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Delaware Security Guard Requirements

Delaware currently mandates that in order to become a professional security guard you will need to obtain a professional license.

Delaware has two different set of guidelines for agencies and employees.

For employees to obtain a professional security license in DE the criteria follows:

Must be hired by a licensed agency before appearing at DSP for processing
Must be at least 18 years of age, 21 for firearms guard
Must not have been convicted of any Felony; and/or misdemeanor involving the act of theft, drug offenses, or moral turpitude
Must not have been convicted of Assault III or Offensive Touching within the last three years
Must meet and maintain the qualifications set and approved by the Board of Examiners
Must have completed the mandatory sixteen hours of security guard training
Firearms qualifications must be met through an approved instructor
Must pay a non-refundable processing fee of $69.00

For a employee application please visit here
Delaware Security Employee Application

For security agencies in Delaware the licensure must be approved by the Board of Examiners of Private Investigators & Private Security Agencies. To begin the process of licensure, follow the links below for the Delaware security agencies packet.