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Q: Q: Who regulates security guard certification in South Carolina?

Security officer licensing in South Carolina is regulated by the SC Law Enforcement Division (SLED) . SLED processes registrations, approves training curricula, and issues Security Weapons Permits for armed officers. PPS holds SLED certified instructor credentials and offers both basic unarmed and armed SLED training in Charlotte, NC — servicing the entire Charlotte/Rock Hill corridor.

Q: Q: Are there any reciprocity agreements for guards from other states?

No. North Carolina does not recognize out-of-state security certifications. Anyone wishing to work as a security guard in NC must complete the full unarmed (and armed, if applicable) PPSB-approved training and registration process, regardless of any license held in another state.

Q: How long is my NC PPSB unarmed guard card valid?

Your North Carolina unarmed security officer registration is valid for one year . You must submit your renewal application within 90 days of the expiration date. No additional classroom training is required for unarmed renewal.

Q: Q: Can I take NC security guard training without being employed first?

In North Carolina, you can take PPS training as a non-employed individual — PPS is an open enrollment training provider. However, to complete your state registration and receive your guard card, you must be sponsored by a licensed NC security company. PPS can serve as both your training provider and your sponsoring employer.

Q: Q: Who regulates security guard certification in North Carolina?

Security officer licensing in North Carolina is regulated by the NC Private Protective Services Board (PPSB) , operating under the NC Department of Public Safety. The PPSB approves training schools, certifies instructors, registers security officers, and issues firearm registration permits for armed officers. PPS is a PPSB-approved training school and licensed security employer.

Q: Q: What are multiple course rates? Are there package pricing options?

Yes. Individuals enrolling in both an unarmed and armed course — or both NC and SC certification — qualify for multiple course pricing. Corporate groups of 5 or more officers receive group discounts determined by size . Contact PPS at 704-548-2728 for a custom training consultation and pricing.

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8430 Medical Plaza Dr # 100,
Charlotte, NC 28262

Phone us

Monday – Friday : 8am to 5pm
+1 704 548 2728

Email us

ppsinfo@pgrpnc.com

State-Certified Security Guard Training in Charlotte & Wilmington, NC

Piedmont Protective Services Training

Serving the following counties:

North Carolina: Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Union, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Anson, New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Onslow, Columbus, Guilford, Forsyth, Randolph, Alamance, Rockingham, Stokes, Davidson
South Carolina: York, Lancaster, Chester

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Vincent M. Cardieri- Training and Compliance Manager

PPSB Unarmed
SLED Unarmed
SLED Armed

Tommy R. Furr- Lead Instructor

PPSB Unarmed
PPSB Armed
SLED Unarmed
SLED Armed

Michael J. Gallagher- Regional Director of Wilmington

PPSB Unarmed
PPSB Armed

Briana Smith- Field Operations Manager

PPSB Unarmed
SLED Unarmed