NC PPS security officer training courses

1. Be at least 18 years of age to work Unarmed
2. Be at least 21 years of age to work Armed (legal age to carry a firearm)
3. Be a citizen of the United States or a Resident Alien, with a Resident Alien Identification Card
4. Be of Good Moral Character and temperate habits
5. UNARMED - Successful completion of the 16-hour NC Private Protective Services Basic Security Officer Training Course within the past year & within 30 days of the date of hire
6. ARMED - Successful completion of the 20-hour NC Private Protective Services Firearms Training Course within the past 90 days
7. Online Application processed by the NC-PPSB licensed Security Guard & Patrol company hiring you
8. Set of fingerprints on a standard FBI "Applicant" Fingerprint Card (FD-258)
9. Digital "Passport Style" photograph (must be uploaded to the online application) 
10. Criminal History Report from the NC-PPSB Approved site: https://crclicensing.com/site/ppsb

DISQUALIFIERS (w/in the last 5 years)

• Conviction by any state, federal or military court of any crime involving the illegal use, carry, or possession of a firearm
• Conviction of any crime involving the illegal use, possession, sale, manufacture, distribution, or transportation of a controlled substance, drug, narcotic or alcoholic beverage
• Conviction of a crime involving felonious (felony) assault or an act of violence
• Conviction of a crime involving unlawful breaking and/or entering, burglary, larceny, or any offense involving moral turpitude
• History of addiction to alcohol or a narcotic drug
• Not have been judicially declared incompetent or not have been involuntarily committed to an institution for treatment of mental illness.  
• A prior revocation by the NC Private Protective Services Board

The term "Conviction" implies either a plea of guilt, a verdict of guilty, or a plea of "no contest". 

The following items are need for the North Carolina Firearms Training Course:

1. Something to write with & possibly a highlighter
2. Something to write on (you are issued a course book, which is yours to keep)
3. Semiautomatic Handgun (you must qualify w/the handgun you carry on duty)
4. Ammunition: 400 rounds
5. Magazines (minimum of 2)
6. Weapon Mounted Flashlights MAY NOT be used during initial qualification 
7. Magazine Pouches for each additional magazine (Minimum of 1) 
8. Flashlight (handheld/tactical)
9. Hearing Protection (for Range)
10. Eye Protection (for Range)
11. Duty Holster (no concealable holsters/must be an open carry holster)
12. Duty Belt (can be civilian belt if you can attach your holster & magazine pouch)
13. Hat (baseball style cap with brim - to deflect brass on the range) - Highly Recommended
14. Footwear with a nonslip rubber sole for Range Day (no sandals, Crocs, etc.)
15. Long pants with belt loops (no shorts, no sweatpants, no yoga pants, etc.)
16. Optics, Lasers, etc. MAY NOT be used on initial qualification (Iron Sights Only).
17. Proof of ID (Driver’s License, State ID, Passport or Military ID)

 * If you do not have an item listed in number 8 through 11 let us know.  We have limited equipment you can rent for the course.