CLEET Phase 1 - Security Guard (Latest 2026/2027 Update) | Q&A | Grade A |
100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement
Education & Training
Subject: Security Guard Licensing – First Aid, Fire Safety, Legal Authority, Report Writing,
and Oklahoma Statutes
Source: CLEET Phase 1 Curriculum – 2026/2027 Standards
Format: Q&A Guide with Rationale • Exam Prep • Security Guard Licensing
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 requires additional licensing and training beyond unarmed.
2. Must be 21 years of age and complete psychological evaluation.
3. Authorization required from employer for specific post carrying firearm.
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 provides guards to other businesses (contract security).
2. Distinct from proprietary security employed directly by a company.
3. Must hold agency license in addition to individual guard licenses.
3: If you are employed as a private watchman to protect property, you would be considered:
Correct Answer: A Security Guard
1. Private watchman falls under security guard definition in Oklahoma statute.
2. Duties include protecting property, premises, or persons.
3. Must hold valid security guard license from CLEET.
4: How many types of licenses are available?
Correct Answer: 8
1. Eight license types under Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act.
2. Includes Security Guard, Armed Security Guard, Private Investigator, Security Agency, etc.
3. Each has specific requirements and fee structures.
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. Certified peace officers are exempt from CLEET licensing requirements.
2. Law enforcement officers have statutory authority separate from security guards.
3. Off-duty officers may work security but are not regulated as security guards.
,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. Contract security companies are directly regulated by the Act.
2. Must hold agency license and ensure employees are licensed.
3. Violations may result in fines or license revocation.
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 mandatory training hours and content for security guards.
2. Designed to ensure minimum competency and safety standards.
3. Curriculum includes legal, first aid, fire safety, and report writing.
8: How old must you be before applying for an armed security guard license?
Correct Answer: 21 years old
1. Armed security guards must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Higher age requirement reflects increased responsibility of carrying firearm.
3. Also requires psychological evaluation and firearms training.
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 guards and special event guards minimum age 18.
2. Lower age requirement than armed guards.
3. Must still complete required training and background check.
10: Which of the following is a qualification that license applicants must meet?
Correct Answer: be of good moral character
1. Good moral character is statutory requirement for licensing.
2. CLEET may deny license based on criminal history or dishonesty.
3. Character evaluation may include background investigation.
11: May applicant information be disclosed to a licensing authority in another jurisdiction?
Correct Answer: Yes
1. CLEET may share information with other state licensing authorities.
2. Facilitates background checks and reciprocity.
3. Protects public by ensuring unfit individuals not licensed elsewhere.
12: May applicant information be disclosed to the public to verify the current license status of
any applicant or licensee?
Correct Answer: Yes
1. License status is public information.
2. Allows employers and public to verify valid licensing.
3. Protects against unlicensed security guard activity.
, 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 pass psychological screening.
2. Evaluates fitness to carry firearm and exercise deadly force judgment.
3. Administered by licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
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 valid for 6 months from date of evaluation.
2. Application must be submitted within this window.
3. Expired evaluations require reexamination.
15: Which of the following licenses has the highest original fee?
Correct Answer: Security Agency
1. Security Agency license has highest initial fee due to business registration.
2. Agency license covers company, not individual guard.
3. Fee supports CLEET administration and enforcement.
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 license valid for 3 years from issuance.
2. Renewable for successive 3-year terms.
3. Renewal requires continuing education and fee payment.
17: For how long is the Conditional License valid?
Correct Answer: 6 months and cannot be renewed
1. Conditional license for temporary employment pending full licensure.
2. Valid only 6 months, no renewal permitted.
3. Must complete requirements for full license within that period.
18: How many special event licenses may be issued to one person in a calendar year?
Correct Answer: No more than 2
1. Maximum 2 special event licenses per person per calendar year.
2. Each license valid for single event not exceeding 14 days.
3. Prevents abuse of temporary license for ongoing security work.
19: Which of the following can be displayed on a security guard badge or uniform?
Correct Answer: Security Officer
1. "Security Officer" is permitted on badges and uniforms.
2. Cannot use "Police" or "Law Enforcement" to avoid public confusion.
3. Must clearly indicate security, not peace officer status.
100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement
Education & Training
Subject: Security Guard Licensing – First Aid, Fire Safety, Legal Authority, Report Writing,
and Oklahoma Statutes
Source: CLEET Phase 1 Curriculum – 2026/2027 Standards
Format: Q&A Guide with Rationale • Exam Prep • Security Guard Licensing
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 requires additional licensing and training beyond unarmed.
2. Must be 21 years of age and complete psychological evaluation.
3. Authorization required from employer for specific post carrying firearm.
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 provides guards to other businesses (contract security).
2. Distinct from proprietary security employed directly by a company.
3. Must hold agency license in addition to individual guard licenses.
3: If you are employed as a private watchman to protect property, you would be considered:
Correct Answer: A Security Guard
1. Private watchman falls under security guard definition in Oklahoma statute.
2. Duties include protecting property, premises, or persons.
3. Must hold valid security guard license from CLEET.
4: How many types of licenses are available?
Correct Answer: 8
1. Eight license types under Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act.
2. Includes Security Guard, Armed Security Guard, Private Investigator, Security Agency, etc.
3. Each has specific requirements and fee structures.
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. Certified peace officers are exempt from CLEET licensing requirements.
2. Law enforcement officers have statutory authority separate from security guards.
3. Off-duty officers may work security but are not regulated as security guards.
,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. Contract security companies are directly regulated by the Act.
2. Must hold agency license and ensure employees are licensed.
3. Violations may result in fines or license revocation.
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 mandatory training hours and content for security guards.
2. Designed to ensure minimum competency and safety standards.
3. Curriculum includes legal, first aid, fire safety, and report writing.
8: How old must you be before applying for an armed security guard license?
Correct Answer: 21 years old
1. Armed security guards must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Higher age requirement reflects increased responsibility of carrying firearm.
3. Also requires psychological evaluation and firearms training.
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 guards and special event guards minimum age 18.
2. Lower age requirement than armed guards.
3. Must still complete required training and background check.
10: Which of the following is a qualification that license applicants must meet?
Correct Answer: be of good moral character
1. Good moral character is statutory requirement for licensing.
2. CLEET may deny license based on criminal history or dishonesty.
3. Character evaluation may include background investigation.
11: May applicant information be disclosed to a licensing authority in another jurisdiction?
Correct Answer: Yes
1. CLEET may share information with other state licensing authorities.
2. Facilitates background checks and reciprocity.
3. Protects public by ensuring unfit individuals not licensed elsewhere.
12: May applicant information be disclosed to the public to verify the current license status of
any applicant or licensee?
Correct Answer: Yes
1. License status is public information.
2. Allows employers and public to verify valid licensing.
3. Protects against unlicensed security guard activity.
, 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 pass psychological screening.
2. Evaluates fitness to carry firearm and exercise deadly force judgment.
3. Administered by licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
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 valid for 6 months from date of evaluation.
2. Application must be submitted within this window.
3. Expired evaluations require reexamination.
15: Which of the following licenses has the highest original fee?
Correct Answer: Security Agency
1. Security Agency license has highest initial fee due to business registration.
2. Agency license covers company, not individual guard.
3. Fee supports CLEET administration and enforcement.
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 license valid for 3 years from issuance.
2. Renewable for successive 3-year terms.
3. Renewal requires continuing education and fee payment.
17: For how long is the Conditional License valid?
Correct Answer: 6 months and cannot be renewed
1. Conditional license for temporary employment pending full licensure.
2. Valid only 6 months, no renewal permitted.
3. Must complete requirements for full license within that period.
18: How many special event licenses may be issued to one person in a calendar year?
Correct Answer: No more than 2
1. Maximum 2 special event licenses per person per calendar year.
2. Each license valid for single event not exceeding 14 days.
3. Prevents abuse of temporary license for ongoing security work.
19: Which of the following can be displayed on a security guard badge or uniform?
Correct Answer: Security Officer
1. "Security Officer" is permitted on badges and uniforms.
2. Cannot use "Police" or "Law Enforcement" to avoid public confusion.
3. Must clearly indicate security, not peace officer status.
