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Delaware Professional Licensing Standards for Security Guards

"Private security guard” in Delaware shall mean an individual employed by a private security agency to perform one or more of the following functions: prevention of intrusion, entry, larceny, vandalism, abuse, fire, or trespass on private property. Unarmed Security Guards are issued and hold a “Yellow Card.”

 

Private Security Agencies and Private Security Guards are licensed through the Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section and regulated by the Board of Examiners of Private Security.

Fingerprinting and Applications for Security Guards is conducted by the State Bureau of Identification.

 

“Armed” shall mean any private security guard in Delaware who carries or has immediate access to a firearm in the performance of his or her duties. Armed Security Guards in Delaware receive a firearms endorsement to their unarmed security guard license. Unarmed Security Guards are issued and hold a “Yellow Card.” Armed Security Guards are issued an additional “Red Card” which is an endorsement to their Unarmed/Yellow Card License.

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-Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section

Application Process - Unarmed/Armed (Yellow/Red Card)

Training

Applicants must complete a mandatory security guard training program. Arclight Protective Services LLC is a proud partner of Defencify Online Training.

Click Here to sign up and take the Delaware Security Guard Training Course.
 

Testing

After successfully completing the required Security Guard Training Course, applicants may take the Security Guard Exam at any of the three Delaware Technical Community College locations in Delaware. A minimum passing score of 75% is required to proceed with the next steps. Use the links below to find testing dates and times for each location.

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DTCC - Stanton (New Castle County) - Click Here

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DTCC - Dover (Kent County) - Click Here

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DTCC - Georgetown (Sussex County) - Call or Email 

Phone - (302)-259-6000 or Email - owens-test@dtcc.edu

Fingerprinting/Photo ID - Background

Applicants must schedule their fingerprints through IdentoGO using the link and code below. Note: IdentoGO will not be the ones receiving the Application and Exam certifications.

Click Here to schedule your appointment with IdentoGO using Code 27RVNN

Email Application to Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section

SECURITY GUARD APPLICATION - PDF
 

Once all steps are completed use the following email to submit the documents listed below to complete the application process for the Unarmed Security Guard "Yellow Card"

  • Security Guard Application

  • Security Guard Exam Certification (DTCC Certification)

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dsp_plapplicant@delaware.gov

Use the Subject line: Last name, First name-Security Guard Application (for example – Smith, John-Security Guard Application)

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If you are applying for your Firearms (Red Card) for the first time, you may do so alongside your Yellow Card application, provided you have met all firearms training requirements. Submit your Firearms Certification Form—issued by a Certified Firearms Instructor recognized by the DSP Professional Licensing Section—along with the required documents.

Approval/Denial

Once DSP Professional Licensing receives the IdentoGO results and processes all required documents, they will issue either an approval or denial of the application. If approved, you will receive an electronic notification via the email provided in your application. This notification can serve as a valid ID for 15 days, allowing you to begin employment as an Unarmed Security Guard immediately.

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If denied, you will receive a written notification by mail.

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All information outlined in this section is directly taken from the Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Standards which can be found HERE.

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