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Security Guard
Total cost: $240-$515
Governing Authority
Alaska Department of Public Safety, Statewide Services Records and Information
Official website →Yes
License Required?
48 hrs
Unarmed Training
N/A
Armed Training
$240-$515
Total Initial Fees
2 years
Renewal Period
18+
Min Age (Unarmed)
Application Fee
$50
Fingerprint / Background Check Fee
$40
Training Fee
$100-$300
Varies by training provider
Unarmed License Fee
$50
Armed License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
$50
State Regulation
VerifiedRequired
License Requirement
state
Regulation Level
Regulation Notes
Confirmed by statute AS 18.65.400 and the DPS licensing page.
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
48 hrs
Hours Required
Training Topics
Provider Requirements
8 hours pre-assignment training required before employment; 40 hours in-service within 180 days
Armed training available
Qualification Requirements
Must demonstrate competence with the particular type of firearm to be used on the job
Authorized Firearm Types
Requalification Frequency
Annual firearms requalification required
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Guard Card / Licensing Exam
VerifiedRequired
Guard Card
Security Guard License
Card Name
Processing Time
Temporary permit issued initially
Valid Period
2 years
Overall licensing difficulty: 2/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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18+
Unarmed Min Age
21+
Armed Min Age
Yes
Required
Yes
Fingerprinting
Yes
Federal Check
Yes
State Check
Disqualifying Offenses
Drug screening not required by state
Yes
Company License
Yes
Insurance Required
Yes
Bonding Required
Employer Training Obligations
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee | $50 |
Fingerprint Fee | $40 |
Training Fee Varies by training provider | $100-$300 |
Unarmed License Fee | $50 |
Armed License Fee | $75 |
Renewal Fee | $50 |
Total Initial Fees Total varies based on training provider selected | $240-$515 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
8 hrs
CE Hours Required
Refresher Training
8 hours annual refresher training required
Firearms Requalification
Annual firearms requalification required
Renewal Fee
$50
Security guard licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require refresher training covering updated laws, use-of-force guidelines, and emergency procedures.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
Transfer Details
Alaska does not offer reciprocity for out-of-state security guard licenses.
Security guard license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Most states require new applicants to complete state-specific training and background checks regardless of prior credentials.
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Alaska requires 48 total training hours (8 pre-assignment + 40 in-service within 180 days) and mandates that guards carry $100,000/$200,000 in liability insurance. At least one of the three required references must be an Alaska resident.
Alaska requires 8 hours of pre-assignment training before any work, plus 40 hours within 180 days.
Guards must be employed by a licensed Alaska security agency.
Annual 8-hour refresher training is required.
Armed guards must requalify annually with their specific duty firearm.
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Security Guard requirements in Alaska verified against Alaska Department of Public Safety, Statewide Services Records and Information, March 2026.