Denver Renewal Security Guard Training Course - 8 Hours

Understanding Renewal Requirements

Critical Information: Your Colorado security license requires regular renewal to remain valid. Failure to renew on time may result in license expiration, requiring you to complete the entire initial licensing process again.

This 8-hour course meets continuing education requirements for Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.

General Renewal Requirements Across Colorado

Maintaining Basic Eligibility Standards:

1. Age and Citizenship Requirements:

• Must continue to be at least 18 years old for unarmed positions
• Armed positions require you to remain at least 21 years old
• Must maintain status as U.S. citizen or legal resident authorized to work in the United States
• Any changes in citizenship status must be reported during renewal

1. Current Identification:

• Maintain valid Colorado driver's license or state-issued identification card
• Update identification if expired since last renewal
• Provide copy of current valid identification with renewal application

1. Background Check Compliance:

• No new disqualifying criminal activity since last renewal
• May require updated comprehensive criminal background check including fingerprinting
• Disclose any new arrests, charges, or convictions on renewal application
• Background check requirements vary by jurisdiction and time since last renewal

1. Continuing Education Training:

• Complete required hours of approved security guard training (typically 8 hours for renewal)
• Must be through training provider approved by the local licensing authority
• Armed positions may require additional specialized firearms training for renewal
• This course satisfies training requirements for multiple Colorado jurisdictions

1. Health Certification Updates:

• Some jurisdictions may require updated physical and mental fitness certificate from licensed physician
• Required to demonstrate continued ability to perform security duties
• Timeline requirements vary by municipality (typically within 60 days if required)

1. Current Employment Verification:

• Maintain employment with a licensed security company
• Provide updated letter of intent or employment from licensed security agency
• Employment gaps may affect renewal eligibility depending on jurisdiction

For more details, visit the City of Colorado Springs' official website.

Specific Colorado City Renewal Requirements

Denver Renewal Process:

Denver Application Requirements for Renewal:

• Certificate of continuing education completion within the last 60 days (8 hours - this course qualifies)
• Updated certificate of physical and mental fitness (if required - completed within the last 60 days)
• Copy of valid state or federally issued identification (current and unexpired)
• Updated headshot photograph meeting specific Denver criteria (if required by renewal timeline)
• Current letter of hire from your employer completed within the last 60 days
• Updated affidavit of criminal and employment history (any changes since last renewal)
• Updated FBI background check (if required - conducted within the past 60 days)

Additional Endorsement Renewals: For plainclothes, firearm, or explosive detection canine endorsements, additional documentation and training certifications are required:

• Specialized continuing education for each endorsement type
• Updated firearms training certificates (for armed endorsements)
• Enhanced background verification
• Additional fees per endorsement renewal

For detailed Denver renewal information, refer to the City and County of Denver's official website.

Complete your Colorado security guard license renewal training easily online with Defencify.

Steps:

1. Complete the 8-hour renewal course at your own pace.
   
   
2. Pass all training modules and download your Certificate of Completion.
   
   
3. Submit renewal paperwork according to your city or county licensing agency requirements (e.g., Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs).
   
   
4. Pay any applicable renewal fees.
   
   
5. Continue working legally as a licensed security officer.
   
   

 Renewal requirements may vary by city in Colorado — always verify local regulations. Colorado Licensing Resources