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You will need to contact an Arizona licensed security guard agency to take the eight hours of unarmed guard training. The security guard agency will help you with the paperwork. There may be a charge for the security guard training.
Licensing fees are different based upon paper or digital application. The costs for new vs. renew are the same for each type of license. If your license is expired, your application will be treated as new. The upgrade to armed is for those with an issued and valid unarmed security guard card.
Using the links below, you can get information on licensing requirements, check the status of an existing application, apply using a printable application, or access the online application system if available for the specific business or profession.
The DBPR Online Services website provides information about applicants and licensed individuals for those professions and businesses that are regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Create an account now and begin the new process to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Cards, Security Guard Licensing, Private Investigator Licensing, and Records Requests. For Technical Support on the (PSP) Public Services Portal for Fingerprints, Licensing, or Records, please contact them at (602) 223-2999 and select option 8.
You must also complete an application, submit fingerprints and pay the application fee. You may take the examination after taking the 8-hour Power to Arrest course. After doing so, submit the application (and supporting documents).
Security Guard License Status. Arizona Department of Public Safety :: 2102 W Encanto BLVD, Phoenix, Arizona 85009-2847 :: (602)223-2000.
