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Security Guard
Total cost: $206.25-$462.50
Governing Authority
Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)
Official website →Yes
License Required?
14 hrs
Unarmed Training
24 hrs
Armed Training
$206.25-$462.50
Total Initial Fees
2 years
Renewal Period
18+
Min Age (Unarmed)
Application Fee
$106.25
Fingerprint / Background Check Fee
Included in app fee
Training Fee
$100-$250
Varies by training provider
Unarmed License Fee
$106.25
Armed License Fee
$106.25
Renewal Fee
$106.25
State Regulation
VerifiedRequired
License Requirement
state
Regulation Level
Regulation Notes
Oregon requires certification for private security professionals through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
Training Hours
Additional Requirements
14 hrs
Hours Required
Training Topics
Provider Requirements
DPSST-approved training provider; application must be submitted within 180 days of course completion
Armed training available
24 hrs
Firearms Training Hours
Qualification Requirements
Must complete 24-hour firearms course and annual qualification and refresher
Authorized Firearm Types
Requalification Frequency
Annual firearms qualification and refresher course required
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Guard Card / Licensing Exam
VerifiedRequired
Guard Card
Private Security Professional Certification
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 | $106.25 |
Fingerprint Fee | Included in app fee |
Training Fee Varies by training provider | $100-$250 |
Unarmed License Fee | $106.25 |
Armed License Fee | $106.25 |
Renewal Fee | $106.25 |
Total Initial Fees Total varies based on training provider selected | $206.25-$462.50 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
4 hrs
CE Hours Required
Refresher Training
4-hour unarmed renewal training required
Firearms Requalification
Annual firearms qualification and refresher required
Renewal Fee
$106.25
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
Oregon does not offer reciprocity for out-of-state security guard certifications.
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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Oregon has a 180-day window to submit applications after training completion. The $106.25 all-inclusive fee covers both application and background check processing.
Application must be submitted within 180 days of completing training.
The $106.25 fee includes background check processing.
DPSST evaluates both mandatory and discretionary background disqualifiers.
Armed professionals must complete annual firearms qualification and refresher.
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Official Sources
Security Guard requirements in Oregon verified against Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), March 2026.