At Excel Security School, we stand behind the quality and effectiveness of our training programs. That’s why we’re proud to offer a Money Back Guarantee Program to our students. If you decide to pay for your tuition fee and subsequently work for one of our affiliate security agencies, you will be eligible for a full refund of your tuition fee. This program is designed to provide you with peace of mind, knowing that your investment in your future is protected. We are committed to your success and confident in the value that our training programs offer.

Excel Security School, Inc provides excellent and comprehensive security guard training programs. We offer security license programs that will enhance individual skills and prepare students for security jobs in the private security industry. The State of Florida requires that under Statutes 493 several security courses must be taken to become a licensed security officer. We have several offices throughout Florida that offer security and tactical training courses.

To become an Armed Security Guard in the State of Florida

Division of Licensing Requirements:

• The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• The applicant is required 28 hours of training in a state certified facility.
• The applicant is required to take firearms training.
• The applicant must have a health certificate clearance from a doctor. (Physical Examination)
• The applicant is required target training and handgun marksmanship.
• The applicant is required ammunition training and firearms care.
• The applicant must submit fingerprinting & passport size photo.
• The applicant must undergo an FBI fingerprint background check.
• The applicant must have no record of any substance abuse

(Important: fdacs & gun range are excluded from course)

All Student Must Have or Obtain a Class “D” License First to Apply for a Class “G” License

The Florida Statewide Firearms “G” Course will teach students firearms safety, the principles of marksmanship, firearms mechanics and liability. Skill development shall include marksmanship fundamentals, loading and unloading, the 4-step draw and clearing malfunctions.

At Excel Security School, we provide our students with a package which includes:

• Course
• State Application
• Notarization for Application
• Fingerprint Scan
• Passport Picture
• State Exams
• Firearm (Proficiency Training)
• Eye & Ear protection gear
• Certificate of Proficiency

All classes are held weekly Please check our registration form for class dates and times.
(please note: admin service & gun range and ammunition not included)

Completion of Course

After courses are completed, a Certificate of Proficiency will be disbursed for successfully completing this course. Applications must be submitted to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing. Applications will be processed within 60-90 days of submission, afterwards initial license (hard copy) will be issued and mailed to applicant. Once issued Class “G” License will be valid for 2 years. When the student receives the Class “G” Security License he or she will then be able to work as a security officer or as a private investigator in an armed capacity. An annual 4 hr re-certification is required yearly to keep Class “G” License active.

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office Locations:

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• Miami-Dade Regional Office
• West Palm Beach Regional Office
• Tampa Regional Office
• Orlando Regional Office
• Jacksonville Regional Office