How to get a security guard license in Alaska

Alaska licenses unarmed security guards individually. The credential is the Security Guard License, issued by the Alaska Department of Public Safety (security guard licensing).

Licensing agencyAlaska Department of Public Safety (security guard licensing) official source
Credential for unarmed guardsSecurity Guard License official source
Credential for armed guardsSame security guard license, armed status requires firearms training (13 AAC 60.085); no separate credential named official source
Minimum age, unarmed18 (13 AAC 60.050) official source
Minimum age, armed18 (no higher age stated for armed in 13 AAC 60.085) official source
Training, unarmed8 hours general pre-assignment training before the application or a temporary permit; plus 40 hours in-service training within 180 days of employment; annual refresher of at least 8 hours official source
Training, armedAt least 8 hours pre-assignment firearms training (use of firearms under state and federal law, handling, safety and maintenance) from a certified instructor, plus competence with the issued firearm and an annual practice firing review official source
Background checkYes: classifiable fingerprints; state and federal (FBI) criminal records check (AS 18.65.410, state application form) official source
State feeUSD 50 (nonrefundable application fee, security guard (AS 18.65.410); fingerprint processing fees are charged on top under 13 AAC 68.900 (amount not stated on the pages read)); USD 50 (renewal fee per two-year term (AS 18.65.430)) official source
Renewal2 years (AS 18.65.430) official source
Working while the application is pendingYes, up to 30 days: a licensed agency may employ a guard on a temporary basis if a completed application with fee has been submitted (13 AAC 60.130) official source

Official Alaska application page

Checked against official Alaska sources on Oct 18, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the licensing agency before you apply. This page lists only facts we could confirm on an official page.

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