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Key Facts: GA Security Guard Exam

75-80%

Passing Score

GA Board

100 Q

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

24 hrs

Training Required

GA Board

$125

Exam Fee

PSI

18+

Minimum Age

GA Board

Georgia requires 24 hours of classroom training for security personnel, with armed guards needing additional firearms qualification. The PSI-administered exam tests knowledge of Georgia security law, patrol procedures, emergency response, and professional conduct.

About the GA Security Guard Exam

The Georgia security guard licensing exam covers state security laws under O.C.G.A. Title 43 Chapter 38, legal authority and limitations, use of force, patrol procedures, emergency response, report writing, access control, communications, and professional ethics as required by the Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

2 hours

Passing Score

75% (unarmed) / 80% (armed)

Exam Fee

$125 (Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies (PSI))

GA Security Guard Exam Content Outline

25%

Georgia State Regulations & Licensing

O.C.G.A. Title 43 Chapter 38, Board rules, training requirements, armed vs. unarmed licensing, background checks, renewal procedures

20%

Legal Authority & Limitations

Citizen's arrest powers, trespass law, criminal classifications, false imprisonment, shopkeeper's privilege, liability, impersonation laws

15%

Use of Force

Force continuum, reasonable force, deadly force justification, de-escalation techniques, handcuff use, self-defense law

20%

Patrol & Emergency Procedures

Foot and vehicle patrol, post orders, crime scene preservation, fire safety, bomb threats, active shooter, natural disasters

20%

Report Writing, Communications & Ethics

Incident reports, daily activity reports, radio communications, access control, confidentiality, professional conduct

How to Pass the GA Security Guard Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% (unarmed) / 80% (armed)
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours
  • Exam fee: $125

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

GA Security Guard Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 38 — Georgia's primary law governing private security businesses and employees
2Understand the difference between citizen's arrest and law enforcement arrest authority in Georgia
3Master the use-of-force continuum and know when deadly force is legally justified
4Review the PSI candidate bulletin for the specific exam content outline and reference materials
5Practice scenario-based questions on emergency response including fire, bomb threats, and active shooter

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to become a security guard in Georgia?

Georgia requires security guards to complete 24 hours of classroom training from a Board-approved instructor. Armed guards must pass both a written exam and firearms range test with 80%. Applicants must pass a background check through the Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies.

Who administers the Georgia security guard exam?

The Georgia security guard licensing exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies under the Secretary of State. PSI provides a candidate bulletin with content outlines and reference materials.

What is the passing score for the Georgia security guard exam?

Unarmed security guards must score at least 75% on the written exam. Armed security guards must achieve 80% on both the written examination and the firearms range qualification test.

How much does the Georgia security guard exam cost?

The examination fee is $125. Total initial licensing fees range from $240-$465 depending on the type of license (unarmed vs. armed) and any additional requirements.