In-Person Florida Class “D” Security Course
Complete your required 40-hour unarmed security officer training in a professional classroom environment through Guards Institute and move forward toward your Florida security license.
Guards Institute provides in-person Florida Class “D” unarmed security officer training for individuals seeking to complete the required 40-hour course for licensing in the State of Florida. Our program is designed to provide a professional, structured, and compliant classroom training experience that helps students complete their required instruction with live teaching, in-person attendance verification, and final course assessment.
Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in private security? Our Florida Class “D” course is built for students who want a clear, professional path to complete the required training and move forward in the licensing process.
Why Choose Guards Institute
Complete your required training in a structured classroom environment with instructor-led guidance.
Our course is built around the required Florida Class “D” training structure.
Students receive live instruction, classroom attendance verification, and guided support throughout the program.
Training covers legal awareness, reporting, patrol, access control, emergency response, and workplace safety.
Who This Course Is For
- Individuals seeking to become licensed unarmed security officers in Florida
- Students entering the security field for the first time
- Applicants who want a live in-person classroom training option
- Individuals ready to complete the required 40-hour Class “D” training and move forward with licensing
Become a Licensed Unarmed Security Officer in Florida
- Complete our required 40-hour Florida Class “D” training course delivered in person.
- Meet the age requirement of at least 18 years old.
- Undergo a background check and provide a full set of fingerprints and any required supporting documentation.
- Ensure you have legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Complete all applicable state licensing requirements through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Program Overview
This in-person course is designed for individuals pursuing the Florida Class “D” Security Officer License required to work as an unarmed security officer in Florida.
Issued after successful completion.
What You Will Learn
What’s Included
After Course Completion
Upon completing the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. Applications are processed through the Division of Licensing of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- $45 License Fee
- $52.75 Background Check
- Temporary license allows you to begin work once issued
- Applications are typically reviewed within 60–90 days
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 18 Lessons
- 40 Hours
- Class D Security Training19
- 1.1Legal Aspects of Private Security
- 1.2Role of the Private Security Officer
- 1.3Security Officer Conduct and Professionalism
- 1.4Principles of Communication
- 1.5Observation and Incident Reporting
- 1.6Principles of Access Control
- 1.7Patrol Procedures
- 1.8Principles of Safeguarding Information
- 1.9Physical Security
- 1.10Interviewing Techniques
- 1.11Emergency Preparedness
- 1.12Safety Awareness
- 1.13Medical Emergencies
- 1.14Terrorism
- 1.15Event Security and Special Assignments
- 1.16Communications Systems
- 1.17Special Issues
- 1.18Introduction to Weapons
- 1.19Final Examination0 Questions
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