CLEET Phase 1 Security Guard & Private Investigator: (Latest 2026/2027
Update) Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
| Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – CLEET Program
Subject: CLEET Phase 1 – Security Guard and Private Investigator Licensing (Oklahoma)
Source: Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act – Basic Training Curriculum
Format: Q&A Guide with Rationale | All Questions Exhausted
Total questions: 100+ (every question from raw data)
1: A security guard licensed to carry a firearm in the course and scope of employment and
authorized by the employer on a specific post is:
Correct Answer: an Armed Security Guard
1. Armed Security Guard license requires firearms training, psychological evaluation, and minimum age 21.
Authorization must be specific to post and employer.
2. Unarmed guards cannot carry firearms. Special event guards have limited temporary authority.
3. The employer must specifically authorize armed status for the assigned post.
2: Which of the following defines a "Security Agency"?
Correct Answer: A person, firm, corporation, or other private legal entity in the business of furnishing another person
security guard services or armed security guards for hire
1. Security agency definition under Oklahoma law focuses on furnishing guard services for hire to others.
2. Distinguish from proprietary security (in-house security for a single employer, not for hire).
3. Security agencies must be licensed by CLEET and meet bonding/insurance requirements.
3: If you are employed as a private watchman to protect property, you would be
considered:
Correct Answer: A Security Guard
1. Oklahoma law defines private watchman as a security guard performing property protection duties.
2. Watchman is an older term but falls under security guard classification for licensing purposes.
3. All persons employed to protect property for hire must hold valid security guard license.
4: How many types of licenses are available?
Correct Answer: 8
1. The eight license types: Security Guard (unarmed), Armed Security Guard, Private Investigator, Security Agency,
Private Investigator Agency, Special Event Guard, Training School, and Security Consultant.
2. Each license type has distinct requirements, fees, and authorized activities.
3. CLEET may issue additional specialty licenses as needed by statute.
5: Which of the following persons is not affected by the Oklahoma Security Guard and
Private Investigator Act?
Correct Answer: A full-time certified peace officer of this state
1. Full-time certified peace officers (law enforcement) are exempt from the Act when acting in official capacity.
2. Off-duty officers working security may be subject to the Act if not acting under color of law.
3. Other exemptions: federal employees, in-house corporate security not offering services for hire.
,6: Which of the following persons is affected by the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private
Investigator Act?
Correct Answer: A person, firm, corporation, or other private legal entity in the business of furnishing another person as a
security guard or armed security guard for hire
1. Any entity providing security services for hire is subject to the Act and must be licensed.
2. This includes security agencies, private investigators, and guard companies.
3. Exemptions are narrow; when in doubt, CLEET requires licensure.
7: Which of the following is one of the powers granted to the Council on Law Enforcement
Education and Training (CLEET)?
Correct Answer: To establish the minimum curriculum requirements for training applicants
1. CLEET sets training standards for security guards, armed guards, and PIs.
2. Other powers: issue licenses, conduct investigations, deny/suspend/revoke licenses, adopt rules.
3. CLEET does not employ guards directly; it regulates the industry.
8: How old must you be before applying for an armed security guard license?
Correct Answer: 21 years old
1. Armed security guard minimum age is 21 due to firearms possession and maturity requirements.
2. Higher age requirement reflects increased responsibility and liability of armed posts.
3. Psychological evaluation also required for armed license.
9: How old must you be before applying for a security guard (unarmed) or special event
license?
Correct Answer: 18 years old
1. Unarmed security guard and special event guard minimum age is 18.
2. These roles have lower risk profiles and no firearms authorization.
3. Special event licenses are limited to 2 per calendar year.
10: Which of the following is a qualification that license applicants must meet?
Correct Answer: be of good moral character
1. Good moral character requirement includes no felony convictions, no crimes of moral turpitude, and
honesty/integrity.
2. CLEET investigates background including criminal history, employment, and references.
3. Certain misdemeanors (domestic violence, drug crimes) may disqualify.
11: May applicant information be disclosed to a licensing authority in another jurisdiction?
Correct Answer: Yes
1. CLEET may share applicant/licensee information with other state licensing authorities for reciprocal purposes.
2. This includes background checks, disciplinary history, and license status.
3. Helps maintain integrity of multijurisdictional licensing.
12: May applicant information be disclosed to the public to verify the current license
status of any applicant or licensee?
Correct Answer: Yes
1. Licensee name, license number, status, and expiration date are public information.
2. Public can verify through CLEET's online license lookup system.
3. Personal information (SSN, address, DOB) is generally not public.
, 13: Who is required to complete a psychological evaluation?
Correct Answer: persons applying for the Armed Security Guard license
1. Armed security guard applicants must undergo psychological evaluation to assess suitability for carrying firearm.
2. Evaluates impulse control, aggression, judgment, and mental stability.
3. Performed by licensed psychologist approved by CLEET.
14: For how long from the date of your evaluation can the CLEET use the results before
you must be reexamined?
Correct Answer: Up to 6 months
1. Psychological evaluation results are valid for 6 months from the date of exam.
2. If license application is not completed within 6 months, new evaluation required.
3. Renewal of armed license may require periodic re-evaluation per CLEET rules.
15: Which of the following licenses has the highest original fee?
Correct Answer: Security Agency
1. Security Agency license has highest original fee due to bonding, insurance, and administrative requirements.
2. Agency must also pay for qualifying party license (supervisor) and each guard employee license.
3. Fees subject to change by CLEET and Oklahoma legislature.
16: For how long is the Security Guard license valid?
Correct Answer: 3 years and may be renewed for 3 year terms
1. Security guard (unarmed) license valid for 3 years; renewal requires continuing education.
2. Armed guard also 3-year term with firearms requalification at renewal.
3. Must maintain employment with licensed agency to keep active status.
17: For how long is the Conditional License valid?
Correct Answer: 6 months and cannot be renewed
1. Conditional license issued to applicants who have completed training but await background check or other
verification.
2. Valid for only 6 months; non-renewable. Must convert to regular license or expire.
3. Allows temporary employment while CLEET completes processing.
18: How many special event licenses may be issued to one person in a calendar year?
Correct Answer: No more than 2
1. Special event license is for temporary security for concerts, sporting events, etc.
2. Limit of 2 per person per year prevents abuse as permanent employment substitute.
3. Each license valid only for specific event dates and location.
19: Which of the following can be displayed on a security guard badge or uniform?
Correct Answer: Security Officer
1. Permitted badge/uniform wording includes "Security," "Security Officer," "Security Guard," or agency name.
2. Cannot use "Police," "Law Enforcement," "Sheriff," or similar terms implying government authority.
3. Uniform must clearly distinguish security from law enforcement.
Update) Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
| Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – CLEET Program
Subject: CLEET Phase 1 – Security Guard and Private Investigator Licensing (Oklahoma)
Source: Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act – Basic Training Curriculum
Format: Q&A Guide with Rationale | All Questions Exhausted
Total questions: 100+ (every question from raw data)
1: A security guard licensed to carry a firearm in the course and scope of employment and
authorized by the employer on a specific post is:
Correct Answer: an Armed Security Guard
1. Armed Security Guard license requires firearms training, psychological evaluation, and minimum age 21.
Authorization must be specific to post and employer.
2. Unarmed guards cannot carry firearms. Special event guards have limited temporary authority.
3. The employer must specifically authorize armed status for the assigned post.
2: Which of the following defines a "Security Agency"?
Correct Answer: A person, firm, corporation, or other private legal entity in the business of furnishing another person
security guard services or armed security guards for hire
1. Security agency definition under Oklahoma law focuses on furnishing guard services for hire to others.
2. Distinguish from proprietary security (in-house security for a single employer, not for hire).
3. Security agencies must be licensed by CLEET and meet bonding/insurance requirements.
3: If you are employed as a private watchman to protect property, you would be
considered:
Correct Answer: A Security Guard
1. Oklahoma law defines private watchman as a security guard performing property protection duties.
2. Watchman is an older term but falls under security guard classification for licensing purposes.
3. All persons employed to protect property for hire must hold valid security guard license.
4: How many types of licenses are available?
Correct Answer: 8
1. The eight license types: Security Guard (unarmed), Armed Security Guard, Private Investigator, Security Agency,
Private Investigator Agency, Special Event Guard, Training School, and Security Consultant.
2. Each license type has distinct requirements, fees, and authorized activities.
3. CLEET may issue additional specialty licenses as needed by statute.
5: Which of the following persons is not affected by the Oklahoma Security Guard and
Private Investigator Act?
Correct Answer: A full-time certified peace officer of this state
1. Full-time certified peace officers (law enforcement) are exempt from the Act when acting in official capacity.
2. Off-duty officers working security may be subject to the Act if not acting under color of law.
3. Other exemptions: federal employees, in-house corporate security not offering services for hire.
,6: Which of the following persons is affected by the Oklahoma Security Guard and Private
Investigator Act?
Correct Answer: A person, firm, corporation, or other private legal entity in the business of furnishing another person as a
security guard or armed security guard for hire
1. Any entity providing security services for hire is subject to the Act and must be licensed.
2. This includes security agencies, private investigators, and guard companies.
3. Exemptions are narrow; when in doubt, CLEET requires licensure.
7: Which of the following is one of the powers granted to the Council on Law Enforcement
Education and Training (CLEET)?
Correct Answer: To establish the minimum curriculum requirements for training applicants
1. CLEET sets training standards for security guards, armed guards, and PIs.
2. Other powers: issue licenses, conduct investigations, deny/suspend/revoke licenses, adopt rules.
3. CLEET does not employ guards directly; it regulates the industry.
8: How old must you be before applying for an armed security guard license?
Correct Answer: 21 years old
1. Armed security guard minimum age is 21 due to firearms possession and maturity requirements.
2. Higher age requirement reflects increased responsibility and liability of armed posts.
3. Psychological evaluation also required for armed license.
9: How old must you be before applying for a security guard (unarmed) or special event
license?
Correct Answer: 18 years old
1. Unarmed security guard and special event guard minimum age is 18.
2. These roles have lower risk profiles and no firearms authorization.
3. Special event licenses are limited to 2 per calendar year.
10: Which of the following is a qualification that license applicants must meet?
Correct Answer: be of good moral character
1. Good moral character requirement includes no felony convictions, no crimes of moral turpitude, and
honesty/integrity.
2. CLEET investigates background including criminal history, employment, and references.
3. Certain misdemeanors (domestic violence, drug crimes) may disqualify.
11: May applicant information be disclosed to a licensing authority in another jurisdiction?
Correct Answer: Yes
1. CLEET may share applicant/licensee information with other state licensing authorities for reciprocal purposes.
2. This includes background checks, disciplinary history, and license status.
3. Helps maintain integrity of multijurisdictional licensing.
12: May applicant information be disclosed to the public to verify the current license
status of any applicant or licensee?
Correct Answer: Yes
1. Licensee name, license number, status, and expiration date are public information.
2. Public can verify through CLEET's online license lookup system.
3. Personal information (SSN, address, DOB) is generally not public.
, 13: Who is required to complete a psychological evaluation?
Correct Answer: persons applying for the Armed Security Guard license
1. Armed security guard applicants must undergo psychological evaluation to assess suitability for carrying firearm.
2. Evaluates impulse control, aggression, judgment, and mental stability.
3. Performed by licensed psychologist approved by CLEET.
14: For how long from the date of your evaluation can the CLEET use the results before
you must be reexamined?
Correct Answer: Up to 6 months
1. Psychological evaluation results are valid for 6 months from the date of exam.
2. If license application is not completed within 6 months, new evaluation required.
3. Renewal of armed license may require periodic re-evaluation per CLEET rules.
15: Which of the following licenses has the highest original fee?
Correct Answer: Security Agency
1. Security Agency license has highest original fee due to bonding, insurance, and administrative requirements.
2. Agency must also pay for qualifying party license (supervisor) and each guard employee license.
3. Fees subject to change by CLEET and Oklahoma legislature.
16: For how long is the Security Guard license valid?
Correct Answer: 3 years and may be renewed for 3 year terms
1. Security guard (unarmed) license valid for 3 years; renewal requires continuing education.
2. Armed guard also 3-year term with firearms requalification at renewal.
3. Must maintain employment with licensed agency to keep active status.
17: For how long is the Conditional License valid?
Correct Answer: 6 months and cannot be renewed
1. Conditional license issued to applicants who have completed training but await background check or other
verification.
2. Valid for only 6 months; non-renewable. Must convert to regular license or expire.
3. Allows temporary employment while CLEET completes processing.
18: How many special event licenses may be issued to one person in a calendar year?
Correct Answer: No more than 2
1. Special event license is for temporary security for concerts, sporting events, etc.
2. Limit of 2 per person per year prevents abuse as permanent employment substitute.
3. Each license valid only for specific event dates and location.
19: Which of the following can be displayed on a security guard badge or uniform?
Correct Answer: Security Officer
1. Permitted badge/uniform wording includes "Security," "Security Officer," "Security Guard," or agency name.
2. Cannot use "Police," "Law Enforcement," "Sheriff," or similar terms implying government authority.
3. Uniform must clearly distinguish security from law enforcement.
