Alaska Security Guard Training

Salary and Prospects of Security Guard Jobs in Alaska

As per the latest employment statistics of Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for Security Guard job in Alaska is indicated below.Number of persons employed as Security Guards in Alaska is: 2,070 Annual Average Wage of a Security Guard in Alaska is:$35,580.00Like most of the States in the U.S., the State of Alaska requires any person wanting an employment as a security guard, to apply for a license issued by the Commission of Public Safety.

Eligibility Requirement for Security Guard in Alaska

In order to earn your security guard license in the State of Alaska, you must:

• Be a United States citizen or resident alien
• Be at least 18 years old
• Neither addicted to or dependent on alcohol or drugs
•  Be without a conviction of a felony within 10 years before the date of application.
• Be emotionally and mentally stable.
• Complete an 8-hour pre-assignment security guard training course
• Complete an additional.

Application Steps for Security Guard in Alaska

The application will require the following information:

• Full Name;
• Residence address;
• Social security number;
• Residence telephone number;
• Present or prospective employer and address;
• Age;
• Sex;

Fees to Apply for a Security Guard in Alaska

Following are the fees for applying security guard license.

• License: $50
• Fingerprint fee: $51.50
• Agency fee: $200

Training Syllabus for a Security Guard in Alaska

The training must include, but is not limited to: 

• Law of arrest;
• Law of search and seizure;
• Duties and responsibilities to the employer and client;
• Fire prevention;
• First aid; and
• Patrol techniques.

Other Useful Information for Security Guard Application in Alaska

Department of Public SafetyDivision of Statewide ServicesPermits and Licensing Unit5700 East Tudor RoadAnchorage, AK 99507phone: (907) 269-0392 fax: (907) 269-5609 e-mail: dps.criminal.records@alaska.govWebsite: http://dps.alaska.gov/