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Training and Testing

 

 Here you will find information about the locations you can receive your initial training, continuing education, and directions to, and dates of, testing.

 

Type of License Training Required State Exam Required Continuing Education Requirement
Unarmed Security Guard Phase I (20 hours)
Phase II (20 hours)
Phase I/II (Unarmed Security Guard Exam) 8 hours
Unarmed Private Investigator Phase I (20 hours)
Phase III (35 hours)
Phase III (Unarmed Private Investigator)
Note: Phase III exam includes Phase I
16 hours
Armed Security Guard Phase I (20 hours)
Phase II (20 hours)
Phase IV (32 hours)
Phase I/II (Unarmed Security Guard Exam)
Phase IV (Firearms Exam)
8 hours
Armed Private Investigator Phase I (20 hours)
Phase III (35 hours)
Phase IV (32 hours) 
Phase III (Unarmed Private Investigator)
Note: Phase III exam includes Phase I
Phase IV (Firearms Exam)
16 hours
Combination License - Armed Security Guard and Armed Private Investigator Phase I (20 hours)
Phase II (20 hours)
Phase III (35 hours)
Phase IV (32 hours) 
Phase I/II (Unarmed Security Guard Exam)
Phase III (Unarmed Private Investigator)
Phase IV (Firearms Exam)
16 hours

 

* Section 390:35-5-2(e):  Continuing education training is required for renewal of an individual license. (1) Private Investigators must complete a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of continuing education training from an approved source, during the licensing period to maintain their license.  (2) Security Guards must complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of continuing education training from an approved source, during the licensing period to maintain their license.

NOTE:  Applicants with comparable training or experience must include proof of training or experience with their application.  Comparable training may be granted for certified Oklahoma Peace Officers, Reserve Officers, out of state full-time Police Officers, Military Police and Oklahoma Correctional Officer training.  The experience provision may waive all or part of the mandated training (except for firearms training) upon proof that the applicant was employed as a security guard or private investigator on a full-time basis for one (1) year in the last three (3) years immediately preceding the date of application.

 

Approved Guard and Investigator Training Programs - By City - May 8, 2009


Pontotoc Technology Center
601 West 33rd Street
Ada, OK 74820
(580) 310-2200
Phases I through IV

Northeast Technology Center
P.O. Box 219
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 257-8324
Phases I, II, & III

Southwest Technology Center
711 W. Tamarack
Altus, OK 73521
(918) 477-2250
Phases I, II & III

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Rt. 1, Box 14M
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2070
Phases I through IV

Tri-County Technology Center
6101 Nowata Rd.
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-2422
Phases I through IV

Tulsa Tech. Center
4600 South Olive
Broken Arrow, OK 74011-1706
(918) 828-3000
Phases I, II, & III

Eastern Okla. County Tech. Center
4601 N. Choctaw Rd.
Choctaw, OK 73020
(405) 390-9591
Phases I through IV

Central Technology Center
3 CT Circle
Drumright, OK 74030
(918) 352-2551
Phases I through IV

Kiamichi Tech. Center
810 Waldron Rd
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7081
Phases I, II, & IV

Canadian Valley Technology Center
6505 E. Hwy 66
El Reno, OK 73036-9117
(405) 262-2629
Phases I through IV

Autry Technology Center
1201 W. Willow
Enid, OK 73703-2598
(580) 242-2750
Phases I through IV

Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center
P.O. Box 190
Ft. Cobb, OK 73038
(405) 643-5511
Phases I through IV

Great Plains Technology Center
4500 W. Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
(580) 355-6371
Phases I through IV

Kiamichi Technology Center
Rt. 3 Box 177
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-7555
Phases I, II, and III

Northeast Technology Center
450 North Hwy 59
Kansas, OK 74347
(918) 868-3535
Phases I, II & III

Ausley’s Security Academy
121 'B' Ave.
Lawton, OK 73501
(580) 248-0828
Phases I, II, & IV

Comanche Nation College
1608 S.W. 9th Street
Lawton, OK 73501
(580) 591-0203
Phases I through IV

Kiamichi Technology Center
301 Kiamichi Drive
McAlester, OK 74501
(918) 426-0940
Phases I through IV

Mid Del Area Tech. Center
1621 Maple Drive
Midwest City, OK 73110
(405) 739-1712
Phases I through IV

Security Officer Requalification
2334 N. Moore Ave., Bldg “B”
Moore, OK 73160
(405) 793-0869
Phases I through IV

Indian Capitol Tech. Center
2403 N. 41st E. (Muskogee)
Muskogee, OK 74403
(918) 687-6383
Phases I through IV

Moore-Norman Tech Center
4701 12th Ave. NW
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 364-5763
Phases I through IV

American Academy
111 N. Harrison
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(405) 636-4222
Phases I through IV

Francis Tuttle Technology Center
12777 N. Rockwell
Oklahoma City, OK 73142
(405) 717-4182
Phases I through IV

Metro-Tech Center
1900 Springlake Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-5217
(405) 424-8324
Phases I through IV

Moore-Norman Tech Center
13301 South Penn Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 364-5763
Phase I through IV

Green Country Technology Center
P.O. Box 1217
Okmulgee, OK 74447-1217
(918) 758-0840 ext 224
Phases I through IV

Pioneer Technology Center
2101 North Ash
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 762-8336
Phases I through IV

Kiamichi Technology Center
P.O. Box 825 (Poteau)
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-4525 or 1-888-567-6632 
Phases I, II, & III

Northeast Area Tech Center
P.O. Box 825
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-5555
Phases I through IV

Indian Capitol Technology Center
HC 61, Box 12 (Sallisaw)
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-9119
Phases I, II, & IV

Central Technology Center
1720 S. Main St.
Sapulpa, OK 74066
(918) 224-9300
Phases I through IV

Gordon Cooper Technology Center
1 John C. Bruton Blvd.
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-7493
Phases I through IV

Meridian Technology Center
1312 South Sangre Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 377-3333
Phases I, II, & III

Indian Capital Tech. Center
Rt. 6 Box 3320
Stilwell, OK 74960
(918) 696-3111
Phase I, II & III

Center of Professional Studies
14002 E. 21st St., Suite 143
Tulsa, OK 74134
(918) 438-2677
Phases I through IV

Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, Inc.
2800 Southwest Blvd.
Tulsa, OK 74157
(918) 584-7291
Phase I & II

Vatterott College
4348 S 118 E. Ave
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918)835-8288
Phase I, II, and III

Mid-America Technology Center
P.O. Box H
Wayne, OK 73095
(405) 449-3391
Phases I, II, & III

High Plains Technology Center
3921 34th Street
Woodward, OK 73801
(580) 571-6103
Phases I & II

Red River Technology Center
3300 West Bois D'Arc
Duncan, OK  73533
(580) 255-2903
Phase I & II

 

Testing Dates


Metro Tech Springlake Campus
Economic Development Center (EDC)
Building  #1 on map
1700 Springlake Drive, OKC

ARRIVE AT 9:30, SIGN IN, TESTING BEGINS AT 10:00 

 

2009

November 24
December 8, 22

 

2010

January 5, 19
February 2, 16
March 2, 16, 30
April 13, 27
May 11, 25
June 8, 22
July 6, 20
August 3, 17, 31
September 14, 28
October 12, 26
November 9, 23
December 7, 21

 

 

The Springlake Campus is between NE 36th and NE 50th on ML King Blvd.  Enter the campus on Park View Drive. 
The EDC building has a green awning covering the front entrance.

No fee required for testing. A photo I.D. and proof of training completion is MANDATORY to take the state test. Results of the test will be mailed to the address you sign in on the test roster. Additional information may be obtained by calling (405) 239-5112. 

Test Dates:
TULSA TECHNOLOGY CENTER (SOUTHEAST CAMPUS)
4600 S. Olive Telephone (918)828-3000
Broken Arrow, OK 74011-1706

ARRIVE AT 9:30, SIGN IN, TESTING BEGINS AT 10:00

 

2009

November 17
December 1, 15

Note:  There will be no testing on December 29, 2009 - the school will be closed.

 

2010

January 12, 26
February 9, 23
March 9, 23
April 6, 20
May 4, 18
June 1, 15, 29
July 13, 27
August 10, 24
September 7, 21
October 5, 19
November 2, 16, 30
December 14

Note:  There will be no testing on December 28, 2010 - the school will be closed.

 

No fee required for testing. A photo I.D. and proof of training completion is MANDATORY to take the state test. Results of the test will be mailed to the address you sign in on the test roster. Additional information may be obtained by calling (405) 239-5112. 

 

Last updated/reviewed November 9, 2009

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