Requirements for armed positions can be particularly stringent. An armed security officer typically has to be at least 21. He or she must go through a comprehensive background check. The security agency may require personality testing.
A recent ad for armed security officer in Boise listed multiple eligibility avenues including military or security experience, an academic degree, or completion of the Police Officer’s Standard Training (POST) course but noted that successful candidates from the past have had considerable military or police experience. Firing range was to be assessed by testing.
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Training Programs in Idaho
Here are some training center and universities assisting Idaho residents with Body Guard training and licensure: