Excel Security School, Inc offers complete security officer training programs. We provide security licensing programs that will help students improve their abilities and prepare them for opportunities in the private security industry. To become a licensed security officer in Florida, Statutes 493 requires the completion of certain security courses. We have offices around Florida that provide security and tactical training courses.

To Become An Unarmed Security Officer In The State of Florida

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Division of Licensing Requires:

• Each applicant must complete a (40) forty-hour course from a certified licensed security school facility. Training must include all core curricula and compliance under Florida Statutes 493 and legal guidelines 5N-1.
• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must not have a previous disqualifying criminal record.
• The applicant must provide a full set of fingerprints & passport size photo.
• The applicant must legally be able to work in the U.S.
• The applicant must sign a personal inquiry waiver to allow the department to conduct background checks.
  (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services state fees are excluded from the course)

The Security Class “D” License Course will teach students the basic principles of security including physical security, access control, terrorism awareness and emergency procedures. Skill development shall include drafting reports, interview techniques, crime and accident prevention, traffic control, etc.

At Excel Security School, we provide our students with an all-inclusive package with their security training course which includes:

• Course
• State Application
• Notarization for Application
• Fingerprint Scan
• Passport Picture
• State Exams
• Certification

Excel Security School is the only school in the Tamarac, Florida area that offers the most fascinating and engaging education. Our qualified instructors, who are industry veterans with backgrounds in the military and law enforcement with over 100 years of experience combined, can demonstrate to each student the true problems that security professionals encounter no matter which path they pursue. We strive to exceed all state criteria, focusing on additional training and education and, most importantly, safety. Security is a booming sector in the area, and there’s never been a better moment for Tamarac residents to earn their license and start working.

Our security guard license courses are held weekly with one of our experienced D.I Instructors (Please check our registration form for class dates and times), students must register prior to the start date to reserve a seat for their upcoming class. Seats are Limited

When You Finish The Course

Following the completion of the courses, a Certificate of Completion will be issued for successfully completing this course. Applications must be filed with the Division of Licensing of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A hard copy license costs $45 and a background check costs $52.75 from the Division of Licensing. Once submitted, the student will obtain their Class “D” Temporary Security License, allowing them to work as a licensed security officer in the state of Florida the same day. Applications will be reviewed within 60–90 days of receipt, and a preliminary license (in hard copy) will be issued and mailed to the applicant.

Once issued the Class “D” License will be valid for 2 years.

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Plantation Regional Office:

Location:
Executive Court at Jacaranda
7800 Peters Rd Ste C100
Plantation, FL 33324-4021

Contact:
Phone: (954) 308-4040

Enroll Today

Monthly Discount Special

For this Month Only we are having an Exclusive Special for our Class “D” training course.

You can Enroll:

• Via Phone
• In-Person
• Online

Our Headquarters:

7901 West McNab Road
Suite B
Tamarac, FL 33321