How to Get a North Carolina Nightclub Security License
In order to work as a nightclub security guard (also known as a bouncer) in the state of North Carolina, you need to get a private protection license from the Department of Justice. As long as you have never been convicted of a felony, this license is relatively easy to get. You need to take a class and pay a fee that will entitle you to work as a security guard for two years. Make sure you get started on the process early, though, because even though it is not complicated, it could take a few weeks.
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Obtain either a high school diploma or a GED. You cannot be licensed as a security guard without one of these things. Even though you can get a security license when you are 18 years of age, you cannot work in a nightclub until you are 21. You will need to submit proof of both your schooling and your age when you apply for a license.
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Be a United States citizen or a resident alien. Submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States with your application.
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Do not have any felonies or drug violations on your criminal record. You need to acquire a criminal record check from your county's clerk of the court and submit it with your application.
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Complete a 16-hour state-certified course for private protection. You will learn about state laws and job responsibilities, and you must take a test at the conclusion of the course. Pass with a score of 80 percent or higher. These classes are offered by private job training schools which can be found online.
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Obtain a completed fingerprint card from your local police department.
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Submit an application form for a private protective services license. You cannot download this application online and you must call the Department of Justice to request to have one mailed to you. Along with this application and all the materials, you will need one good photograph of yourself not wearing a hat and all of the necessary fees, totaling approximately $190 as of August 2010.
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