Security Officer Training

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, licenses and regulates the private security industry in accordance with Chapter 493, Florida Statutes. The private security industry is regulated to ensure the interests of the public are adequately served and protected.
 
The Criminal Justice Institute at Indian River State College is a licensed site for Security Officer training. We have some of the finest facilities in the country for criminal justice training. Our school’s cadre includes experienced nuclear plant security officers as well as active and retired law enforcement officers. The Security Officer Program consists of several classes that are offered periodically throughout the year. Please see the flyer at the bottom of this page to register for the next class near you.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Darren Mingear at dmingear@irsc.edu.

 

Private Security Officer - Class "D”
A security officer is any individual engaged in the business of furnishing security services such as bodyguard, property security officer, and armored car security officer. The student is required to complete the 40-hour training course and obtain the Class "D” Security Officer License through the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. You can register for the next class online at www.IRSC.edu and the cost of the training is $107.40.

 

Private Armed Security Officer - Class "G"
To carry a firearm in the performance of security duties, a security officer must complete the 28-hour training course and obtain a Class "G" Statewide Firearm License through the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. This training course will be offered soon, so please check back in the spring.