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Security Career
in Georgia
Private Eye Protection Academy provides state-required unarmed training and required firearms training and qualification across metro Atlanta. Complete your training and prepare for the applicable state licensing process.
2,500+
Graduates Trained
98%
Job Placement Rate
3
Counties Served
35+
Cities Covered
About Private Eye Protection Academy
Private Eye Protection Academy is the training division of Private Eye Protection, one of Georgia's leading security firms. We combine real-world security expertise with comprehensive, state-required training to prepare job-ready security professionals.
Our training facility at 3250 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Ste 201, Duluth, GA 30096 is centrally located to serve the entire Atlanta metro area — easily accessible from Fulton, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties.
Our courses provide the training and completion documentation students need for the applicable Georgia licensing process. The State of Georgia makes all licensing and approval determinations. Our 98% job placement rate means our graduates get hired — fast.
Security Guard Training Programs
Choose the program that fits your career goals. Our courses provide state-required training and include job placement assistance.
Unarmed Security Training
24-Hour Program — $250
The foundation of your security career. This 24-hour course provides required unarmed security training and a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion.
- Patrol techniques & observation
- Emergency response protocols
- Legal authority & use of force
- Access control & visitor management
- Report writing & documentation
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification included
Armed Security Training
16-Hour + Range — $375
Complete the required 16-hour firearms training and live-fire qualification for armed security work.
- Firearms safety & handling
- Georgia firearms laws
- Proper weapon retention
- Tactical awareness
- Live-fire range qualification
- Armed response procedures
Complete Package
40 Total Hours — $550
Complete both training programs in one 40-hour package, including American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification and applicable course documentation. Save $75 compared with purchasing the programs separately.
- Everything in both programs
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification included
- Save $75 vs separate
- Range time included
- Unarmed + armed training
- Best career advancement
- Priority job placement
Security Guard Training Prices
Affordable, state-required training programs. Invest in your future with Georgia's most trusted security academy.
Unarmed Training
24-Hour State-Required Training
- Full 24-hour curriculum
- Certificate of Completion
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification included
- Legal & ethical training
- Emergency response protocols
Armed Training
16-Hour Firearms Training & Qualification
- Full 16-hour curriculum
- Firearms safety training
- Georgia firearms law
- Live-fire range qualification
- Training completion documentation
Complete Package
40-Hour Complete Training
- Everything in both programs
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification included
- Save $75 vs. separate
- Range time included
- Unarmed + armed training
- Best career advancement
Security Guard Training Across Metro Atlanta
We serve all of metro Atlanta. Click your county or city below to learn about local training options and career opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does security guard training take in Georgia?
Our unarmed course is 24 hours and our armed course is 16 hours. The complete package (both training programs) totals 40 hours. Most students complete the training within 1-2 weeks.
How much does it cost to become a security guard in Georgia?
Our unarmed training is $250, armed training is $375, and the complete package is $550 (saving you $75). The unarmed and complete programs include American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification upon successful completion of that portion of the course. These are the most competitive prices in the Atlanta metro area.
Do you help with job placement after training?
Yes. We have a 98% job placement rate. As a PEP Academy graduate, you gain access to our employer network across Fulton, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties.
Where is your training facility located?
Our facility is at 3250 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Ste 201, Duluth, GA 30096. We're conveniently accessible from all of metro Atlanta via Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
What documentation do I receive after training?
Students who successfully complete the 24-hour Unarmed course receive a Certificate of Completion. Armed-course students receive documentation of their required firearms training and qualification. Students use the applicable documentation in the state licensing process; the State of Georgia makes all licensing and approval determinations.
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Join thousands of Georgia security professionals who started their careers at Private Eye Protection Academy. Call us today to enroll.
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678-878-3152
Email Us
r.summe@privateeyeprotection.com
Training Location
3250 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Ste 201, Duluth, GA 30096
Office Hours
Mon–Fri: 9am – 5pm EST
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Security Guard Training Across Metro Atlanta
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