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SUPERIOR SECURITY TRAINING

Security Training

Professional Security Guard Training | NCPPSB & SLED Certified

Training classes available in Charlotte, Wilmington, and Greensboro North Carolina

  • State-certified instructors
  • Part of the Piedmont Group security ecosystem
  • Hands-on scenario-based training
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Job placement pipeline into PPS guard positions

Contact 704-548-2728 for your custom corporate training consultation today.

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What Our Graduates Are Saying

“I work for a competing Security Company.  Our Corporate office is in Nashville so we are limited in office and training space.  I was able to get all of my North Carolina and South Carolina Officers through the Piedmont training course. This is about 25-30 people total.  Vincent Cardieri was the instructor.  He delivered a strong class supported with years of job experience and classroom control to back it up.  I did see a visible improvement in my officers awareness and attention to detail. The guard card classes definitely set a high standard for performance and expectations.  I now use this Piedmont team for all of our  Charlotte area needs.”

J.P, Archangel Security

“I had zero security experience when I signed up for the unarmed course at PPS. Two weeks after finishing, I was working my first post as a certified security officer. The instructors made the legal material easy to understand and the classroom environment was professional. I’m now working toward my armed certification.”

Will Shepard, Security Officer, Charlotte, NC

“We send all our new hires to PPS for their NCPPSB training. The instructors are thorough, the scheduling is flexible, and our officers come back ready to perform on day one. The fact that PPS understands the security industry from the inside makes a real difference in training quality.”

Jon B., Operations Manager, Total Security Co.

“After completing my unarmed training with PPS, I came back for the armed course. The firearms instruction was hands-on and safety-focused. I passed my day and night qualifications on the first attempt. The pricing was the best I found in the Charlotte area.”

Katie Simpson, Armed Security Officer, Wilmington, NC

“I had zero security experience when I signed up for the unarmed course at PPS. Two weeks after finishing, I was working my first post as a certified security officer. The instructors made the legal material easy to understand and the classroom environment was professional. I’m now working toward my armed certification.”

— Will Shepard, Security Officer, Charlotte, NC

“We send all our new hires to PPS for their NCPPSB training. The instructors are thorough, the scheduling is flexible, and our officers come back ready to perform on day one. The fact that PPS understands the security industry from the inside makes a real difference in training quality.”

— Jon B., Operations Manager, Total Security Co.

“After completing my unarmed training with PPS, I came back for the armed course. The firearms instruction was hands-on and safety-focused. I passed my day and night qualifications on the first attempt. The pricing was the best I found in the Charlotte area.”

— Katie Simpson, Armed Security Officer, Wilmington, NC

Register for Classes

Launch your security career or upskill your team with NCPPSB & SLED certified security guard training from Piedmont Protective Services. Serving companies and individuals across Charlotte NC, Wilmington NC, and the Carolinas with armed security training, unarmed security officer certification, and armed recertification at our state-approved Charlotte and Wilmington training centers.

NC PPSB Unarmed Security Guard Training

(8- hours)

$125.00

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NC PPSB Armed Security Guard Training

(24-hours)

$225.00

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NC PPSB Full Guard Certification

(24-hours)

$300.00

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NC PPSB Armed Security Guard Recertification

(4-hours)

$135.00

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SLED Unarmed Security Guard Training- Primary Basic and Plus

 (6-hours)

$125.00

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SLED Armed Security Guard Training

 (4-hours)

$225.00

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SLED Unarmed Security Guard Training- Primary Basic and Plus- Recertification

 (6-hours)

$125.00

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SLED Armed Security Guard Training- Recertification

 (8-hours)

$135.00

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**Armed courses do not include range fees, ammunition, targets, or any additional costs that may be required.**
**Multiple Courses Rates Available**
**Corporate Rates Available**

Why Piedmont Training Matters

Build your professional security team with Piedmont Protective Services NCPPSB & SLED certified security guard training — North and South Carolina’s premier provider of armed security training and unarmed security officer certification for companies and individuals.

For Businesses: Piedmont Protective Services corporate security training ensures NCPPSB team certification and SLED security officer training for property management, corporate facilities, hospitality, and government contracts. Group security training discounts deliver compliance, situational awareness, and deployment-ready officers.

For Individuals: Piedmont Protective Services provides security guard classes  — NC unarmed security training, armed security guard certification Charlotte NC, NC armed recertification, and SLED training. No experience required, employment opportunities available.

Train With The Best and Join One of the Fastest Growing Industries.
State Certified Unarmed & Armed Instructors

  • Exceeds state minimums
  • Hands-on practical learning
  • Continuous development
  • Ethical de-escalation focus
  • Industry-specific expertise
  • Current legal compliance

Subjects covered:

  • Armed Security Guard Training & Certification
  • Unarmed Security Guard Training & Certification
  • Ongoing Professional Development

Armed Security Guard Training & Certification

Licensed, certified armed officers trained in firearms safety, use-of-force decision-making, threat assessment, legal compliance, de-escalation, emergency response, and access control. State-mandated licensing, quarterly firearms qualification, annual legal updates. PPS training exceeds state minimums with hands-on scenario training and ethical decision-making emphasis.

Key Elements: Firearms proficiency – Use-of-force law – Threat assessment – De-escalation techniques – Emergency response – Access control – Incident documentation

Corporate Team Training — Build Elite Security Units

Corporate Team Training – Save & Build Cohesion – 10-20% corporate discounts

Strengthen your security operations with Piedmont Protective Services — NCPPSB & SLED certified group security training designed specifically for corporate teams across Charlotte, Wilmington, and the Carolinas.

Team Cohesion
Flexible Scheduling
Expert Instruction
Proven Retention
Quick Certification
Best Pricing
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  • Best pricing: Armed training $225 vs. competitors’ $300-350

  • Team cohesion: Groups master unified protocols through hands-on scenario training together

  • Expert instruction: Veteran Instructors deliver real-world skills beyond state minimums

  • Flexible sessions at our Charlotte & Wilmington facilities fit your operations

Serving: North Carolina and South Carolina

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