How to become a security guard in Georgia

Here's exactly what Georgia requires, and the official portal to apply. Finish it and you can start getting booked on XGuard.

Guard license

Georgia — no individual guard card

Georgia licenses the company, not the individual. Get hired by a licensed security company — they complete your 24-hour training internally; there is no state guard card to apply for.

Training24 hrs (employer keeps records)

CostTraining only

ExamNone

Renews—

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Armed / firearm

Georgia Weapon Permit

Submitted by your licensed employer, not by you directly.

Training24 hr + 15-hr handgun

Cost~$105

Min age21

ExamWritten ≥ 80% + range ≥ 80%

Renews2 years (annual requal)

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Agency / master

Georgia Security Company License

TrainingQualifying agent: 2 yrs experience

Cost$600 (security) / $800 (dual)

Min age18

ExamPSI licensure exam

Renews2 years

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Once you're licensed

Create your free XGuard profile now — upload your license the moment you have it, and we'll verify it and start matching you to paid security work near you.

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XGuard guides you to the official process; the state issues your license. Figures are sourced from official regulators and verified before publishing, but requirements can change — always confirm on the official portal linked above.