How to become a security guard in Mississippi
Mississippi has no statewide security guard license. Here is what it takes to work as a security guard in Mississippi, 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 Mississippi law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Mississippi security guard license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. Mississippi has no state license for unarmed security guards. Armed guards need a state Security Guard Permit from the Department of Public Safety, and some cities, such as Biloxi, license all guards locally. |
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Steps to become a security guard in Mississippi
- Check whether your city requires a guard license (Biloxi requires one through the Biloxi Police Department under city ordinance Sec. 12-8-1 to 12-8-12).
- Get hired by a security employer; Biloxi asks for an employment verification letter.
- If you will be armed, apply in person to the Department of Public Safety for a Security Guard Permit ($100 permit fee plus $32 background check).
- Submit any local application, fingerprints and fees (Biloxi: $25 non-refundable application fee and proof of liability insurance).
How do you check a security guard's license in Mississippi?
- 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.