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Security Guard Training ■ Security guards must have a high school diploma or GED. Again, this is unanimous among the states completing secondary educations is important. Lastly, all states require that security guards be in sound mind and body. Each state uses its discretion to define what sound mind and body means, this is where we see a difference in requirements for security guards. ■ Security guard training in some states is as simple as passing a background check. Some states require that security guards apply for clearance and part of the application is a background check. This is true for many states like Iowa and Florida. ■ Security guard training in states like Louisiana and Indiana is not required. In both these states, they require that the company that employs the guards be trained. The employer is responsible for training the guards.