How old do you have to be to become a security guard?

HOW TO BECOME SECURITY GUARD?

• im 18 years old female and i live in california in the Bay area i want to know how i can become a security guard fast or watever it takes are there programs that i can take or sign up ...show more

• Answer:

  In California you only need your guard card to get a basic security job. There's three things you'll need to do. Here's pretty much how it works... 1. Take the Guard Card Classes either online or at a facility. There's two required classes: 4 hours – Powers to Arrest 4 hours – Weapons of Mass Destruction Both of those classes are about all the laws and rules of being a security guard in California. Taking the classes online is usually cheaper and saves you the time of sitting at a facility reading a booklet and taking the tests. (You need to keep your certificates from the courses to give to your new employer.) 2. You'll have to go in person to a LiveScan facility near you to get fingerprinted. 3. Then you submit your Guard Card application to BSIS which will include the LiveScan number you got when getting fingerprinted. You can fill out the application and send it by mail or submit it online. The online process is ALWAYS faster. Once you've submitted the application it'll take about 15-20 business days to get your guard card in the mail. In the meantime you can check the BSIS website for your name to show up. The moment you see your name you can print that page off and start working... that's considered a temporary guard card to an employer until it comes in the mail. Side Note: You don't need a high school diploma, you must be 18, and no (felonies) violent/criminal history on your record. And there is no drug test. There's a few websites with online guard card classes for California. www.ValleyGuardOnline.com would probably be the best option, cuz it's mobile so you can do it on your phone or wherever. https://www.valleyguardonline.com And that's about it... hope it helps. Good Luck!