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Security Guard
Total cost: $215-$365
Governing Authority
Board of Private Detectives and Guards, under DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing Division
Official website →Yes
License Required?
8 hrs
Unarmed Training
8 hrs
Armed Training
$215-$365
Total Initial Fees
3 years (June 30 cycle: 2024, 2027, 2030)
Renewal Period
18+
Min Age (Unarmed)
Application Fee
$50
Fingerprint / Background Check Fee
$40
Training Fee
$75-$150
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
Hawaii requires registration for security guards through the Board of Private Detectives and Guards under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Professional and Vocational Licensing (PVL).
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
8 hrs
Hours Required
Training Topics
Provider Requirements
Training must be given by a Board-approved instructor using Board-approved curricula
Armed training available
8 hrs
Firearms Training Hours
Qualification Requirements
Must obtain written authorization from appropriate state agency or chief of police to carry firearms
Authorized Firearm Types
Requalification Frequency
Annual firearms requalification required
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Guard Card / Licensing Exam
VerifiedRequired
Guard Card
Guard Employee Registration
Card Name
Processing Time
4-6 weeks
Valid Period
3 years (renewal by June 30 every 3 years)
Overall licensing difficulty: 1/100
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 | $75-$150 |
Unarmed License Fee | $50 |
Armed License Fee | $75 |
Renewal Fee | $50 |
Total Initial Fees Total varies based on training provider selected | $215-$365 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified3 years (June 30 cycle: 2024, 2027, 2030)
Renewal Period
4 hrs
CE Hours Required
Refresher Training
4-hour refresher course required for renewal
Firearms Requalification
Annual firearms requalification required
Renewal Fee
$50
Regulatory Board
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
Hawaii 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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Hawaii uses a unique 3-year renewal cycle aligned to June 30 (2024, 2027, 2030, etc.). Armed guards need explicit written authorization from a state agency or chief of police to carry any weapon, including firearms, batons, and chemical sprays.
Hawaii registrations renew every 3 years on a June 30 cycle.
Armed guards require specific written authorization from the appropriate state agency or chief of police.
Private detectives/guards cannot carry weapons without specific written authorization.
Background checks are processed through Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and FBI.
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Security Guard requirements in Hawaii verified against Board of Private Detectives and Guards, under DCCA Professional & Vocational Licensing Division, March 2026.