Security Guard Training Requirements in District of Columbia (Unarmed)

Are you looking for a security job that requires no license? Then Washington D.C. offers a no license requirement for unarmed security guards. While some states require their unarmed security officers to have a license, District of Columbia however does not require one. They only require their armed security guards to have a license. If you are an interested applicant, then there is no need to have a license nor take the security guard training course.

Although D.C. does not require the applicant to have a license for being an unarmed security, there are a few things that you must complete as part of the requirement needed for the job.

Any person who wishes to work as an unarmed security officer must be:

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Applicant must be a high school graduate. 
• Applicant must be a resident and a legal citizen of the United States or a resident alien. 
• Applicant must be mentally competent. 
• Applicant has submitted finger prints. 
• Applicant must have his or her background checked FBI style. 
• Applicant must be free from any compromising dependencies such as alcohol or drug abuse. 
• Applicant must have no conviction of any serious crime within 5 years of the date of application. 
• Applicant must not have any crime involving firearms, violence and other serious misdemeanors. 
• Applicant must undergo necessary training requirements as required. 
• Applicant must be of good moral character. 
• Applicant must be in good physical condition. 
• Applicant must be able to communicate clearly and effectively. 

A training course is required for any applicant who desires to register as an unarmed security guard. The course varies and covers a range of topics such as emergency procedures, general duties of a security officer and the use of non-lethal weapons. All of these are covered while on the training process. After meeting all the necessary requirements, payments must be made and completed before the applicant is officially registered as an unarmed security guard. Once registered, the registration must be renewed every two (2) years.

Unarmed security officer is not issued to carry any firearm but a can of mace, nightstick or any less lethal weapon might be issued to them with the condition of going under training. It shall be the responsibility of the employer or company to have their unarmed security officers go through such training for the safety use of any issued weapon.

An unarmed security guard can work in various places both public and private settings. Malls, schools, museums, libraries, parks and others are only among of the few places where an unarmed guard can work. Safety is an important thing to protect and not all people are willing to serve and protect others. Being an unarmed security officer is as important as that of an armed. Nothing is more rewarding than serving other people by putting yourself in front of the line. So do enjoy the benefits of being an unarmed security officer.

Sources:

http://www.andrewsinternational.com/training/statereq.html