SECURITY GUARD CLASS IN CT (GUARD CARD)
- Have you ever thought about starting a profession in the security industry?
- Or maybe looking for extra income?
To become a certified security guard in Connecticut, you must get a Security Officer Identification Card, also called a Guard Card. Each state has its own rules that security guard candidates must follow to work legally.
At Goldeneye Training Academy, we believe that only well-trained and connected security companies can meet the needs of today’s clients.
We offer a variety of security training programs, from beginner courses to advanced armed security training. We take pride in going above and beyond to prepare our students for success.
Our goal is to teach you the skills needed to handle common and difficult situations on the job. Once you finish the training, you can apply for your Guard Card and start working as a security guard in Connecticut.
We provide professional training, simple lessons, affordable prices, ongoing support, and even job referrals for students who complete our courses!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the CT Guard Card?
The CT Security Officer Identification Card is also more commonly known as the CT Guard Card. This is the required card needed to work, in the State of Connecticut, as a Security Officer / Guard.
How long is the class?
8 Hours
How much is the class?
$95.00
What do I need to bring?
Please read the section below.
Do I need to have any credentials to take this class?
A Valid CT Identification (Driver’s License, State ID, etc.)
Is there a test? If so, is it hard?
The test is written. It is 20 questions consisting of multiple choice, true/false, and fill in the blanks. If you pay attention in class and take notes, then you will pass.
What do I need to do after the class to get my CT Guard Card?
You will need to complete a background check, get fingerprinted, submit 2×2 photographs, pay the background fees and application fees to the state. The fees for most of these items vary. Our prices are listed below when you click to sign up.
Can I start working as a security officer as soon as I complete the class?
Technically, no.
Someone who completes the Guard Card course but has not yet received their guard card CANNOT work as a security guard, without a receipt from SLFU, unless under the direct on-site supervision of a licensed security officer with at least one year of experience as a security officer. NO EXCEPTIONS! Please note that any law enforcement officer may ask you for your security identification and if this can’t be provided, then not only you will be fined but also the agency that employs you.
Can I work, as a Security Guard, after taking and passing the training class, but before I get my guard card?
Failure of the security officer to obtain the certification identification card may result in the employee being issued a citation.
Any people hired to work, as security officer shall be certified as a security officer and obtain an identification card prior to the security service company making application to register the security officer with the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
Should you have any questions, or require anything further, please do not hesitate to contact the CT State Police at (860) 685-8046.
I have a criminal record. Will I be disqualified from taking the class?
It depends. Felony convictions at any point in your life, will automatically disqualify you. If you have a criminal record and it is not a felony, please give us a call for more guidance.
English is my second language. Will the class be difficult to understand?
Our classes are held in English. Our exams are written in English and we expect all of our participants to communicate in English. If you believe that this may be difficult for you, we suggest bringing a translator with you. If you chose to bring a translator, you must pay for their seat as well.
I don’t see the class date I want below. What do I do now?
Sign up here to be added to our waitlist. You will be contacted, via email, when a spot is open.
I heard / read about a package you offer. How does this work?
Our complete application package is an optional service we offer to those who need it.
It consists of filling out all of your paperwork for you (minus your signature), submitting background check information, paying all of the fees, fingerprinting, 2×2 photos, and overnight mailing of your application with tracking confirmation and signature delivery.
Once this package is complete, the only thing left for you to do is wait for your CT Guard Card to arrive in the mail.
Since this service is optional, you can sign up for this service either during class or you can return on another date to get it done for you. You can also opt to have certain parts of the application completed such as just your fingerprints or passport photos or background checks. We’ve even had folks who have taken the class at another location stop in to us to have the package completed for them.
It’s all up to you.
What is your refund / re-schedule policy?
All classes are non-refundable. Any class rescheduled by the participant more than seven (7) days from the scheduled date of class may be transferred to the same class being held on a different date. Any class rescheduled by the participant less than seven (7) days from the scheduled date of class may be transferred to the same class being held on a different date with a $50.00 rescheduling fee. If a participant does not contact us and is a “no-show”, the participant forfeits any monies paid towards the same class / service unless otherwise agreed to, in writing, by Goldeneye Training Academy. Please click here to see our full cancellation / re-scheduling / refund policy.
All participants must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- Free from any felony
- Free from any sexually related offenses
- Free from any crimes that would tend to question the honesty and integrity of the participant.
This is the required course necessary to obtain your CT Security Guard (Identification) Card.
This course will teach the participant the proper knowledge, skills and attitude in order to begin working in the security industry.
The topics covered will include the following:
- Security Officer application process
- History of Security
- Search & Seizure Law
- Use of Force
- Basic Criminal Justice
- First Aid
- Please bring a valid photo identification card, such as a drivers license or state ID card.
- If you choose to have your application processed by our staff and if applicable to you, you will also need to bring documentation of permanent residency (ie: Green Card).
Attention Active Military Personnel and Veterans
Effective October 1, 2014, military personnel seeking license as a security officer in Connecticut may qualify for a waiver of the required security training course and licensing fee. Please contact the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit at 860- 685-8494 to speak to security licensing personnel for additional information and specific requirements. – Public Act 14-131
According to the public act referenced, here is more specifics about the military exception:
(b) No person hired or otherwise engaged to perform work as a security officer, as defined in section 29-152u, shall perform the duties of a security officer prior to being licensed as a security officer by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Each applicant for a license shall complete a minimum of eight hours training in the following areas: Basic first aid, search and seizure laws and regulations, use of force, basic criminal justice and public safety issues. The commissioner shall waive such training for any person who, (A) while serving in the armed forces or the National Guard, or (B) if such person is a veteran, within two years of such person’s discharge from the armed forces, presents proof that such person has completed military training that is equivalent to the training required by this subsection, and, if applicable, such person’s military discharge document or a certified copy thereof. For the purposes of this subsection, “veteran” means any person who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable from active service in the armed forces, “armed forces” has the same meaning as provided in section 27-103, and “military discharge document” has the same meaning as provided in section 1-219. The training shall be approved by the commissioner in accordance with regulations adopted pursuant to section 29-161x.