Security Guard Training Requirements in Montana (Unarmed)

The mountainous state of Montana requires a license for unarmed security guards. Like other states, there are sets of rules and regulations to be followed as well as requirements to be passed in order to qualify you for the position. To fully qualify, the hiring agency must also train their unarmed security officer.

Here are the basic requirements for the unarmed security officers in Montana:  

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a resident of the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be healthy both physically and mentally.
• Must provide proof of citizenship if he/she is a resident alien.
• Must successfully pass a FBI and Montana Department of Justice background check.
• Must provide a passport photo showing full face, head and shoulders.
• Must be employed by a licensed security agency or proprietary company.
• Must provide proof of training.
• Must be able to submit all requirements and has paid all fees needed.
• Must complete finger print card from Montana Board of Private security office.

Unlike armed security guards, the training an unarmed security officer may vary. It is the hiring company’s responsibility to train their unarmed officer. Class course may be 8 hours or more. A basic security guard training is conducted and may include the following but additional courses may also be added depending on the training.

Basic training is as follows:

• Observation skills
• Legal aspects
• Report preparation
• Incident response
• First aid overview
• Patrol and observation

Unarmed security officers can work almost anywhere. The state of Montana has many areas to offer applicants. Malls, schools, hospitals, airports, banks and many others are only a few of the places you can see yourself working. Other unarmed security guards can also work for private establishments or bodyguards for those people who need protection. Additional training may also be required depending on the type of work they are assigned to.

Being an unarmed security officer is also important when it comes to ensuring public security. That is why they are trained in the first place. Each state needs a competent security officer in order to protect the safety of its people. With all the threats of terrorism, it is important that as a security guard you know what you are doing in case emergencies comes up. You are not only protecting lives of other people but you are protecting yourself as well. So take all the necessary training there is for this may help you. Not only that, certifications and other proof of training might help you for your future job application.

Sources:

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