To qualify for a North Carolina security guard registration through the NC Private Protective Services Board (PPSB), you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident alien

  • Have no disqualifying criminal convictions (felonies or certain misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, violence, or dishonesty)

  • Be of good moral character

  • Have no history of drug or alcohol addiction that would impair job performance