Mississippi Security Training Courses

How to Get Your Security Guard Card in Mississippi

The Mississippi Security Guard Essentials course will prepare you to work as an unarmed security guard in the state of Mississippi. This online security guard course is great for those just starting out in the security profession or as a yearly refresher course for unarmed guards, this 6-hour interactive security guard card course teaches the critical fundamentals for security guard professionals including Mississippi state laws, rules, and regulations.

Minimum Requirements for Unarmed Security Guards in Mississippi

The state of Mississippi does not license or regulate unarmed security guards. While the state does not stipulate the minimum qualifications of an unarmed security guard, most security companies follow these industry hiring guidelines:

• Must be at least 18 years old with provisions that the candidate must be able to perform the duties required of the position

• Must be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Also, the applicant should demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak English and the language(s) most appropriate to his or her assigned duties.

• Successfully pass a background check

• Must not have been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or job related crime for a minimum seven-year period immediately preceding the candidate’s date of hire. Any felony conviction discovered in the course of conducting the search should also be considered relevant to the candidate’s qualifications for the position.

• Submission of a fingerprint card or electronic fingerprint

• Pass a drug screening test

Licensing Requirements in the State of Mississippi

Mississippi does not have any licensing requirements for unarmed security guards and unarmed security guard companies. Armed guards are required to receive a permit from the Department of Public Safety.

To receive a permit, individuals must:

• Complete an application and have it notarized: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/SECURITY-GUARD-PERMIT-APP-%281%29.pdf

• Submit fingerprints and complete a background check

• Not have been convicted of a felony

• Complete a weapons training course

• Complete the Domestic Violence Affidavit and Authority to Release Information forms and have them notarized

• Bring the completed, notarized application to the Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Jackson or a Mississippi Highway Patrol District Substation in Greenwood, Batesville, New Albany, Starkville, Meridian, Hattiesburg, Biloxi, or Brookhaven

• Pay a fee: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/Firearms/Security_Guard_Permits 

The permit must be renewed every four years.

Become the Best Security Guard You Can Be

Becoming a security guard in Mississippi is a rewarding and exciting career decision that offers plenty of opportunities for meaningful work and advancement. By choosing Top Gun Security as your security training academy, you’ll start your security guard career with your best foot forward. You can also take advantage of our online security guard training courses to take your career to the next level. Contact us today via phone or email to learn more about becoming a security guard in Mississippi!