ARMED SECURITY GUARD CERTIFICATION
ARMED SECURITY GUARD CERTIFICATION
Train to Carry. Operate with Authority. Protect with Precision
Command Presence.
Earn Credentials.
Begin Your Career with Purpose
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Includes Certification -
Program Duration: 48 Hours -
Tuition: $150.00
COURSE OVERVIEW
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Duration: 28 Hours (Completed in 2 Days)
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Delivery: In-Person | Instructor-Led
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Credential Outcome: Eligible to apply for Armed Guard Licensing in Illinois (FCC – Firearm Control Card/Tan Card)
Course satisfies Illinois & Indiana Licensing Requirements
Note: Additional costs apply —$110 for fingerprint background check and application. Ask your instructor for full details.
20-Hour Basic Security Training
(Required for Firearms Cert.)
Lay the foundation for professional-grade protection with essential security skills:
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Illinois security laws, ethics & licensing protocols -
Conflict de-escalation & incident resolution -
Emergency response & public safety procedures -
Professional conduct, report writing & field readiness
28-Hour Firearms Training
Train with intent—because the right to carry comes with responsibility:
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Comprehensive firearm safety & tactical handling -
Illinois FOID law, concealed carry & FCC requirements -
Use-of-force training, legal application & liability -
Live-fire range qualification with certified instructors
PROGRAM STRUCTURE – 28 HOURS TOTAL
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21+ years old
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR)
- Completion of 20-Hour Unarmed Training required
- Obtain PERC (Permanent Employee Registration Card) if employed
- Earn FCC (Firearm Control Card/Tan Card) post-training
- Certification renewal every 3 years
WHY BECOME AN ARMED
SECURITY OFFICER?
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Unlock access to premium job opportunities and contracts
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Expand earnings potential in competitive markets
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Qualify for specialized roles (executive protection, armored transport, critical infrastructure)
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Meet all Illinois state licensing and compliance mandates
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Boost credibility, readiness, and operational value
COMPLETION BENEFITS
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Eligible to carry a firearm legally in licensed roles -
FCC qualification and state-approved certification -
Pathway to specialized armed assignments -
Recognition as a trained, certified professional ready to protect at the highest standard
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
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Unarmed officers advancing to armed roles -
Veterans, law enforcement candidates, and military police -
Security professionals protecting high-value assets, sites, or individuals -
Anyone seeking elite training for real-world risk environments
TRAIN LIKE A PRO. PROTECT LIKE A GLADIATOR
The demand for highly trained, state-certified armed officers is rising — and the time to step up is now. Earn your firearm credential. Lead with discipline. Secure your seat. Sharpen your skills. Defend with precision. Command with confidence
Get certified. Get noticed. Get to work
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