Unarmed
Class “D” Security Officer
Requirements and application steps for the standard unarmed security officer license — the entry point for working security in Florida.
FDACS requirements →Home/Officer Resources
Florida Statutes · Chapter 493
Security officer resources
Licensing requirements, fee schedules, and forms for Class “D” security officers and Class “G” statewide firearm license holders — all administered by FDACS. Every link below goes straight to the official state source.
Alpha One provides the training required for licensure. The license itself
is issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing. These links
are provided for your convenience — always confirm current requirements on the FDACS site.
Start here
The two licenses
Armed
Class “G” Statewide Firearm
Requirements and application steps for officers authorized to carry a firearm on duty, including the annual requalification obligation.
FDACS requirements →01 · Fee schedules
What it costs the state
Official FDACS fee schedules. These are state licensing fees and are separate from Alpha One training tuition.
02 · Manage your license
Renew, update, replace
03 · Reference & forms
Statute, forms, and answers
Class G
Approved Firearms ListFirearms authorized for Class G license holders
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Forms
Forms & PublicationsChapter 493 form request portal
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Q&A
Questions & Answers: Chapter 493Official state Q&A document (PDF)
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Q&A
Security Agencies & OfficersQuestions and answers for agencies and officers (PDF)
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FAQ
Private Security Services FAQInvestigation, recovery, and security services
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Offices
Regional OfficesFind the Division of Licensing office nearest you
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Still stuck?
We have walked a lot of officers through this
State licensing paperwork is not hard, but it is unforgiving about detail. If you are unsure which form applies, what your renewal window is, or whether your qualification is still current, call before you guess.
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