Classroom Instructions for Florida D and G Licensure

Here’s an overview of classroom instruction required for Florida Security

Officer D and G licenses

Classroom Instruction for Florida Security Officer Licensure

Class D License: Unarmed Security Officer

Purpose

The Class D license is required for individuals seeking employment as unarmed security guards in Florida.

Instructional Requirements

 Total Hours: 40 hours of classroom training, usually divided into two 20-hour segments (Part I and Part II).

 Curriculum Includes:

o Legal aspects and liability

o Basic security officer duties and responsibilities

o Patrol techniques and procedures

o Emergency procedures and fire safety

o Observation skills and report writing

o Public relations and professionalism

o Terrorism awareness

o Access control and alarm systems

o Crime and accident prevention techniques

o Ethics and conduct

Instruction Format

 Delivered by a licensed security officer school or instructor.

 Includes lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and practical exercises.

 Ends with written and/or practical assessments.

Class G License: Statewide Firearm License (Armed Security Officer)

Purpose

The Class G license permits security officers to carry a firearm while on duty.

Instructional Requirements

 Prerequisite: Must already hold a Class D license or be in the process of obtaining one.

 Total Hours: 28 hours of classroom and range training.

 Curriculum Includes:

o Florida firearm laws and use-of-force statutes

o Firearm safety and handling

o Marksmanship fundamentals

o Firearm maintenance

o Legal use of firearms and deadly force

o Judgmental shooting scenarios

o Liability and civil/criminal consequences

o Range qualification (live-fire exercises with a passing score required)

Instruction Format

 Conducted by a licensed Class K firearms instructor.

 Combines classroom lectures, legal instruction, and practical range time.

 Includes written examinations and live-fire proficiency testing.

General Notes

 Attendance for all required hours is mandatory.

 Successful completion of instruction and passing required exams is necessary before applying for licensure.

 Ongoing annual requalification is required for Class G (firearms) license.

Summary

Florida requires 40 hours of classroom training for the unarmed Class D license and 28 hours of classroom and range training for the armed Class G license, each with a specific curriculum, practical exercises, and examinations. All instruction must be delivered by licensed instructors or schools, and completion is mandatory for licensure Security Guard Licensure programs.

Cornerstone will be offering day, night and weekend classes through NITA led by Master Level Instructor Ryan Burke M.A.T., Former Military Policeman and Keynote presenter at several national conferences on behavior analysis as it relates to community interaction as security personnel

To sign up for the Florida D or G Course please visit: 

https://investigativeacademy.com/