(a) To qualify for certification as a security guard, an individual shall:
(1) meet the standards set by the Secretary;
(2) be an employee of or an applicant for employment with a licensed security guard agency;
(3) be of good moral character and reputation;
(4) submit to the licensed security guard agency, for forwarding to the Secretary:
(i) a sworn application on the form the Secretary provides;
(ii) the fingerprints required under § 19-304(c) of this title; and
(iii) a nonrefundable application fee of $15; and
(5) pay to the licensed security guard agency, for forwarding to the Secretary, the fees authorized under § 19-304(c) of this title.
(b) On receipt from an applicant for certification as a security guard, a licensed security guard agency shall forward to the Secretary the applicant’s application form, fingerprint cards, and criminal history records check fees.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 19 - Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification
Subtitle 4 - Certification of Security Guards
Section 19-401 - Certification
Section 19-402 - Qualifications and Requirements
Section 19-403 - Issuance of Certification; Written Notice of Denial
Section 19-404 - Scope of Certification
Section 19-404.1 - Certification Terms; Renewals
Section 19-405 - Certification Card
Section 19-406 - Possession of Certification Card
Section 19-407 - Badge; Clearance Card
Section 19-408 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 19-409 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Commencement of Proceedings
Section 19-410 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings