How to become a security guard in Indiana
Indiana has no statewide security guard license. Here is what it takes to work as a security guard in Indiana, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Part of the state's website could not be reached when we checked, so some details come from Indiana law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Indiana security guard license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Indiana licenses security guard agencies, not individual guards. Guards work for a licensed Security Guard Agency. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Private Investigator and Security Guard Licensing Board |
Steps to become a security guard in Indiana
- Confirm Indiana does not license individual guards
- Apply to a security company licensed by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
- Complete the employer's background check and training
- To open your own company, apply for a Security Guard Agency license through MyLicense One
How do you check a security guard's license in Indiana?
- Search the name or license number on the official Indiana security guard license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.