State Courses
Iowa Security Training Courses

The Iowa Security Guard Essentials course will prepare you to work as an unarmed security guard in the state of Iowa. Great for those just starting out in the security profession or as a yearly refresher course for unarmed guards, this 6-hour interactive course teaches the critical fundamentals for security guard professionals including Iowa State Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
Price: $29.99
Length: 6 Hours
Price: $39.95
Course Length – 2 hours
Price: $39.95
The state of Iowa does not require individual security guards to be licensed, but does license private security agencies. Per Iowa Administrative Code 661-121.5(80A), licensees and individual security guards must meet these minimum qualifications:
A licensed private security agency must register each employee with the state by completing an Identification Card Application, submitting current photographs of the employee, and two fingerprint cards for completing a background check. Each employee will receive an employee identification card.
For complete information regarding qualifications and licensing, see IAC 661-121.5(80A):
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/chapter/12-29-2021.661.121.pdf
In Iowa, security guard agencies must be licensed through the Iowa Department of Public Safety:
https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions/administrative-services/bail-enforcement-private-investigation-private-security
To be licensed, a company must:
Checklist for applicants: https://dps.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/administrative-services/licensing/PIPSBE_Checklist.pdf