- November 29, 2025 - November 30, 2025
9:50 am - 5:50 pm
ARMED SECURITY OFFICER / GUARD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE
Class cost: $175.00 (16 hours)
Training to become a Tennessee-certified armed security officer includes an examination covering specific subject materials.
STATE REQUIREMENTS says all candidates must complete:
4-hour basic course that includes one (1) hour each of:
- Orientation
- Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer
- Emergency Procedures
- General Duties
8 hours in the classroom covering:
Legal limitations on the use of a firearm
- Handling of a firearm
- Safety and maintenance of firearms
4 hours of marksmanship training which includes a shooting test that requires a minimum of 70% score on any silhouette target course approved by the commissioner.
Venue: Zirkops Training Facility
Address:
6212 Highway 58, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37341, United States
