Security Guard Training Classes

Name: Security Guard Training
Start: 2025-05-14T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-15T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Safewatch

Initial Training for Security Guards

Class Length – 12 Hours

Cost – $260*

*Class Only

Mandated by the State of Maryland, this comprehensive 12-hour program fulfills the learning objectives necessary for initial security guard certification. Learn essential knowledge and skills and the latest industry standards and regulations.

Topics Include

Conflict resolution and avoidance, laws affecting security guards, how security certification and renewals are administered, and navigating special situations.

Qualifications For Security Guard Training Certification

be at least 18 years old
meet the standards of the Secretary of State Police
be an employee of or an applicant for employment with a licensed security guard agency or a security guard employer
be of good moral character and reputation
has not been convicted of a disqualifying crime, (any felony)
if currently or formerly employed as a police officer, the individual has had any formal findings by a court, hearing board, or other governmental entity of unlawful or excessive use of force or of making a false statement during the individual’s employment with the law enforcement agency
has not been convicted of a crime that involves a controlled dangerous substance

has not been convicted of a crime of violence, (either misdemeanor or felony)
has satisfactorily completed 12 hours of initial security training that is approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission or has been employed as a police officer in the 3 years immediately preceding the application

Individuals who are not current employees of, or a current applicant for employment with a licensed security guard agency or a security guard employer are not eligible to apply for a State of Maryland Security Guard Certification.

May 2025

May 14 @ 4:00 pm - May 15 @ 10:00 pm