License: Private Security Agent (Security Guard)

Department of Public Safety Building
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 725-6230

A private security agent (security guard) provides patrol or guard services for residences, industrial property or business property. This is to protect people or property, to prevent the unlawful taking of goods and merchandise, or to prevent the misappropriation or concealment of goods, merchandise, money, securities, or other valuable documents or papers. They may operate armored cars.

  • Stand-alone license
  • No exam
  • Specific course required
  • Certification required
  • Specific type of conviction prohibited
License information updated 06/30/2021