How to get a security guard license in Massachusetts
Massachusetts licenses security companies rather than individual unarmed guards; the licensing agency is the Massachusetts State Police: the colonel of the state police grants watch, guard or patrol agency licenses (M.G.L. c. 147, s. 25). Employers explain what their own guards need.
| Licensing agency | Massachusetts State Police: the colonel of the state police grants watch, guard or patrol agency licenses (M.G.L. c. 147, s. 25) official source |
|---|---|
| Credential for unarmed guards | No individual guard license: the state licenses the watch, guard or patrol agency (business); the license requirement does not apply to an agent, employee or assistant of a licensee (M.G.L. c. 147, s. 23) official source |
| Renewal | n/a for individual guards; the agency license is for one year and may be renewed annually (M.G.L. c. 147, s. 25) official source |
Checked against official Massachusetts 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.
Open security guard jobs in Massachusetts
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- Flexible or on-call shifts
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- Flexible or on-call shifts
- Weekly pay
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- Security Flex Officer State SiteNew
- Flexible or on-call shifts
- Weekly pay
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- Security Global Operations CenterNew
- Paid training
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- Paid training
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- Security Officer Badge ReconciliationNew
- Paid training
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- Unarmed
- Paid training