How do I Start a Security Guard and Patrol Company in North Carolina?
A Security Officer Network Guide
Tips for getting a license to operate a security guard company in North Carolina.
LAST EDIT July 25, 2017
Those wishing to start a North Carolina private security agency must apply for a Security Guard and Patrol Company license from the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board.
Here are some tips for preparing to apply for this license.
- 1. Take a look at the free How to Start a Security Guard Company ebook. It offers some great advice on getting started -- and it is free.
- 2. Meet the experience quotient. Applicants must have three years or 3000 hours of supervisory experience while performing security guard and patrol functions for a contract security company, a proprietary security organization, a law enforcement agency or other governmental agency, or the military. The state may reduce the length of the experience requirement if the applicant has a degree. The amount of the reduction depends on the type of degree e.g., an associate's (400 hour reduction), bachelor's (800 hour reduction) or graduate (1200 hour reduction) degree. Additional reductions may be approved if the applicant has specific classroom training with a direct relation to the private security industry.
Are you ready to start thinking about starting your own security company? Check out this 140 page ebook from SecurityOfficerHQ.com and The Security Officer Network entitled "How to Start A Security Guard Company". Get your copy while it is still free!
