Security Guard
Training Requirements in Maryland
(Unarmed)
Maryland is
known to be one of the environmentally friendly states
among other states in the US. With its vast forestry,
some of these areas need to be protected. Security is one
of the main reasons why the state of Maryland offers
individuals who are interested to work as an unarmed
security officer. Not only that, a licensed security
guard can work in other facilities that require having a
secured area.
In order to
become an unarmed security guard in the state of
Maryland, an applicant must be qualified first before
his/her license is granted.
Any person who
wants to be a licensed unarmed security guard must first
meet the following criteria:
- Applicants
must be a resident of the United States and must be
able to provide proof of his
residency.
- Applicants
must be 18 years old at
least.
- Applicants
must have a valid driver’s
license.
- Applicants
must be in good physical condition and can stand in
long periods.
- Applicants
must be subjected to an FBI style background
check.
- Applicants
must submit 2 colored passport size photos. Shoulders
must be included in the
picture.
- Applicants
must not be convicted of any felony or any criminal
acts.
- Applicants
must be free from any psychological disorders that
might impede him in performing his
duties.
- Applicants
must have good communication skills and can follow
instructions well.
- Applicants
must not multiple drinking convictions whether in
vehicle or not.
- Applicants
must submit his/her finger
prints.
- Applicants
must complete the application form with correct
information regarding them.
- An FBI
fingerprint card will also accompany the application
and a fingerprint card can be obtained at the
Maryland State Police.
- All fees must
be paid before submitting the application
form.
- An unarmed
security guard in the State of Maryland is not
subjected to an arms training but they will undergo
course training in class which includes the
following:
- Written
reports
- Ethical and
legal issues
- Working with
authorities in a professional
manner
- Dealing with
the public
- Emergency
training with CPR
- Crowd
control
- Communication
Skills
- The use of
force allowed by an unarmed guard in the State of
Maryland
This security
guard training will help educate the
unarmed security officer in order to maintain public
safety and welfare. A competent security guard is always
a good qualification for an applicant to be granted
his/her license. Once the training is completed, the
state of Maryland will then grant the applicant his/her
unarmed security guard license. An unarmed security can
work in areas such as malls, banks, museums, libraries,
schools, hospitals, government facilities and many more
just as long as they have a valid
license.
Sources:
http://www.michie.com/maryland/lpExt.dll/mdcode/298ed/15a3/2b99?fn=document-frame.htm&f=templates&2.0
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