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Armed Security Guard Certification (2 part class)

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER / GUARD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE Class cost: $180.00 (16 hours) Training to become a Tennessee-certified armed security officer includes an examination covering specific subject materials. STATE REQUIREMENTS says all candidates must complete: 4-hour basic course that includes one (1) hour each of: Orientation Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer Emergency Procedures General Duties 8 hours in the classroom covering: Legal limitations on the use of a firearm Handling of a firearm Safety and maintenance of firearms 4 hours of marksmanship training which includes a shooting test that requires a minimum of 70%  score [...]

Armed Security Guard Certification (2 part class)2026-05-06T23:37:33-04:00

Armed Security Guard Recertification

ARMED RE-CERTIFICATION     Class cost: $80.00 (4 hours) A re-certification for a Tennessee armed security officer must occur every two years. Every two (2) years armed security guards must complete 4 hours of refresher training and re-qualify in the use of a firearm by achieving a minimum of 70% on any silhouette target course approved by the commissioner prior to the renewal of their guard registration. Subject material covered in re-certification:  Firearms safety guidelines -- Function and operation of a firearm -- Basic marksmanship skills -- Practical Performance      

Armed Security Guard Recertification2026-02-18T11:19:50-05:00

Unarmed Security Guard Certification

Unarmed Security Officer/Guard Requirements for the State of Tennessee Class cost: $80.00 (4 hours) Training to become a Tennessee certified unarmed security officer includes an examination covering specific subject materials. All candidates must complete a four hour basic course including one (1) hour each of: Orientation Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer Emergency Procedures General Duties

Unarmed Security Guard Certification2026-02-18T11:36:35-05:00

Unarmed Security Guard Renewal

Unarmed Security Officer/Guard Requirements for the State of Tennessee Class cost: $55.00 (2 hours) Training to renw a Tennessee certified unarmed security registration includes an examination covering specific subject materials. All candidates must complete a two hour basic course. Refresher on the following subjects: Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer General Duties

Unarmed Security Guard Renewal2026-02-18T12:02:12-05:00

Tactical Handcuffing and Search

Tactical Handcuffing and Search Class cost: $75.00 (4 hours) Tactical handcuffing and search is a course designed to assist security professionals with information and practical techniques in the proper application of wrist restraints and search procedures without the concern of civil repercussions Use of force and force applications of locks Handcuff Nomenclature Types of Subjects to Handcuff Criteria to Legitimately Search Locks and Takedowns Search Procedures Selection/Maintenance Function/Operation Positioning/Application The course also includes several drills and knowledge assessments for the certification. This is a physical class and students will need to be able to get up and down from a standing [...]

Tactical Handcuffing and Search2026-02-18T17:39:32-05:00

Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) User Course

Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) User Course Class cost: 75.00 (4 hours) This course provides the basic operational theory and practical training for users to reasonably safely and effectively operate CEWs. This course covers the major CEWs, and will certify those who successfully complete the course as CEW users CEW Technology Neuro‐muscular Incapacitation Medical and Safety Information Legal Issues Targeting Probe Removal Risks Associated with CEW Use CEW Cam and CEW Cam HD Medical and Safety Information The course also includes several drills and a knowledge assessment is required. Exposure during the Instructor Course is not required, it is voluntary. We do not require officers to be [...]

Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) User Course2026-02-18T17:53:55-05:00

Armed Security Guard Certification (2 part class)

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER / GUARD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE Class cost: $180.00 (16 hours) Training to become a Tennessee-certified armed security officer includes an examination covering specific subject materials. STATE REQUIREMENTS says all candidates must complete: 4-hour basic course that includes one (1) hour each of: Orientation Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer Emergency Procedures General Duties 8 hours in the classroom covering: Legal limitations on the use of a firearm Handling of a firearm Safety and maintenance of firearms 4 hours of marksmanship training which includes a shooting test that requires a minimum of 70%  score [...]

Armed Security Guard Certification (2 part class)2026-02-17T13:53:36-05:00

Armed Security Guard Recertification

ARMED RE-CERTIFICATION     Class cost: $80.00 (4 hours) A re-certification for a Tennessee armed security officer must occur every two years. Every two (2) years armed security guards must complete 4 hours of refresher training and re-qualify in the use of a firearm by achieving a minimum of 70% on any silhouette target course approved by the commissioner prior to the renewal of their guard registration. Subject material covered in re-certification:  Firearms safety guidelines -- Function and operation of a firearm -- Basic marksmanship skills -- Practical Performance      

Armed Security Guard Recertification2026-02-18T11:20:26-05:00

Unarmed Security Guard Certification

Unarmed Security Officer/Guard Requirements for the State of Tennessee Class cost: $80.00 (4 hours) Training to become a Tennessee certified unarmed security officer includes an examination covering specific subject materials. All candidates must complete a four hour basic course including one (1) hour each of: Orientation Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer Emergency Procedures General Duties

Unarmed Security Guard Certification2026-02-18T11:37:05-05:00

Unarmed Security Guard Renewal

Unarmed Security Officer/Guard Requirements for the State of Tennessee Class cost: $55.00 (2 hours) Training to renw a Tennessee certified unarmed security registration includes an examination covering specific subject materials. All candidates must complete a two hour basic course. Refresher on the following subjects: Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer General Duties

Unarmed Security Guard Renewal2026-02-18T12:02:43-05:00

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