APA Security Guard Courses
State of TN Approved Guard Courses
Unarmed Guard
State approved course to become a licensed unarmed guard.
Course Length 4hrs
New Armed Guard
State approved course to become a licensed armed guard.
Course Length 16hrs (2 days)
Armed Recertification
State approved course to renew armed guard license.
Course Length 8hrs
Upgrade to Armed
State approved course to Upgrade from Unarmed to Armed license
*Has some restrictions
Course Length 12hrs (2 days)
Less Lethal Weapons
State approved course to receive a certification for (Taser, Baton, OC Spray & Handcuffing
Course Length 4hrs (Each)
Active Shooter response
State approved course to receive your certification from the Department of Commerce and Insurance to work in schools as a Security Guard.
Course Length 8hrs
DE-ESCALATION / SAFE RESTRAINT / CPR / FIRST AID
If you’re an armed or unarmed security officer in the State of Tennessee, and you perform security at a location that holds a permit or license for on-premises consumption of alcohol, then you are required to complete the following.