Sign Up for a Security Guard License or Certification Class
New Unarmed Guard License - $80 (Pay on day of training)
Course Length: 4 Hours
State approved course to become a Tennessee Unarmed Security Guard.
Unarmed Guard License Renewal- $80 (Pay on day of training)
Course Length: 4 Hours
State approved course to renew a Tennessee Unarmed Security Guard license.
Unarmed Upgrade to Armed - $100 (Pay on day of training)
Course Length 12hrs (2 days)
State approved course to Upgrade from Unarmed Guard License to Armed Guard License in Tennessee.
*Has some restrictions - Unarmed License less than (1) year
Required Equipment:
Reliable Handgun
Holster
(2-3) Pistol Magazines
Magazine Pouch
50 Rounds of Ammo
Weather Appropriate Clothing
Closed Toe Footwear
New Armed Guard License - $160 (Pay on day of training)
Course Length: 16 Hours (2 Days)
State approved course to become a licensed Armed Guard in Tennessee.
Required Equipment:
Reliable Handgun
Holster
(2-3) Pistol Magazines
Magazine Pouch
50 Rounds of Ammo
Weather Appropriate Clothing
Closed Toe Footwear
Note Taking Material
Armed Guard License Renewal - $80 (Pay on day of training)
Course Length: 6 hours
State approved course to renew a Tennessee Armed Guard License.
Required Equipment:
Reliable Handgun
Holster
(2-3) Pistol Magazines
Magazine Pouch
50 Rounds of Ammo
Weather Appropriate Clothing
Closed Toe Footwear
Note Taking Material
Add a Weapon - $40 (Free for APA customers)
Course Length: 2 hours
In Tennessee you must qualify on any make, model and caliber of weapon you use while working as a Security Guard. We provide this for free to customers who did their most recent license or renewal with us.
Required Equipment:
Reliable Handgun
Holster
(2-3) Pistol Magazines
Magazine Pouch
50 Rounds of Ammo
Weather Appropriate Clothing
Closed Toe Footwear
Note Taking Material
Less-Lethal Package - $60 each or $180 for all (Pay on day of training)
State approved course for certification to carry Electronic Control Devices, Pepper Spray, and Baton for Tennessee Security Guards.
TASER - $60 (Pay on day of training)
Course Length: 4 hours
State approved course to receive a certification to carry a TASER or Electronic Control Device as a Security Guard in Tennessee.
Expandable Baton - $60 (Pay on day of training)
Course Length: 4 hours
State approved course to receive a certification to carry an expandable baton as a Security Guard in Tennessee.
Pepper Spray - $60 (Pay on day of training)
Course Length: 4 hours
State approved course to receive a certification to carry Pepper Spray as a Security Guard in Tennessee.
Dallas's Law - $100 (Pay on day of training)
Course Length: 4 hours
State approved course for certification to work at a location that serves alcohol.
If you’re a security officer in the State of Tennessee, and you perform security at a location that holds a permit or license for on-premises consumption of alcohol, then you are required to complete this training that covers de-escalation, safe restraint, first aid, and CPR. (these are not Red Cross certifications)
Active Shooter Response - $180 (Pay on day of training). This class is run on the first Friday of every month, but we can do an on call solo class for $250 if you need it immediately.
Course Length: 8 hours
State approved course required for any Tennessee Security Guard who will work in a school.
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