License: Guard (Security)

2000 4th Ave W
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 664-6488

Individuals (to be licensed as an armed security guard) must be licensed as an unarmed private security guard, be at least 21 years old, have a current firearms certificate issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, fill out an application and pay a $121 fee.

  • Stand-alone license
  • State exam required
  • Specific course required
  • Continuing education required
  • Certification required
  • Experience required
  • Felony convictions prohibited
License information updated 07/13/2022