Interested in working for Giddens Security?

Giddens Security offers many career opportunities for men and women. We are currently accepting applications for qualifed Armed and Unarmed Security Officers with openings in all areas of Florida.

Giddens Security maintains its own state certified training school in Jacksonville and Ocala. Classes are offered for the Concealed Weapons Permit and both Unarmed (Class D) and Armed (Class G) license. Please click on the tab labeled "Training" more details.

There are several options available to apply, either click below to apply online, download a pdf application, or call 1-888-844-4345.

Learn more about our training course

To be a security officer in the state of Florida, you must complete 40 hours of classroom training and 2 hours of testing. Once completed you can obtain a Class D Security License. We teach this course every week(excluding weeks with major holidays). This class runs Mon-Thurs 8AM-6:30PM with two hours of testing beginning at 6:30PM Thursday afternoon. If you wish to also obtain a Class G Security License after obtaining the Class D Security License, we also offer that course. The state of Florida requires 28 hours of classroom and range training to obtain the Class G License. Make sure to bring with you your valid photo ID and pen and paper (this applies to both courses).This class runs Mon-Wed 8AM-5:30PM.

There is no pre-registration for either course and payment would be due the first day of class. We accept debit, credit, cash and money orders (made payable to Giddens Security).