Delaware Yellow Card Security License Training Course (10-Hrs)

To obtain a security guard license (commonly called a "guard card") in Delaware, you must follow a series of steps outlined by the Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section. The process differs slightly depending on whether you seek to become an unarmed or armed security guard.
Unarmed Security Guard (Yellow Card) Requirements:
1. Age and Employment: You must be at least 18 and employed by a licensed private security agency in Delaware.
2. Mandatory Training: Complete a mandatory security guard training program through one of the approved providers like Defencifytraining.com or your employing security agency if they offer certified training
3. Examination: After training, pass the state security license exam with a minimum score of 75%. The exam is administered exclusively at DTCC campuses. Registration details are available on the DTCC website.
4. Fingerprinting and Background Check: Schedule an appointment with IdentoGO for fingerprinting and a photo ID. Use Service Code 27RVNN when booking. IdentoGO will forward your background check results to the Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section.
5. Application Submission: Email the following documents to dsp_plapplicant@delaware.gov:
o Completed Security Guard Application
o Security Guard Exam Certification from DTCC
Use the subject line: "last name, first name-Security Guard Application" (e.g., "Smith, John-Security Guard Application").
6. Approval: You’ll receive an email authorizing you to begin employment as a licensed security guard. This email serves as a temporary identification for 15 days. Your official identification card will be mailed to you or can be picked up at the Dover SBI Office, depending on the option you selected in your application.
Armed Security Guard (Red Card) Requirements:
In addition to the unarmed security guard requirements:
1. Age: You must be at least 21 years old.
2. Firearms Training: Complete a 40-hour firearms course with an approved instructor. The Delaware State Police website has a list of certified instructors.
3. Firearms Certification: Submit the Firearms Certification Form provided by your certified instructor and your application.
Visit the Delaware State Police Professional Licensing Section's official website for detailed information and access to necessary forms.
dsp.delaware.gov
To obtain your guard card in Delaware, you must meet all eligibility criteria, including a clean criminal record. This responsibility ensures the safety and security of our community, and we appreciate your commitment to this process.