Security Guard Training Requirements in Kansas (Unarmed)

License is required for all applicants wishing to be employed as unarmed guards in the state of Kansas. Certain requirements should also be met along with completion of state certified trainings. This is in accordance to the legislative Act K.S.A. 75-b and the Kansas Administrative Regulations statutes, which are laws governing unarmed security guards. The Kansas Attorney General’s Office is the authority that regulates all issued licenses. As in all other states, Kansas also has a set of standards and criteria that should be met in order to qualify. Depending upon the employer, additional requirements might be needed.

The list below provides the basic qualification information for unarmed security guards.   

• The applicant must be at least 18 years of age. 
• The applicant must possess a high school diploma or any equivalent documents. 
• The applicant must present a valid working permit proving that he or she has the legal right to work in the U.S. 
• Fingerprints are required to be submitted. 
• A background check will be done by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 
• The applicant must be cleared from all records involving felony convictions, illegal acts, crimes and other misdemeanors. 
• The applicant should have no records of addiction to drugs and alcohol. 
• He or she must have a good moral character and should be in good physical condition. 
• He or she must be able to pass the security guard training course certified by the state of Kansas. 

Application Information 

All candidates are required to submit an application form which contains needed information about the applicants. This form is used to evaluate the applicant’s qualification, whether he or she will be fit for the job, and if the criteria and standards set by the employer are met. 

• General Information 

Included in this category are basic information such as full name, current address, age, contact numbers, physical characteristics, marital status and information about the hiring employer. Applicants should also indicate whether he or she had previously received a security officer’s permit and if it was revoked or suspended. A list of medical history involving mental and emotional disorder should also be provided. 

• Employment

All employments for the past ten years should be listed complete with information about the previous employers. The applicant should also list all previous residences for the past ten years. If the candidate has ever served in the Military, he or she should state which branch, the date of service and the type of discharge. 

• Criminal History 

If the applicant has been convicted of felony and misdemeanors, or if there had been records of violations of the uniform code of Military justice, it should be shown in the list provided. 

Security Guard Training Course 

A state-certified training is required for each applicant to complete. Training should be done in a facility within the state of Kansas which has been approved or accredited. The course will educate the applicants of the basics they will need in performing their tasks such as the following: 

• Laws of the state 
• Proper detainment of criminal suspects 
• Response to fire and medical emergencies 

License is valid only for two years and should be renewed 30 days prior to the application date. 

Sources:

http://www.kckpd.org/files/u1/guardapplication.pdf