The process for guard cards can seem quite daunting, especially as guidance can be quite rare or scarce on the DPS website. Want an easy to read guide? Here is a quick overview and tips for getting your AZDPS Unarmed Guard Card!

1. Take an online or in person training course. You can take our official one here!
   – LINK HERE
   1. The course is an 8 hour course as directed by the Department of Public Safety (DPS)
   2. Pass the test at the end of the course
   3. You’ll receive the paperwork needed to apply within 24-48 hours after passing
2. Apply for an unarmed guard card on the Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) website here – LINK HERE
   1. You can either do the application online or drop it off in person
   2. The fees for the paperwork can be found here – LINK HERE
   3. You need to pay the fees and get fingerprinted. If you do the application online, you can book an appointment online with Fieldprint and then go in person. They will send it electronically to DPS.
   4. If you want to do it in person, you need to get all the fingerprinting done prior and bring it in with your application and fees.
   5. You can follow up to see where your application is at this link here – LINK HERE
3. Wait for the guard card to get processed.
   1. If successful, you will get a card printed and sent to your mailing address. You cannot work on a site until you have that card in person.
   2. If unsuccessful/denial, you will need to contact DPS or wait for a letter in the mail explaining why you were denied. You can appeal, but the process can take a long time.