Top Gun National Security Academy Enrollment
Agreement and Eligibility Notification

Enrollment Agreement

I understand that I am enrolling in the online course Missouri Security Guard Essentials. I further understand that I am taking the above course free of coercion and in order to gain knowledge in the field of security. I understand that my taking this course does not bind or obligate security agencies to hire me in any form or represent that I will be hired with any agency in any form. I also understand that this course will not license me in my state as a security officer.  

I understand that it is my responsibility to know and understand all current Missouri State laws, rules, and regulations that pertain to security guards while performing the duties thereof, whether or not they are contained in this course.

Eligibility Notification

Please be advised that the state of Missouri does not license or regulate unarmed or armed security guards. However, individual cities and municipalities may have their own requirements. While the state does not stipulate the minimum qualifications of an unarmed security guard, most security companies follow these industry hiring guidelines: 

• Must be at least 18 years old with provisions that the candidate must be able to perform the duties required of the position
• Must be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work
• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Also, the applicant should demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak English and the language(s) most appropriate to his or her assigned duties.
• Successfully pass a background check
• Must not have been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or job related crime for a minimum seven-year period immediately preceding the candidate’s date of hire. Any felony conviction discovered in the course of conducting the search should also be considered relevant to the candidate’s qualifications for the position.
• Submission of a fingerprint card or electronic fingerprint
• Pass a drug screening test