the person you decide to be.¨ - R. W. Emerson
the person you decide to be.¨ - R. W. Emerson
Security Guard Training
Are you looking for a career as a security guard in Illinois or Indiana? Thinking of getting your security guard training certification? Morgan Security Training Academy can get you on the right track and provide you with professional training and assistance in getting your security guard license. We know how important it is for you, as the individual looking to start a career in security, to feel confident with the academy of your choice. To become an excellent security officer, applicants must not only pass their training course, but they also genuinely need to understand the security topics, laws, and procedures that they may encounter daily.
Security Guard Training
Our training course for security guards allows security officers to fit into many roles and provide a wide range of security guarding services. Security officers are trained to understand the significance of protecting all facets of your business without disrupting or interfering with customer service.
20-Hour Basic Training (Unarmed)
40-Hour Firearm Training
PERC CARD
Training isn’t the only requirement to become a security guard. In Illinois, to become eligible to become a security guard and apply for a job, candidates must also obtain an Illinois PERC Card or Permanent Employee Registration Card. Licensing requirements in the state of Illinois and Indiana differ, but don’t worry; we provide you with the guidance and training required for you to become a licensed security guard and start your new career with Morgan Security.
Morgan Security Security Guard Requirements
Security guard licensing laws differ between Indiana and Illinois. Security guards in Indiana are not required to obtain a PERC Card as in the state of Illinois. Instead, only the employer or security firm must have the appropriate state license. PERC Card requirements for working in Illinois are explained in the next section ( Illinois Security Guard Training ) further down this page. Anyone deciding to work for Morgan Security, whether in Indiana or Illinois, will still have to abide by all Morgan Security policies and security guard training requirements laid out in this section.
The state requirements to work as a security guard in Indiana fall on the security firm’s policies and conditions. Along with the required training, Morgan Security follows strict guidelines similar to Illinois state regulations, except that the guard, in this case, does not need to acquire a state license. Anyone applying for a job at Morgan Security will need to pass rigorous background checks, be fingerprinted, and must not have a criminal record.
Below is a list of Morgan Security’s security guard requirements and questions that will need to be answered and or submitted in the application. Even if a person passes our training classes, they still need to follow our policies, provide the required information and pass all background checks and questions as deemed fit for our firm’s regulations.
- Applicants must be at least 18 yrs old (unarmed guard)
- Applicants must be at least 21 yrs old (armed guard)
- Date and Place of Birth
- Current Address & Previous Address (Past 5 Years)
- Email Address & Phone Number
- Provide Photo ID
- Provide your U.S Social Security Number or an SSN Affidavit
- Record of Licensure: list all other related or non-related professional licenses held in Illinois or another state(s)
- Fingerprint Transaction Control Number (TCN) from your fingerprint receipt provided by a licensed fingerprint vendor, such as Morgan Security.
- Provide Personal History Information, including:
Criminal History
Felony Convictions
Dishonorable discharge from military service
Disease or conditions that may interfere with professional work
Denial of a prior professional license - Do you have a driver’s license?
- Provide a list of Accidents or Violations (Past 3 Years)
- Provide Military History if applicable
- Provide National Guard History if applicable
- Provide a Resume/CV with Education History and work experience (Past 5 Years)
Illinois Security Guard PERC CARDS
In Illinois, security guards must obtain a PERC Card or Permanent Employee Registration Card. This card tells you that the officer has passed a background check through fingerprint submission to the state. This card is critical for anyone who wants to become a security guard in Illinois.
PERC card applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid ID and social security number and submit to a background check by having their fingerprints scanned and analyzed. Along with obtaining the PERC card, at least 20 hours of coursework is required regarding topics applicable to the security guard’s employment specialty.
PERC cards are valid for only three years and need Renewing if you’re going to remain working as a security guard in Illinois.
If you possess a valid Illinois detective, security contractor, alarm contractor, or locksmith license, then a PERC is not required to work for a licensed agency. Also, as defined in the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act, a peace officer is exempt from the requirements relating to the PERC.
Applicants should understand that obtaining a PERC card doesn’t mean that they will get hired by Morgan Security or other security firms. All security firms, including Morgan Security, abide by their own policies and training requirements that potential security guards must pass before being brought on as an employee. For a list of Morgan Security requirements not related to the Illinois PERC Card, please click here to go back to the previous sections of this page.
- Applicants must be at least 18 yrs old (unarmed guard)
- Applicants must be at least 21 yrs old (armed guard)
- Date and Place of Birth
- Current Address
- Email Address & Phone Number
- Provide Photo ID
- Provide your U.S Social Security Number or an SSN Affidavit
- Record of Licensure: list all other related or non-related professional licenses held in Illinois or another state(s)
- Fingerprint Transaction Control Number (TCN) from your fingerprint receipt provided by a licensed fingerprint vendor, such as Morgan Security.
- Submit Personal History Information, including:
Criminal History
Felony Convictions
Dishonorable discharge from military service
Disease or conditions that may interfere with professional work
Denial of a prior professional license - Failure to comply with a child support order, defaulting on a student loan, or defaulting on taxes.
- Pay a fee of $55.00
Training Academy
Start Your Security Career today!
If you are interested in training to be a Certified Security Guard, simply fill out the form, and one of our training managers will be in touch within two working days.