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Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo each require their own guard license. Get your training done online, on your own schedule, and know exactly what your city needs from you.
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Getting licensed
What to Expect Working as a Colorado Security Guard
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo each require their own city license. Here's how to get yours.
Complete your security guard training online. Colorado doesn't mandate a fixed statewide training curriculum for unarmed guards, but employers - and the cities of Denver and Pueblo - consistently want candidates who arrive with real, documented training.
Find out what your city requires. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo each run their own security guard license, separate from anything at the state level. Outside those three cities, most employers run their own background screening as part of hiring.
In Denver: apply through Excise and Licenses. Denver requires 16 hours of security guard training, an FBI background check, and a license application through the Department of Excise and Licenses, with renewal every year (8 hours of refresher training, plus a Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check).
In Colorado Springs: apply through the City Clerk. Colorado Springs requires at least 8 hours of training before you apply. Our 16-hour Denver course exceeds that minimum, so it covers you here too.
In Pueblo: apply through the Police Department. Pueblo requires a Basic Security Guard Training certificate from an approved training company, fingerprinting, two character reference letters, and a license through the Pueblo Police Department. Licenses run on a calendar year and expire every December 31.
Add armed carry credentials if you need them. Armed work outside a Denver or Pueblo city license falls under Colorado's Concealed Handgun Carry Act (a sheriff-issued permit). Denver and Pueblo each have their own separate firearms/armed-guard endorsement on top of their base city license.
At a glance
Colorado Security Guard Rules, At a Glance
Colorado has no statewide licensing agency for unarmed security guards, but Denver (DRMC Sec. 42-132), Colorado Springs, and Pueblo (Code of Ordinances, Title IX, Ch. 12 - Merchant Patrol) each require their own city license or minimum training. Other Colorado cities may have their own local rules as well - check with your employer or city clerk if you're unsure. Pay data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and is subject to change.
Questions
Common Questions
Do I need a license to work as a security guard in Colorado?
Not at the state level - Colorado has no statewide security guard license. But Denver and Pueblo both require their own city license, so if you're working in either of those cities, you do need to get licensed locally. If you plan to carry a firearm on the job outside those two cities, that falls under the state's Concealed Handgun Carry Act, which means applying to your local sheriff's office for a concealed handgun permit.
What does Denver's security guard license require?
Denver's license is issued by the Department of Excise and Licenses, with a background review from the Denver Police Department. It requires 16 hours of training, an FBI background check, and a $50 application/license fee (partially waived for veterans). Renewal is annual and requires 8 hours of refresher training plus a Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check.
What does Colorado Springs' security guard license require?
Colorado Springs requires at least 8 hours of security guard training before you apply. Our 16-hour Denver course exceeds that minimum, so it covers Colorado Springs too. Submit your certificate along with your background check to the Colorado Springs City Clerk's office.
What does Pueblo's security guard license require?
Pueblo licenses guards through its Police Department under the city's Merchant Patrol ordinance. You'll need a Basic Security Guard Training certificate from an approved training company, fingerprinting and a background check, two character reference letters from Pueblo residents who've known you at least two years, and about $51.50 in combined city and state fees. Licenses expire every December 31, regardless of when you apply.
If there's no state license, why take training at all?
Outside Denver and Pueblo, employers still want guards who understand safety procedures, incident reporting, and on-the-job expectations - documented training makes you a stronger candidate even without a license behind it. And if you are working in Denver or Pueblo, a training certificate is a required part of your city license application.
How does Colorado security guard pay compare nationally?
Colorado's median security guard pay is $45,150 per year ($21.71/hr), notably higher than the $38,020 national median reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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