How to Obtain a Security License in Florida

If you want to work as a security officer in Florida, the key is making sure you’re pursuing the correct license type and following the steps in the right order. If you’re just getting started, that usually means the Florida Class “D” security officer license. That license has specific requirements, including age 18+, 40 hours of professional training, and passing Course A and Course B with 75%+.

Here’s how to go from “I want to start” to “I’m ready to apply.”

Confirm you’re pursuing the right Florida license type (Class “D” vs Class “G”)

Before you commit to training, make sure you’re in the right category.

• Class “D” security license is what this guide covers. The requirements include age 18+, 40 hours of professional training, and passing Course A and Course B with 75% or above.
• Class “G” security license also exists, and some people assume it works the same way. It doesn’t. The training and application process can differ by class, so your first step is confirming that your training plan matches the Class “D” security officer track you intend to apply for.

If you’re not sure which class fits your goals, double-check the class you’re targeting before you enroll in anything.

Meet the basic eligibility requirements for a Class “D” security officer license

For the Florida Class “D” security license, your starting checklist is straightforward.

You must be:

• At least 18 years old
• Able to submit proof of successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of professional training provided by a Security Officer School/Training Facility

The “proof” part matters. Don’t wait until after the course ends to figure out what documentation you’ll use. Ask your training provider what paperwork or certificate they issue for course completion, so you know it will work for your application later.

Complete the required 40 hours of professional training

Next, you’ll need to complete the training.

The requirement is:

• Finish the 40-hour class “D” security course

You also need to provide proof that the training was completed through a:

• Security Officer School or Training Facility

A practical way to handle it is to treat your training as part of the licensing process. While you’re working through the hours, pay attention to the materials you’ll receive at the end of the course.

Choose a Florida security training option (what the snippets say to look for)

Since Florida’s Class “D” requirements depend on your training provider, choose a program that clearly matches the licensing rules.

Here’s what to look for:

• The course must be the 40-hour class “D” security course
• Training must be offered by a Security Officer School or Training Facility
• The program should provide the kind of proof of successful completion you can submit with your application

If a school can’t clearly connect what you’re taking to Class “D” and the 40-hour requirement, don’t assume it will work. Verify it before you enroll, because the requirement is specific.

Pass the required course examinations (Course A and Course B) and score requirement

Training is only part of the process. For the Class “D” security officer license, you also need to pass two exams.

You must:

• Pass both Course A and Course B
• Earn a score of 75% or above on each

You’ll also want to plan for what happens after the exams. The training program typically provides an official certificate after successful completion, and that can matter for the licensing process.

In other words:

• Don’t just plan to take the courses and exams.
• Make sure you’re prepared to pass Course A and Course B with 75%+.

Prepare your documentation for the Class “D” license application

Before you submit anything, gather what the application requires so you’re not scrambling mid-process.

Based on the Class “D” requirements, you should have these items ready in some form:

• Proof you meet the age 18+ requirement
• Proof of successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours of professional training
• Proof that your training was provided by a Security Officer School/Training Facility
• Proof you passed Course A and Course B with 75% or above
• Any official certificate or documentation issued by the training provider after you complete the program and exams

A helpful way to think about it: your documentation should support every requirement you see in the rules. If you can’t show it, assume it won’t count.

Submit the Class “D” security officer application (what the snippets call out)

After you meet the requirements and your documentation is ready, you can move on to the application.

The snippets point to a “How to Apply” process for Class D. Your next step is to follow the Class “D” application instructions for Florida exactly as they’re laid out.

In practical terms, that means:

• Use the required application process for Class “D”
• Make sure the information you submit matches your training and exam proof, especially the 40 hours, the school/training facility, and Course A/Course B passing with 75%+
• Double-check that you’re applying for Class “D,” not mixing it up with Class “G”

How long it takes and how much it costs (answer using the PAA prompts)

The People Also Ask prompts ask about cost and timeline, but the provided research doesn’t include numbers for either one.

Here’s what you can say without guessing:

• How much does a security license cost in Florida?

The provided research lists this as a People Also Ask question, but it doesn’t include cost figures in the snippets. The only accurate guidance here is to check the official application and training costs for the Class “D” path you’re using.

• How long does it take to get a security license in FL?

This is also listed as a People Also Ask question, but the snippets don’t provide a specific timeline. What you can plan around is that you’ll need to:

• complete the 40 hours of the Class “D” security course
• pass Course A and Course B with 75% or above

Then you can submit the application.

If you want a real timeline estimate for your situation, the biggest variables are your training schedule and your exam results, not anything you can number from the research provided.

Can you get a security license online in Florida? (what to check based on the research)

Your search mentions “security license online in Florida” as a People Also Ask prompt. But the research you were given doesn’t say that the full licensing process can be completed online, or which parts would still require in-person steps.

The safer approach is:

• Check the Class “D” “How to Apply” instructions to see what can be completed online
• Confirm whether your 40 hours of professional training and the Course A/Course B exams are handled through the program’s schedule, not “online on your own”
• Plan for the fact that you’ll need proof from a Security Officer School/Training Facility, which usually means attending a real training program and taking the required exams

In short: some parts may be submitted online, but you should confirm what’s allowed from the Class “D” “How to Apply” steps, since the provided research doesn’t confirm a fully online process.

Next steps after you’re licensed (what to do to start working)

Once you’ve completed the requirements and submitted your Class “D” security officer application, what you do next depends on being fully licensed and ready to work.

Use the requirements you completed as your “proof trail,” because that’s what you’ll refer to when you’re working:

• You completed 40 hours of professional training through a Security Officer School/Training Facility
• You passed Course A and Course B with 75% or above
• You submitted the Class “D” application as instructed in the “How to Apply” process

After that, your focus shifts to getting placed for work as a security officer and following any job rules set by your employer.

Before you apply for positions, keep your training and exam documents organized. When you start working, you’ll want everything easy to pull up quickly.

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Use this checklist in order before you submit your Florida Class “D” security officer application:

• [ ] I’m at least 18 years old
• [ ] I will complete (or already completed) the 40-hour class “D” security course
• [ ] My training is from a Security Officer School/Training Facility
• [ ] I have proof of successful completion of the minimum of 40 hours
• [ ] I passed Course A and Course B with 75% or above
• [ ] I have the official documentation/certificate my program provides
• [ ] I’m following the Class D “How to Apply” steps and I’m applying for Class “D” (not Class “G”)

Once each box is checked, you’re in the best position to submit your application with everything the requirements call for.