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Hawaii Security Guard Training

Everything you need to meet the Hawaii DCCA Board of Private Detectives and Guards' training requirements, pass your background check, and get to work as a Guard Employee - initial training and renewals, all online.

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8 hrs
Initial classroom training
4 hrs / 3 yrs
Renewal training requirement
3 yrs
License term

Getting licensed

Getting Your Hawaii Guard Employee License

Five steps, start to finish.

1

Complete your 8-hour classroom training. Hawaii requires Guard Employees to complete 8 hours of classroom training before their first day of service.

2

Get fingerprinted and pass a background check. Hawaii requires an FBI and state fingerprint-based criminal history check through the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and Fieldprint Hawaii.

3

Submit your Guard Employee application. Pay the $10 application fee, plus the applicable license fee for your place in the licensing cycle.

4

If you'll carry a firearm, get county authorization. Armed guard duty requires written authorization from your county police chief - it's not a DCCA training course.

5

Renew every 3 years. Complete 4 hours of renewal training within your 3-year license cycle, then submit your renewal.

At a glance

Hawaii Guard Employee License, At a Glance

Who it's for
New Hawaii Guard Employees getting licensed for the first time, and licensed guards due for their 3-year renewal
Initial training
8 hours of classroom training, required before your first day of service
Armed duty
Requires written firearms authorization from your county police chief - not a separate DCCA training course
Application fee
$10 Guard Employee application fee, plus a license fee ($151/$116/$81 depending on where you fall in the licensing cycle)
Minimum age
18
License term
3 years
Renewal requirement
4 hours of training every 3 years, plus a $105 renewal fee
Background check
FBI and Hawaii state fingerprint check via the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and Fieldprint Hawaii
Format
100% online, self-paced

Fees and requirements are set by the Hawaii DCCA Board of Private Detectives and Guards under HRS Chapter 463 and HAR Chapter 16-97, and are subject to change.

Questions

Common Questions

How much training do I need to become a Guard Employee in Hawaii?

Hawaii requires 8 hours of classroom training before your first day of service as a Guard Employee. There is no written exam or on-the-job training requirement for Guard Employees - the written exam requirement applies only to Principal/Sole Proprietor license applicants.

What does it cost to get licensed as a Guard Employee in Hawaii?

There's a $10 application fee, plus a license fee that ranges from $81 to $151 depending on where you fall in the licensing cycle. Fingerprinting is a separate fee paid directly to Fieldprint Hawaii.

Is Defencify's training approved by the Hawaii DCCA?

Yes. Our Hawaii courses are built to the Board of Private Detectives and Guards' required 8-hour initial training and 4-hour renewal curricula for Guard Employees.

What do I need to carry a firearm as a security guard in Hawaii?

Armed guard duty in Hawaii isn't governed by a separate DCCA training-hours course - it requires written authorization from your county police chief.

How long does my Guard Employee license last, and what's renewal like?

Your Hawaii Guard Employee license runs on a 3-year cycle. To renew, complete 4 hours of training and pay the $105 renewal fee.

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