Missouri Security Guard License Information (Guard Card)
Sections
- Security Guard License (Unarmed Security Officer)
- Firearms Permits (Armed Security Officer)
- Fingerprinting/Background Check
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| State Agency | None. Managed at the city level. |
| Website | N/A |
| Term of License | Varies by City. |
| Pre-Assignment Training Required? | Varies by City. |
| Total Training Required | Varies by City. |
| Online Training Approved? | Varies by City. |
| Referesher Training Required? | Varies by City. |
| Separate Firearms Training? | Varies by City. |
| Separate Baton Training? | Varies by City. |
| Separate Pepper Spray Training? | Varies by City. |
| Average Hourly Wage | $18.09 |
| Average Annual Salary | $37,620 |
Security Guard License (Unarmed Security Officer)
Secuity guard licensing is managed at the city level. There are no overall state licensing requirements. Most private security guard licenses are managed by the local city police department.
Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners
Firearms Permits (Armed Security Officer)
Training and employment requirements are at the local city's or employer's discretion.
Guards are still required to adhere to all state private citizen firearm laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Fingerprinting/Background Check
Federal guidelines now require that all security guards be fingerprinted for a national background check.
Information provided on this site is for educational purposes. It is not legal advice.