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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
An applicant applying for a license, to own and operate a private security agency, shall have the following qualifications:
(1) Must be at least 25 years of age;
(2) Must have at least 4 years of experience as a manager in a bona fide licensed security agency or must have at least 5 years’ investigative experience or must have been a police officer for any local, state or federal agency or the equivalent thereof who has graduated from a certified law-enforcement academy;
(3) Must not have been convicted of any felony;
(4) Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor involving a theft-related offense, drug offense, or moral turpitude within the last 7 years, and:
a. There are no more than 2 of such misdemeanors during such person's lifetime; and
b. No misdemeanor conviction occurred during or as a result of employment in a capacity regulated by this chapter;
(5) Meet and maintain the qualifications set and approved by the Board of Examiners.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 24. Professions and Occupations § 1318. Private security agency license requirements - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-24-professions-and-occupations/de-code-sect-24-1318/
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