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North America Security Associates llc
Armed & Unarmed Security Guard Services
Serving Florida Since 2018
Security Guard Qualifications
At North America Security Associates LLC, we maintain high standards by requiring specific qualifications for individuals joining our security team. All candidates must undergo rigorous background checks, possess the necessary security certifications, and have proven experience in the field. In addition to meeting industry-standard licensing requirements, we prioritize candidates with strong communication skills, situational awareness, and a commitment to professionalism. Our onboarding process also includes comprehensive training programs to ensure that each team member is fully equipped to meet the unique demands of our clients and deliver top-quality security services.
Security Guard Level I: An unarmed individual with a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Class “D” Security Guard license and a minimum of one (1) year prior experience as a Class “D” licensed Security Guard Officer is required. A one (1) year background in law enforcement may be substituted for prior years of experience.
Security Guard Level II: An unarmed individual with a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Class “D” Security Guard license and a minimum of two (2) years prior experience as a Class “D” licensed Security Guard Officer is required. A two (2) year background in law enforcement may be substituted for prior years of experience.
Security Guard Level III: An armed individual with a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Class “D” Security Guard license and Class “G” Statewide Firearm license. A minimum of two (2) years prior experience as a Class “D” licensed Security Guard Officer is required. A two (2) year background in law enforcement may be substituted for prior years of experience.
Security Guard Level IV: An armed individual with a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Class “D” Security Guard license and Class “G” Statewide Firearm license. A minimum of five (5) years prior experience as a Class “D” licensed Security Guard Officer and a minimum of two (2) years prior experience serving as a Class “D” licensed Security Guard with a Class “G” Statewide Firearm license. A five (5) year background in law enforcement may be substituted for prior years of experience.
Security Guard Level V: An armed or unarmed individual with a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Class “D” Security Guard license and Class “G” Statewide Firearm license. A minimum of five (5) years prior experience as a Class “D” licensed Security Guard with a Class “G” Statewide Firearm license. A five (5) year background in law enforcement may be substituted for prior years of experience. The individual shall also have the ability to supervise, monitor, and regulate individuals with a Class “D” Security Guard license and a Class “G” Statewide Firearm license in their performance of their assigned duties under this Contract. This level of Security Guard may be a site-supervisor when a Customer requires multiple Security Guards present at the same time to coordinate security service efforts.
Security Guard Level VI: An armed or unarmed individual with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Class “D” Security Guard license and Class “G” Statewide Firearm license. A minimum of ten years’ experience as a Class “D” licensed Security Guard with a Class “G” Statewide Firearm license. A ten (10) year background in law enforcement may be substituted for prior years of experience. The individual shall have the ability to supervise, monitor, and regulate Security Guard individuals with a Class “D” Security Guard license and a Class “G” Statewide Firearm license in their performance of assigned duties. When a Customer requires multiple site-supervisors for large or complex sites, this level of Security Guard may be a project manager responsible for coordination of all security service efforts, including managing site supervisors.
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