How to become a security guard in Kentucky
Kentucky has no statewide security guard license. Here is what it takes to work as a security guard in Kentucky, 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 Kentucky law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Kentucky security guard license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Kentucky has no state license for unarmed security guards. The state board licenses private investigators only. Check with your city or county; no local license was confirmed for this page. |
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Steps to become a security guard in Kentucky
- Confirm there is no state license for unarmed security guards in Kentucky
- Ask the city or county where you will work whether a local license applies
- Apply to a security employer and complete its background check and training
- Keep records of any training certificates for future jobs
How do you check a security guard's license in Kentucky?
- 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.