Applicants must meet at least one of the qualifying education, certification, or supervisory-experience pathways established by Louisiana law. These include qualifying supervisory experience, a degree in administration of justice or equivalent, P.O.S.T. instructor certification, or a qualifying teaching certificate combined with supervisory security experience.

LSBPSE licenses instructors as In-House, Outside, or Outside Limited. In-House instructors teach employees of their affiliated security company, Outside instructors may train individuals statewide, and Outside Limited instructors teach students of a specific training academy or educational institution.

Instructor licensing includes Classroom, Firearms, and Baton training categories. Applicants should apply for the category or combination of categories they are qualified to teach.

Yes. Firearms instructor applicants must meet the general instructor qualifications and hold an accepted firearms instructor certification, such as an eligible P.O.S.T., NRA Security or Police, Department of Energy, or U.S. military firearms instructor certification.

Begin by determining your instructor license type and training category. Contact the Company & Instructor Licensing Team to confirm the applicable requirements and obtain access to the appropriate application in the Licensing & Registration Portal.

Not all security, military, or law enforcement experience qualifies toward the three-year supervisory experience requirement for instructor licensure. The following types of experience generally do not qualify:

Bail Bondsmen and Correctional Officers: These positions do not automatically qualify as law enforcement supervisory experience under the Board's licensing requirements.

General Military Service: Military experience qualifies only when it involves military law enforcement duties. General military service, including security-related assignments outside military law enforcement, does not satisfy this requirement.

Non-Supervisory Security or Law Enforcement Positions: Experience as a security officer or law enforcement officer without supervisory responsibilities does not count toward the three-year supervisory experience requirement.

Applicants must provide documentation verifying qualifying employment and supervisory experience. LSBPSE reviews submitted experience to determine eligibility for instructor licensure.

Instructor licenses are issued after LSBPSE reviews and approves a completed application. The review process includes verification of qualifications, required documentation, background checks, examination results, and applicable fees.

Processing times may vary depending on application completeness and any additional information required. Applicants should ensure all requirements have been satisfied to avoid delays.

Once approved, your instructor license will be issued through the Licensing & Registration Portal.

Yes. All applicants for an instructor license must pass a written examination administered by LSBPSE. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.

The instructor examination is based on the Louisiana laws and rules governing the private security industry. Applicants should review the applicable statutes and administrative rules before taking the exam

LSBPSE’s current guidance states that applicants are contacted to schedule the examination after the application has been completed and the required payment has been submitted.

Instructor licenses are issued for one year and must be renewed to remain active.

It depends on your license type. Outside instructors may train individuals statewide. In-House instructors are limited to employees of their affiliated security company, while Outside Limited instructors are limited to students of the applicable academy or educational institution.

Applicants must complete a state and federal background check as part of the instructor licensing process. Fingerprinting is conducted electronically through IdentoGO.

To schedule an appointment, visit IdentoGO and enter the LSBPSE service code 27N43R, if instructed by the Board to use that code.

Select a convenient fingerprinting location, schedule your appointment, and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

No. All fees paid to LSBPSE are non-refundable, including when an application is denied. Applicants should verify their eligibility, license category, required documentation, and applicable fees before submitting payment.