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Security Guard
Total cost: $215-$415
Governing Authority
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board
Official website →Yes
License Required?
8 hrs
Unarmed Training
16 hrs
Armed Training
$215-$415
Total Initial Fees
2 years
Renewal Period
18+
Min Age (Unarmed)
Application Fee
$50
Fingerprint / Background Check Fee
$40
Training Fee
$75-$200
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
Indiana requires licensing for security guard agencies and firms through the Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board under the Professional Licensing Agency. Individual guards must be employed by a licensed agency.
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
8 hrs
Hours Required
Training Topics
Provider Requirements
Training provided by licensed employer agency
Armed training available
16 hrs
Firearms Training Hours
Qualification Requirements
Must demonstrate proficiency with duty firearm
Authorized Firearm Types
Requalification Frequency
Annual firearms requalification required
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Guard Card / Licensing Exam
VerifiedRequired
Guard Card
Security Guard Employee Registration
Card Name
Processing Time
4-6 weeks
Valid Period
2 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-$200 |
Unarmed License Fee | $50 |
Armed License Fee | $75 |
Renewal Fee | $50 |
Total Initial Fees Total varies based on training provider selected | $215-$415 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
4 hrs
CE Hours Required
Refresher Training
Continuing education 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
Indiana 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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Indiana regulates primarily at the agency level rather than individual guard level. Agencies must have 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience or a bachelor's degree in criminal justice to obtain a license.
Indiana primarily licenses at the agency level; individual guards work under licensed agencies.
Security Guard Agency license requires 2 years (4,000 hours) experience or bachelor's in criminal justice.
The agency application fee is $300.
Insurance is required per IC 25-30-1.3-16.
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Official Sources
Security Guard requirements in Indiana verified against Indiana Professional Licensing Agency - Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board, March 2026.