Mississippi Security Officer Licensing Requirements
What the state requires to work as a security officer in Mississippi, who regulates it, and how ATPS supports officers on our Mississippi contracts. ATPS does not currently operate a licensed training school in Mississippi — our training programs are delivered in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
State requirements
- Unarmed security officer — No statewide regulator — No statewide licensing or training mandate; requirements come from the employer, client contract, and any local ordinance — Employer, contract, or local rule — Miss. Code §97-37-7; MS DPS Application for Security Guard Permit (SGPAPP-01)
- Armed company guard or watchman — Mississippi Department of Public Safety — Security guard permit: written application, $100 non-refundable fee, fingerprints, state and FBI criminal-history check, no felony conviction ever, and a weapons training course — Confirm current approved-course list and renewal rules with DPS; do not quote an hour figure — Miss. Code §97-37-7; MS DPS Application for Security Guard Permit (SGPAPP-01)
Requirements verified 28 August 2026 against Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Requirements change — confirm with the regulator before relying on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Is an unarmed Mississippi security guard card required statewide?
No. Mississippi has no statewide licensing or training mandate for unarmed security officers; employer, client-contract, and local-ordinance requirements may apply.
What does Mississippi require for an armed company guard?
A company guard or watchman carrying a firearm on duty needs a DPS security guard permit, including written application, $100 non-refundable fee, fingerprints, state and FBI criminal-history check, no felony conviction ever, and a weapons training course. Confirm approved-course details with DPS before quoting hours.
How ATPS supports officers here
We verify credentials before assignment, track expiries, and pay for required renewals on our Mississippi contracts. This support does not make ATPS a Mississippi training school.