you have had a VALID security license, for at least one year, as a security professional in a state, territory, or district of the United States you may qualify for licensure by endorsement to obtain a Utah security license without having to complete the required training. Select a link below for approved jurisdictions and additional information.
If you have any questions please contact us.
2. Complete The Required Training
Unarmed Private Security Officer License
- Applicants must complete an approved basic education and training program which consists of at least 8 hours and must obtain a score of at least 80% on the final examination.
- Applicants can complete this training online or in person.
NOTE: It is illegal for an unarmed private security officer to carry or have access to a firearm while on duty, even if he/she has a concealed firearm permit.
Armed Private Security Officer License
- Applicants must currently have a valid Utah unarmed private security officer license or recently completed an approved basic education and training program which consists of at least 8 hours and must obtain a score of at least 80% on the final examination.
- Applicants must then complete an approved basic firearms training program which consists of at least 12 hours. This includes at least six hours of classroom firearms instruction and at least six hours of firearms range instruction using a recognized practical pistol course on which the applicant achieves a minimum score of 80% using regular and low-light conditions.
Applicants must complete all armed training in a classroom environment, in person. Armed training cannot be completed online.