Licensing · Security
US Security Guard License Exams (Florida Class D, New York, California, Texas)
Practice for the unarmed security guard exams in four states: Florida's Class D end-of-course exam, New York's 8-hour pre-assignment course exam, California's Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force exam (guard card), and the Texas Level II exam. A shared part on guard duties plus a part on your state's law.
Questions last checked against the official sources on October 11, 2026.
The real exam at a glance
- Florida
- Class D: 40-hour course, 170-question exam, 128 to pass
- New York
- 8-hour pre-assignment course and exam, then 16-hour OJT within 90 working days
- California
- 8-hour Power to Arrest and Use of Force course, open book, 100% to pass
- Texas
- Level II course and DPS exam for a noncommissioned license
- License lasts
- 2 years in Florida, New York and Texas
- Set by
- FDACS, NY DOS/DCJS, CA BSIS, TX DPS
What you'll practise
Try a question
Near a suspected explosive device, guards should not:
- Keep members of the public well away from the area
- Report the item to the site manager and law enforcement
- Use two-way radios or cell phones close to the item
- Note the time, location and description of the item
Show the answer
C. Use two-way radios or cell phones close to the item — Radio signals could set off some devices. Move away before using a radio or phone.
Sample questions by topic (in English)
- Role of the security officer
- Conduct and ethics
- Communication and de-escalation
- Observation and reports
- Access control and patrol
- Emergencies and fire
- Terrorism and suspicious activity
- Active shooter
- Special situations
- Licensing (FL)
- Firearms (FL)
- Detention and arrest (FL)
- Curriculum topics (FL)
- Registration (NY)
- Training (NY)
- Discipline (NY)
- Arrest powers (NY)
- Use of force (NY)
- Registration and training (CA)
- Arrest powers (CA)
- Merchant's privilege (CA)
- Trespass (CA)
- Use of force (CA)
- Licensing (TX)
- Conduct and identification (TX)
- Offenses (TX)
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Questions about the US Security Guard
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What is the real US Security Guard like?
Florida: Class D: 40-hour course, 170-question exam, 128 to pass. New York: 8-hour pre-assignment course and exam, then 16-hour OJT within 90 working days. California: 8-hour Power to Arrest and Use of Force course, open book, 100% to pass. Texas: Level II course and DPS exam for a noncommissioned license. License lasts: 2 years in Florida, New York and Texas. Set by: FDACS, NY DOS/DCJS, CA BSIS, TX DPS.
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