How to become a security guard in Maine
Maine has no statewide security guard license. Here is what it takes to work as a security guard in Maine, 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 Maine law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Who can become a security guard in Maine?
- At least 18
- U.S. citizen or resident alien
- No dishonorable military discharge in the last 5 years
- No crime punishable by 1+ year in prison; no listed crimes in the last 5 years
- Fewer than 3 minor-crime convictions in the last 5 years
- Not a fugitive, drug abuser, or dangerous due to mental disorder
- Employer reports you to the State Police and completes a background check
- Bond is required of the contract security company ($10,000 resident, $50,000 nonresident), not the individual guard.
Maine security guard license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Maine does not license individual guards. The employer must hold a state contract security company license, and guards must meet state qualifications. |
|---|---|
| Licensed by | Maine State Police, Weapons and Professional Licensing (Special Investigations Unit) |
Steps to become a security guard in Maine
- Confirm you meet the state security guard qualifications
- Get hired by a licensed contract security company
- Employer reports you to the State Police before you start guard duties
- Employer completes your background check and files a signed statement within 60 days
- Employer statement must be filed before you carry a firearm or work a strike site
How do you check a security guard's license in Maine?
- Search the name or license number on the official Maine 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.