Course Overview
Our North Carolina 16-hour unarmed security guard training course is fully NC PPSB certified and meets all state requirements for security guard certification in North Carolina. This comprehensive NC security guard training program covers essential topics including North Carolina security laws, patrol procedures, emergency response, report writing, and legal use of force, preparing students for immediate employment as certified security guards in NC. Required for all unarmed security positions in North Carolina, our PPSB approved course must be completed within 30 days of hire, with the first 4 hours completed within 20 days of job placement. Upon successful completion, graduates receive their official NC security guard certificate and are eligible for registration with the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board, making them job-ready for positions with licensed security companies throughout the state. This course also serves as a prerequisite for NC armed guard training and is required for Private Investigators seeking armed licensure in North Carolina.
What's Included
- • 16 hours of comprehensive training
- • Professional certification upon completion
- • Access to course materials
Learning Objectives
- • What You'll Learn in Our NC PPSB Certified 16-Hour Course Upon successful completion of our North Carolina security guard training program, students will master all competencies required by the NC Private Protective Services Board and be fully prepared for professional security duties throughout the state.
- • North Carolina Security Laws & Legal Authority (4 Hours)
- • Learn Your Legal Powers as an NC Security Guard:
- • Master North Carolina General Statute 74C Private Protective Services regulations
- • Understand your legal authority and limitations as a security officer in NC
- • Apply proper powers of arrest and detention procedures under North Carolina law
- • Implement lawful use of force guidelines specific to NC security guards
- • Identify liability risks and legal protections for security professionals
- • Execute proper trespassing enforcement procedures on North Carolina properties
- • Professional Security Operations & Patrol Procedures
- • Develop Essential NC Security Guard Skills:
- • Conduct effective security patrols using industry-standard techniques
- • Perform comprehensive facility security assessments and vulnerability identification
- • Operate security equipment including radios, access control systems, and surveillance technology
- • Execute proper visitor management and access control procedures
- • Implement crowd control and de-escalation techniques for various situations
- • Maintain professional appearance and conduct standards required by NC PPSB
- • Emergency Response & Crisis Management Training
- • Master Critical Incident Response for NC Security Officers:
- • Security Communications & Professional Documentation
- • Technology & Modern Security Systems
Course Content
What the Course Covers
- • The NC security guard training program begins with intensive North Carolina Private Protective Services laws covering your legal authority as a security officer in NC, proper powers of arrest and detention under North Carolina law, use of force limitations for NC security guards, and liability protections for security professionals working in the state. Students master professional security operations and patrol procedures including effective facility security assessments, visitor management and access control protocols, crowd control and de-escalation techniques, and professional appearance standards required by NC PPSB for all registered security officers. Our emergency response and crisis management training prepares North Carolina security guards to handle fire emergencies with proper evacuation protocols, provide basic first aid and coordinate medical emergency responses, manage active threat situations using appropriate security procedures, coordinate with North Carolina law enforcement and emergency services, execute facility lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures, and implement natural disaster response protocols specific to NC climate conditions. The course emphasizes security communications and professional documentation teaching students to write detailed legally defensible incident reports, maintain accurate daily activity logs and patrol documentation, use proper radio communication protocols, handle evidence preservation and chain of custody procedures, communicate professionally with clients and law enforcement, and document observations using security industry terminology recognized throughout North Carolina. Students learn modern security technology operations including monitoring CCTV surveillance systems, operating electronic access control systems, using security management software and digital reporting tools, understanding alarm system protocols, implementing mobile security applications, and coordinating with central monitoring stations commonly used by North Carolina security companies. The NC security guard course concludes with customer service excellence and ethics training covering how to provide exceptional service while maintaining security protocols, handle difficult situations with professionalism, assist visitors with information and directions, maintain positive public relations, balance enforcement with courteous service, and apply ethical decision-making principles while upholding professional standards required for North Carolina security guard registration and long-term career success in the state's growing security industry.
Your Instructor
Catherine D. Flowers
Meet Catherine D. Flowers - Your Expert NC Security Guard Training Instructor Catherine D. Flowers brings over 25 years of protection services expertise to our NC PPSB certified security guard training program. Starting her career as a security guard, Catherine advanced through the ranks as a US Military Police Corps Officer and retired law enforcement officer before becoming an active private investigator with 25 years of continuous case work. As founder of PI Leadership Academy and Security Compliance Academy and owner of Cat's Eye Security, Catherine combines real-world experience with proven training excellence. She holds NC PPSB certified trainer credentials and has managed large security teams throughout her career, giving students invaluable insights into both entry-level positions and career advancement opportunities. Catherine is a frequent guest speaker at NCAPI and FAPI conferences, sharing her expertise with protection services professionals across the Southeast. Her unique progression from security guard to industry leader ensures our North Carolina security guard training provides the practical knowledge and professional standards needed for immediate employment and long-term career success in the security industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long is North Carolina Security Guard Training?
North Carolina requires 16 hours of PPSB-certified training for unarmed security guards. Our NC security guard course is completed over two consecutive days with flexible scheduling options available throughout the Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham areas.
What are the prerequisites for NC security guard training?
There are no prerequisites for our North Carolina security guard course. Anyone 18 or older can enroll in NC PPSB-certified training regardless of education or experience level.
What should I bring to NC security guard class?
Bring valid photo identification and a pen. All NC security guard training materials, PPSB approved textbooks, and course resources are included in your North Carolina security training.
Does NC offer online security guard training?
Yes, we provide live virtual NC security guard training that meets North Carolina PPSB requirements under Administrative Code 14B NCAC 16.0707, plus in-person classroom training options.
North Carolina Security Guard Employment Laws/ How fast must I complete NC security guard training after being hired?
North Carolina law requires the first 4 hours of security guard legal training within 20 days of job placement, with all 16 hours completed within 30 days of permanent hire per NC PPSB regulations.
Can I work as a security guard in NC before completing training?
Yes, North Carolina allows probationary security guard employment for 20 consecutive days, but you must complete the first 4 hours of NC PPSB training within that probationary period.
How long is my NC security guard certificate valid?
Your North Carolina security guard training certificate remains valid for one year from the completion date for PPSB registration purposes.
Does NC security guard training give me a license?
North Carolina does not issue security guard licenses to individuals. Licensed security companies register you with NC PPSB after completing required training.
What topics are covered in North Carolina security guard training?
Our NC PPSB approved curriculum covers all nine required topics including North Carolina security laws, patrol procedures, emergency response, report writing, communications, and professional conduct standards.
Can I become a security guard in NC with a criminal record?
North Carolina requires good moral character for security guard registration. Each background is evaluated individually based on the nature and timing of offenses under NC PPSB guidelines.
How much does North Carolina security guard training cost?
We offer competitive rates and payment plans for North Carolina security training our course is 185.00
Can I become a security guard in NC with a criminal record? A
North Carolina requires good moral character for security guard registration. Each background is evaluated individually based on the nature and timing of offenses under NC PPSB guidelines.
How do I get my NC security guard card?
To obtain your North Carolina security guard registration card, you must first complete our 16-hour PPSB certified training course, then be hired by a licensed security company who will submit your registration application to the NC PPSB. The process includes completing a criminal background check through CRC.com, providing fingerprints on an FD-258 card, submitting a digital photograph, and paying the required fees. North Carolina does not issue guard cards directly to individuals - you must be employed by a licensed security guard and patrol company who handles the registration process with the Private Protective Services Board.