nc private protective services board training
​for security guards and private investigators

INITIAL 4 HOURS UNARMED GUARD FOR ARMED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & NEW SECURITY GUARDS - NC PPSB requires the initial (4) hours of the Unarmed Guard Course for Private Investigators who wish to be registered to carry a firearm. This is in addition to the 20 hour firearm course, and is only required to be taken one time. For Security Guards - The initial (4) hours must be completed within 20 days of guard being placed on duty.​​


NC PPSB UNARMED SECURITY GUARD COURSE - NC PPSB mandated Unarmed Guard Course - (16) hours. Must be completed prior to Firearms Qualification. Must be completed within 30 days of permanent hire. The initial (4) hours must be completed within 20 days of guard being placed on duty.


INITIAL FIREARMS QUALIFICATION - NC PPSB MANDATED FOR ARMED SECURITY GUARDS & ARMED PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS - NC PPSB mandated (20) hour course for ARMED Security Guards & ARMED Private Investigators.


ANNUAL FIREARMS RECERTIFICATION - NC PPSB MANDATED - NC PPSB certified instructors - Annual Firearms Recertification