How to Become a Security Guard in South Carolina

Unarmed Security Guard Requirements in South Carolina

• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
• The applicant must have good moral character.
• The applicant cannot have drug or alcohol dependence and must successfully pass a drug test.
• The applicant cannot have any previous felony convictions.
• The applicant cannot have any disabilities that would prevent performance of duty.
• The applicant must submit fingerprints.
• The applicant must submit to a criminal background check.
• The applicant must complete four or more hours of required training by a SLED certified trainer and must successfully pass the written exam.

Armed Security Guard Requirements in South Carolina

• The applicant must be at least 21 years old.
• The applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalency.
• The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
• The applicant must be mentally competent.
• The applicant must have good moral character.
• The applicant cannot have any alcohol or drug dependence and must successfully pass a drug test.
• The applicant cannot have any prior felony convictions.
• The applicant cannot have any disabilities that would prevent performance of duty.
• The applicant must submit fingerprints.
• The applicant must submit to a criminal background check.
• The applicant must complete four hours of required training by a SLED certified trainer and successfully pass a written exam.
• Four hours of handgun training is required by a SLED certified trainer.

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