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Key Facts: AR Security Guard Exam
100 Q
CSO Exam Minimum
17 CAR § 350-1017
70%
Passing Score
Arkansas State Police Regulatory Services
$50
Re-Exam Fee
Arkansas State Police
AR Code 17-40
Governing Statute
Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies
$40
CSO Application Fee
Ark. Code § 17-40-302
Arkansas CSO applicants must be 21, complete Phase I (8 hours) and Phase II (16 hours) training, and pass an in-person exam of at least 100 questions with 70% or higher, given by their training administrator. The CSO application fee is $40 plus background check fees.
Sample AR Security Guard Practice Questions
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1Which Arkansas statute is the primary law governing private security officers?
2Which state agency administers private security officer licensing in Arkansas?
3Under 17 CAR § 350-1017, what is the passing score for the Arkansas Security Guard exam?
4What is the re-exam fee for the Arkansas Security Guard (CSO) exam?
5What are the two primary classifications for private security officers under Arkansas law?
6Under the Arkansas Private Security Act (17 CAR § 350), what is required before a security officer can be armed?
7What is the general scope of a security officer's authority under the Arkansas Private Security Act?
8Under Arkansas law, what constitutes unlawful detention by a security officer?
9What is the proper response if a security officer encounters a person trespassing on the premises?
10Under the Arkansas use-of-force statute, when may a security officer use physical force?
About the AR Security Guard Exam
The Arkansas commissioned security officer (CSO) exam is required for an armed security credential under Arkansas Code Title 17, Chapter 40 and 17 CAR Part 350. It has at least 100 questions on Phase I (legal authority, use of force, the Act and rules, field notes and report writing) and Phase II (deadly force and Arkansas law, weapons and safety, live fire and qualification) and is developed and given in person by the training provider's training administrator. A score of 70% passes; two failed attempts cancel the application. Applicants must be at least 21.
Exam sponsor: Training administrators of approved training providers (rules by the Division of Arkansas State Police). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Not specified
Passing Score
70%
Exam / Certification Fees
No state exam fee; $50 retake fee only if the State Police gives the test
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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Legal Authority
Legal authority of security officers, classification of crimes, arrests and detentions, use of force (nondeadly and deadly, civil and criminal penalties), case studies, site-specific legal issues
Arkansas Act and Part 350 Rules
Purpose, coverage and definitions of Ark. Code 17-40; minimum qualifications, disqualifying factors, fees, renewals; officer responsibilities; training and reporting requirements; penalties
Field Notes and Report Writing
Purpose of reports, equipment, notebook contents, the six questions a report must answer, grammar, practice reports
Use of Deadly Force and Arkansas Law
Relevant statutes and case law, fleeing individuals, warning shots, criminal and civil penalties
Weapons and Safety
Fundamental firearm safety, nomenclature, cleaning and maintenance, storage, weapon retention
Live Fire and Qualification
Range procedures and safety, holster and movement drills, dry fire, clearing stoppages, reloading, pistol qualification (rifle or shotgun if carried)
Preparing for the AR Security Guard Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Not specified
- Exam / certification fees: No state exam fee; $50 retake fee only if the State Police gives the test Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Arkansas Security Guard exam?
Under 17 CAR § 350-1017, the PSO and CSO exams are developed and administered by the training administrator or assistant training administrator of the applicant's training provider, under rules of the Division of Arkansas State Police and Arkansas Code Title 17, Chapter 40. The exam must be taken in person.
What is the difference between a PSO and a CSO?
A private security officer (PSO) completes Phase I training and an exam of at least 70 questions and may not carry a firearm on the job. A commissioned security officer (CSO) is authorized to carry a firearm, must be at least 21, completes Phase I and Phase II, and takes an exam of at least 100 questions. Both need 70% to pass.
What is the passing score for the Arkansas Security Guard exam?
A score of 70% or higher passes. After a failed attempt you must wait five working days to retest, and a second failure cancels the pending application.
How much does the Arkansas security guard exam cost?
The rules set no fee for the first exam. The CSO application fee is $40 plus $38 in state and federal background check fees ($78 total on the 10-2026 form). A $50 reexamination fee applies only when the Division of Arkansas State Police administers the test.
What is covered on the Arkansas security guard exam?
The CSO exam covers Phase I (legal authority, use of force, Arkansas Code 17-40 and 17 CAR Part 350, field note taking and report writing) and Phase II (use of deadly force and Arkansas law, weapons and safety, live fire training and qualification).
What does 17 CAR § 350-1017 specify about the exam?
17 CAR § 350-1017 requires an exam of at least 70 questions for a PSO, 100 for a CSO and 120 for a CSSO, developed and administered by a training administrator or assistant training administrator and taken in person. A score of 70% passes, and two failed attempts cancel the application.
Is weapons training required for Arkansas security officers?
Yes for commissioned officers. A CSO is by definition authorized to carry a firearm, so every CSO applicant completes Phase II: at least 16 hours, including 8 on the firing range and a pistol qualification course. CSOs also need 12 hours of refresher training each year. Unarmed PSOs complete only Phase I.
Can I retake the exam if I fail?
Yes, once. You must wait five working days before retesting, and the $50 reexamination fee applies if the State Police gives the test. Failing twice cancels the application, and you must reapply as a new applicant and pay the application fees again.