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Security Guard
Total cost: $240-$490
Governing Authority
Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET)
Official website →Yes
License Required?
16 hrs
Unarmed Training
32 hrs
Armed Training
$240-$490
Total Initial Fees
3 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
$100
Renewal Fee
$50
State Regulation
VerifiedRequired
License Requirement
state
Regulation Level
Regulation Notes
Oklahoma requires licensing for security guards through the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET).
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
16 hrs
Hours Required
Training Topics
Provider Requirements
CLEET-approved training provider
Armed training available
32 hrs
Firearms Training Hours
Qualification Requirements
Must pass Phase IV firearms exam and MMPI or approved psychological evaluation (valid for 6 months)
Authorized Firearm Types
Requalification Frequency
Continuing education required during 3-year license period
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Guard Card / Licensing Exam
VerifiedRequired
Guard Card
CLEET Security Guard License
Card Name
Processing Time
4-6 weeks via Thentia Portal
Valid Period
3 years
Overall licensing difficulty: 2/100
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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
Verified3 years
Renewal Period
8 hrs
CE Hours Required
Refresher Training
8 hours of continuing education from approved source during license period
Firearms Requalification
Firearms CE required during 3-year period
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
Oklahoma does not offer reciprocity for out-of-state security guard licenses.
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Oklahoma is unique in requiring a psychological evaluation (MMPI or equivalent) for all armed security guard applicants, with results only valid for 6 months. The 3-year license period is longer than most states.
Oklahoma requires a psychological evaluation (MMPI) for all armed security guard applicants.
The MMPI results are only valid for 6 months at time of application.
Applications are submitted online through the Thentia Portal -- paper applications no longer accepted.
Licenses are valid for 3 years with 8 hours CE required.
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Official Sources
Security Guard requirements in Oklahoma verified against Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), March 2026.