What are the minimum standards for an Armed Private Security professional?
Private security providers must be:
- At least 21 years of age; and
Must have earned one of the following:
- A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a two or four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
Be of good moral fitness as determined by a background check, department investigation or other reliable sources. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-060-0320.
Please review the Background Check Information page to review mandatory and discretionary disqualifiers prior to applying for certification or licensure.
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Training Programs in Oregon
Here are some training center and universities assisting Oregon residents with Body Guard training and licensure: