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How to become a security guard in Oklahoma

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

Guard license

Get your Oklahoma CLEET security guard license

Oklahoma licenses individuals directly — you do not have to be agency-employed; you can submit personal bond/insurance instead of a Letter of Employment.

Training40 hrs (20 hr Phase I + 20 hr Phase II, CLEET-approved course)
Cost$50 new license fee (plus training course cost)
Min age18
ExamCLEET Phase I & II state exams
RenewsEvery 3 years ($50 renewal fee, plus continuing education)
  1. 1Complete CLEET-approved trainingComplete the 20-hour Phase I and 20-hour Phase II unarmed security guard training course at a CLEET-approved school.
  2. 2Pass the state examsPass the matching CLEET Phase I and Phase II state exams.
  3. 3Submit fingerprints and employment proofSubmit fingerprints for a background check and a Letter of Employment, or personal bond/insurance if working without an employer.
  4. 4Pay the fee and get licensedPay the $50 fee to CLEET; you'll receive a 3-year renewable Security Guard - Unarmed license.
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Armed / firearm

Add the CLEET armed guard endorsement in Oklahoma

The armed credential is a separate CLEET license tier on top of (or alongside) the unarmed guard license, not a simple add-on card.

Training32 hrs firearms training (CLEET Phase IV)
Cost$100 new license fee
Min age21
ExamCLEET Phase IV firearms exam + MMPI psychological evaluation
RenewsEvery 3 years ($100 renewal fee)
  1. 1Meet the armed age minimumBe at least 21 years old (unarmed licensing starts at 18).
  2. 2Complete Phase IV firearms trainingComplete the additional 32-hour CLEET-approved firearms training course.
  3. 3Pass the psych eval and firearms examPass the MMPI psychological evaluation and the CLEET Phase IV firearms qualification exam.
  4. 4Post bond and pay the feeProvide a $10,000 bond/insurance (armed level) and pay the $100 fee for the Security Guard - Armed license.
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Agency / master

License your own Oklahoma security agency (self-employed route)

This is the business/company license — a licensed individual can be their own qualifying supervisor to run a one-person agency.

Training—
Cost$300 application/renewal fee + $100,000 general liability insurance
Min age21
Exam—
RenewsPer CLEET agency licensing cycle ($300 renewal)
  1. 1Meet eligibilityBe at least 21 and a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
  2. 2Designate a licensed supervisorMaintain a CLEET-licensed supervisor of guards/investigators — this can be you if you already hold your own CLEET license.
  3. 3Set up your businessMaintain a listed business telephone number and physical business address, and carry $100,000 in general liability insurance.
  4. 4Apply and pay the feeSubmit the agency application and $300 fee to CLEET; notify CLEET of hires/terminations within 5 days and supervisor changes within 10 days.
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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.