Florida Security Officer Licensing Requirements
What the state requires to work as a security officer in Florida, who regulates it, and how ATPS supports officers on our Florida contracts. ATPS does not currently operate a licensed training school in Florida — our training programs are delivered in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
State requirements
- Class D security officer license — Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing — 40 hours — Every 2 years; no additional course is required for Class D renewal — FDACS Division of Licensing, Security Officer requirements
- Class G statewide firearm license — Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing — 28 hours — 4 hours of annual firearms requalification with each weapon class — FDACS Division of Licensing, Security Officer requirements
Requirements verified 28 August 2026 against Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing. Requirements change — confirm with the regulator before relying on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is required to renew a Florida Class D license?
The Class D unarmed license renews every 2 years with no additional course required.
Is the Class G four-hour requirement a biennial license refresher?
No. It is 4 hours of annual firearms requalification with each weapon class for the Class G armed license.
How ATPS supports officers here
We verify credentials before assignment, track expiries, and pay for required renewals on our Florida contracts. This support does not make ATPS a Florida training school.