Tennessee security officer preparation
Tennessee Security Guard Training & Licensing
Professional armed and unarmed security officer training, renewal courses, CPR / First Aid / AED certification,
and additional safety training for security professionals, businesses, and organizations.
Crimson Security Service offers scheduled training classes in Middle Tennessee for new and experienced security officers as well as members of the public.
Unarmed Guard Training Initial & renewal
Armed Guard Training Initial & renewal
Active Shooter TrainingCivilian & security
CPR / First Aid / AEDEmergency response
From classroom to post
Standards that carry into the field.
Meeting Tennessee's training requirements is the starting point. Crimson Security Service training also emphasizes professional conduct, communication, sound judgment, accountability, and understanding the responsibilities that come with working as a security officer.
Our additional safety courses provide practical training for security professionals, businesses, organizations, and members of the community.
Training options
Clear courses. Practical outcomes.
Choose the licensing or safety course that matches the role and responsibility.
01
Initial Unarmed Security Guard Training
Training for individuals seeking to meet Tennessee's training requirements for unarmed security guard registration.
Course instruction covers required material along with professional conduct, responsibilities, communication, reporting, and expectations in the field.
02
Initial Armed Security Guard Training
Training for individuals pursuing armed security guard registration in Tennessee, including required classroom and firearms instruction.
The course emphasizes firearm safety, legal responsibilities, sound judgment, professional conduct, and the additional responsibilities associated with working as an armed security officer.
03
Armed & Unarmed Renewal Training
Renewal training for currently registered Tennessee armed and unarmed security guards who need to complete required training to maintain their registration.
Crimson offers scheduled renewal classes throughout the year for both armed and unarmed officers.
04
CPR / First Aid / AED
Practical emergency-response training designed to prepare participants to recognize and respond to medical emergencies during the critical minutes before professional help arrives.
Training is available for security professionals, businesses, organizations, and members of the public.
September 2026 training schedule
Upcoming classes.
Registration is open for September licensing, renewal, and CPR classes. Call the training team to confirm availability and reserve your place.
14–15Sep
9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Initial Armed Guard
Two-day course · 16 hours · $125
14Sep
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Initial Unarmed Guard
Same class as Initial Armed · 4 hours · $85
16Sep
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
CPR Certification
4 hours · $90
17Sep
9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Unarmed Renewal
Same class as Armed Renewal · 2 hours · $50
17Sep
9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Armed Renewal
5 hours · $85
Initial Armed Guard note: Students certified as unarmed by Crimson within the last six months may skip the first four hours of the first day. Students remain responsible for the class content and exam.
Emergency preparedness
Active Shooter Preparedness Training
Being prepared before an emergency can make a difference in how people recognize, respond to, and communicate during a critical incident.
Crimson Security Service offers Active Shooter Preparedness training designed for different audiences.
A clear process
Ready to Get Started?
01
Find Your Class
Review our training calendar and select the initial, renewal, or safety course you need.
02
Register
Contact Crimson to confirm availability and complete registration for the class.
03
Complete Your Training
Attend the scheduled course and complete the required classroom, practical, or firearms components applicable to your training.
Prepare for the responsibility
Have Questions About Which Class You Need?
Contact Crimson Security Service and tell us whether you're a new applicant, currently registered security officer, business, or individual looking for safety training. We'll help point you toward the appropriate course.
