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Security Guard
Total cost: $240-$490
Yes
License Required?
12 hrs
Unarmed Training
48 hrs
Armed Training
$240-$490
Total Initial Fees
1 year (expires September 30)
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
$100
Renewal Fee
$50
State Regulation
VerifiedRequired
License Requirement
state
Regulation Level
Regulation Notes
North Dakota requires licensing for security officers through the Private Investigation and Security Board (PISB) with a tiered system.
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
12 hrs
Hours Required
Training Topics
Provider Requirements
Board-approved training program
Armed training available
48 hrs
Firearms Training Hours
Qualification Requirements
Must complete training on par with peace officers and demonstrate firearms proficiency
Authorized Firearm Types
Requalification Frequency
Annual firearms requalification required
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Guard Card / Licensing Exam
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Guard Card
Security Officer License (Apprentice/Officer/Commissioned)
Card Name
Processing Time
4-6 weeks
Valid Period
1 year (expires September 30)
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 | $100 |
Renewal Fee | $50 |
Total Initial Fees Total varies based on training provider selected | $240-$490 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified1 year (expires September 30)
Renewal Period
8 hrs
CE Hours Required
Refresher Training
Continuing education required
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
North Dakota does not offer reciprocity for out-of-state security guard licenses.
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North Dakota's 3-tier system requires 4000 hours (about 2 years) of field experience and 80 hours of classroom instruction for armed Commissioned officers, with training requirements comparable to peace officers.
North Dakota uses a 3-tier system: Apprentice, Security Officer, and Commissioned (armed).
All licenses expire on September 30 annually.
Commissioned officers must have training comparable to peace officers.
4000 hours of field experience required for Commissioned level.
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Official Sources
Security Guard requirements in North Dakota verified against North Dakota Private Investigation and Security Board (NDPISB), March 2026.