Complete Your 40-Hour Security Training Online

Yes! DVPSTA's 40-hour Florida Class D Security Officer Training Course is 100% online, with no in-person classroom attendance required. However, students must attend scheduled live online classes with a licensed instructor.

Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5N-1.140(1)(f), the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) permits Class D security officer training to be completed online, provided instruction is delivered in real time by licensed Class "DI" instructors and applicable attendance and participation requirements are met.

DVPSTA's affordable, live online security training program includes:

• 100% Online Classes: Attend from home without traveling to a physical classroom.

• Live Instructor-Led Training: Participate in real-time instruction with a Florida-licensed security officer instructor.

• Convenient Evening Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Flexible 40-Hour Training Options: Complete your required Florida Class D Security Officer Training through a 5-day accelerated course, a two-week evening program, or a two-weekend intensive course. Course formats and schedules are subject to instructor availability.
  

• Certificate of Completion: Receive the required Certificate of Security Officer Training upon successfully completing the program.

Our online Florida Class D security training is designed to provide convenient, affordable instruction while meeting applicable FDACS training requirements.

Please note: Online classes require live attendance and active participation. Completing the training does not automatically grant a Florida Class D license; the FDACS licensing application and fingerprinting requirements are separate.

For questions about online attendance or upcoming class dates, contact our administration at GIU@DVPSTA.com.

pon successfully completing DVPSTA's 40-hour Florida Class D Security Officer Training Course and passing the required examinations, you will receive your official Certificate of Security Officer Training (Form FDACS-16103) within three (3) business days of course completion.

Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5N-1.140(1)(d), FDACS requires licensed security training schools to issue certificates to students who successfully complete the required training and testing within three business days.

DVPSTA will email you:

• Official FDACS Certificate of Security Officer Training (FDACS-16103) — Proof of successful completion of your required 40-hour training.

• Florida Class D Security Officer License Application — Information to help you begin the state licensing process.

• Licensing Fees and Application Instructions — Guidance regarding FDACS application fees, fingerprinting, and next steps.

You may also retrieve and print your issued training certificate through the official FDACS Training Certificate Portal.

Important: Your training certificate confirms completion of the required course; it is not your Florida Class D Security Officer License. Licenses are issued separately by FDACS after the applicable requirements are satisfied. For assistance, contact GIU@DVPSTA.com.

DVPSTA offers affordable Florida Class D Security Officer Training online for just $100 during our current promotional enrollment period.

Our 40-hour live online security training is designed to make professional security officer education accessible and affordable without requiring students to travel to a physical classroom.

Your $100 training tuition covers the required 40-hour course. After successful completion of the training and examinations, students receive their official Certificate of Security Officer Training (Form FDACS-16103).

DVPSTA offers flexible class schedules, including evening and accelerated training options, depending on instructor availability.

Please note: The $100 promotional price covers training tuition only. FDACS licensing fees, fingerprinting, and any applicable third-party service fees are separate.

Yes! DVPSTA offers personalized 1-on-1 Florida Class D Security Officer training starting at $200.00 for students who need greater scheduling flexibility or prefer individual attention from a Florida-licensed Class DI instructor.

Our private training option allows you to coordinate live instruction around your availability, receive personalized guidance, and ask questions at your own pace during sessions.

All required 40 hours of training must still be completed. Scheduling and final tuition depend on your training needs and instructor availability.

Interested in personalized training? Contact our team to discuss available options and request a customized schedule.

No. DVPSTA's $100 Florida Class D online training tuition is separate from state licensing and fingerprinting fees.

According to the published FDACS fee schedule, standard initial Class D licensing costs include:

• Class D License Fee: $45.00

• Fingerprint Processing Fee: $42.00

• Fingerprint Retention Fee: $10.75

• Total Standard FDACS Fees: $97.75
  
  

Combined with DVPSTA's promotional $100 training tuition, the standard total is $197.75, excluding any additional fingerprint-provider, photo, or other service charges.

Florida does not charge a separate initial application fee for a Class D Security Officer License. Certain eligible veterans may qualify for a waiver of the initial license fee. For current fees, consult the official FDACS licensing fee schedule.

Florida requires a minimum of 40 hours of professional training for most first-time Class D Security Officer License applicants.

DVPSTA offers flexible live online training formats that may include:

• 5-Day Accelerated Course: Complete the required training during an intensive five-day schedule.

• Two-Week Evening Course: Attend scheduled evening classes over two weeks.

• Two-Weekend Intensive Course: Complete training over two weekends when available.
  
  

All course formats must provide the required 40 hours of instruction and satisfy applicable FDACS attendance and testing standards.

Course formats are subject to instructor availability and scheduling. Currently published evening sessions run Monday through Friday, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM Eastern Time, over two weeks.

Contact GIU@DVPSTA.com to confirm available accelerated and weekend courses.

To qualify for a Florida Class D Security Officer License, applicants generally must:

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Meet applicable U.S. citizenship, lawful residency, or employment authorization requirements.

• Successfully complete 40 hours of professional security officer training at a Florida-licensed school, unless eligible for a recognized training exemption.

• Submit the required Certificate of Security Officer Training.

• Complete fingerprinting and the required background screening.

• Submit a Class D license application and applicable fees to FDACS.

• Satisfy all other state eligibility and licensing requirements.

DVPSTA offers the required 40-hour Florida Class D security officer training through live online instruction.

Please note: Training completion alone does not guarantee license approval. FDACS makes the final licensing determination.

Review the official Florida Class D licensing requirements.

No. Previous security guard experience, law enforcement experience, or military service is not required to enroll in DVPSTA's Florida Class D Security Officer Training Course.

Our 40-hour live online course is suitable for individuals entering the security industry, changing careers, or seeking professional security training. The course follows Florida's required security officer curriculum, which covers topics including applicable laws, professional responsibilities, observation, reporting, and security procedures. Students must successfully complete the required instruction and examinations to receive their training certificate.

New to security? DVPSTA's instructor-led online format provides structured instruction and opportunities to ask questions throughout the course.

Applicants must still satisfy FDACS licensing eligibility requirements before receiving a Florida Class D license.

Yes. Florida requires students to successfully complete examinations as part of the 40-hour Class D Security Officer Training Course.

Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5N-1.140(1)(b)–(c), the required school-administered examinations must:

• Contain 170 questions in total covering the prescribed security officer curriculum.

• Include at least two hours of examination time.

• Require at least 128 correct answers to pass.
  
  

Examinations may be administered throughout the course or upon completion, according to the school's approved testing procedures. DVPSTA's live online training is designed to help students understand the required instructional material before completing their examinations. Students who successfully complete the training and testing requirements become eligible to receive their Certificate of Security Officer Training (FDACS-16103).

Students must complete the required 40 hours of training and satisfy all applicable FDACS attendance requirements before receiving their training certificate.

Because DVPSTA's Florida Class D course uses live instructor-led online instruction, students are expected to attend scheduled sessions and actively participate.

If you miss a class due to an emergency, technical issue, or scheduling conflict, contact DVPSTA administration as soon as possible.

Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5N-1.140(1)(f)11, licensed schools may provide up to 10 hours of missed online instruction through recorded training under specified conditions.

Make-up instruction is not automatically guaranteed. Any available arrangements must comply with FDACS regulations and DVPSTA's attendance policies. For attendance questions, contact GIU@DVPSTA.com.

Upon successfully completing your required 40-hour Florida Class D Security Officer Training and examinations, your Certificate of Security Officer Training (Form FDACS-16103) will be issued within three business days.

Under Florida Administrative Code Rule 5N-1.140(1)(d), licensed security officer schools must issue training certificates within three business days after successful course completion.

DVPSTA provides students with:

• Their official Certificate of Security Officer Training.

• Information about the Florida Class D license application.

• Guidance about FDACS licensing fees, fingerprinting, and next steps.
  
  

Students may also access and print their issued training certificates through the FDACS Online Training Certificate Portal.

Important: Your training certificate documents successful completion of the required course. It is not the Florida Class D Security Officer License, which is issued separately by FDACS.

After successfully completing DVPSTA's 40-hour online security training course, you can begin the Florida Class D license application process.

Follow these steps:

1. Obtain Your Training Certificate: Receive your official Certificate of Security Officer Training (FDACS-16103).

2. Prepare Your Application: Gather the required identification, photograph, training documentation, and any additional eligibility documents.

3. Complete Fingerprinting: Follow FDACS instructions for the required fingerprint-based background screening.

4. Submit Your Application: Apply through the official FDACS online system, by mail, or in person.

5. Pay Applicable Fees: Submit the required state licensing and fingerprinting payments.

6. Await FDACS Review: FDACS evaluates your application and determines your eligibility for licensure.
   
   

DVPSTA provides the training certificate; FDACS reviews applications and issues licenses.

You can begin through the official FDACS Class D online license application.

Yes. Fingerprinting and a background check are required when applying for a Florida Class D Security Officer License.

Applicants must submit an acceptable set of fingerprints for the required criminal history screening.

FDACS identifies several fingerprinting options, including:

• Participating law enforcement agencies.

• FDACS Division of Licensing regional offices.

• Authorized electronic fingerprinting providers.
  
  

The published FDACS fee schedule lists $42 for fingerprint processing and $10.75 for fingerprint retention. Some fingerprinting providers may charge additional service fees.

Fingerprints are required for the state licensing application, not for attending DVPSTA's live online training classes.

For fingerprint locations, payment instructions, and submission requirements, review the official FDACS fingerprinting guide.

Yes! You do not have to be a Florida resident to enroll in DVPSTA's live online Florida Class D Security Officer Training Course.

Students living in other U.S. states may participate remotely in the required 40-hour training without traveling to Florida for classroom instruction.

Under Florida's online security training regulations, instruction must be delivered live by properly licensed instructors operating from a physical location in Florida.

Out-of-state students must:

• Attend scheduled live online classes.

• Provide acceptable government-issued photo identification.

• Complete the 40-hour training and required examinations.

• Meet applicable FDACS eligibility requirements if applying for a Florida Class D license.
  
  

FDACS offers online, mail, and in-person application methods. Fingerprinting arrangements must follow applicable state instructions.

Important: A Florida Class D Security Officer License does not automatically authorize security work in another state. Applicants should verify the requirements of the state where they intend to work. Questions about out-of-state enrollment? Email GIU@DVPSTA.com.

Florida issues different licenses for unarmed security officer work and qualifying armed security duties.

Florida Class D Security Officer License

The Class D license is the primary individual license for qualifying security officer employment in Florida. Applicants generally must complete 40 hours of professional training unless they qualify for an exemption.

A Class D license alone does not authorize an officer to carry a firearm while performing regulated security duties.

Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License

The Class G license provides additional firearms authorization for qualifying license holders performing regulated duties. Initial applicants generally must complete 28 hours of required firearms instruction and range training, unless an applicable exemption is recognized.

DVPSTA offers Class D security officer training and separate Class G training options. For additional information, review the official FDACS Class G licensing requirements.

Have additional questions about Florida Class D Security Officer Training?

DVPSTA's administration team can assist with online course enrollment, training schedules, identity verification, and certificate information.

Email:GIU@DVPSTA.com

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