Georgia's #1 Security Guard Training Academy

Start Your
Security Career
in Georgia

Private Eye Protection Academy offers Georgia state-certified unarmed and armed security guard training across metro Atlanta. Get certified and start earning.

State-Certified Training
98% Job Placement Rate
3 Counties Served
Classes Starting Soon

2,500+

Graduates Trained

98%

Job Placement Rate

3

Counties Served

35+

Cities Covered

About Private Eye Protection Academy

Private Eye Protection Academy is the training division of Private Eye Protection, one of Georgia's leading security firms. We combine real-world security expertise with comprehensive, state-approved curriculum to produce job-ready security professionals.

Our training facility at 3250 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Ste 301, Duluth, GA 30096 is centrally located to serve the entire Atlanta metro area — easily accessible from Fulton, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties.

Every course we offer is fully approved by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies. Our 98% job placement rate means our graduates get hired — fast.

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Security guard training at Private Eye Protection Academy

Security Guard Training Programs

Choose the program that fits your career goals. All courses are Georgia state-certified and include job placement assistance.

Unarmed Security Training

Unarmed Security Training

24-Hour Program — $200

The foundation of your security career. This Georgia-required 24-hour certification covers everything you need to work as a professional unarmed security officer.

  • Patrol techniques & observation
  • Emergency response protocols
  • Legal authority & use of force
  • Access control & visitor management
  • Report writing & documentation
  • Professional conduct & ethics
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Armed Security Training

Armed Security Training

16-Hour + Range — $350

Advance to higher-paying armed security positions with our 16-hour firearms certification. Includes live-fire qualification at the range.

  • Firearms safety & handling
  • Georgia firearms laws
  • Proper weapon retention
  • Tactical awareness
  • Live-fire range qualification
  • Armed response procedures
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BEST VALUE
Complete Package

Complete Package

40 Total Hours — $500

The best value — get both unarmed and armed certifications in one comprehensive program. Save $50 and fast-track your security career.

  • Everything in both programs
  • Save $50 vs separate
  • Range time included
  • Unarmed + Armed certs
  • Best career advancement
  • Priority job placement
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Security Guard Training Prices

Affordable, state-certified training programs. Invest in your future with Georgia's most trusted security academy.

Unarmed Training

24-Hour State Certification

$200
  • Full 24-hour curriculum
  • Georgia state certification
  • Legal & ethical training
  • Emergency response protocols
  • Certificate of completion
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Armed Training

16-Hour Firearms Certification

$350 + range fees
  • Full 16-hour curriculum
  • Firearms safety training
  • Georgia firearms law
  • Live-fire range qualification
  • Armed security certification
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MOST POPULAR

Complete Package

40-Hour Full Certification

$500 $550
  • Everything in both programs
  • Save $50 vs. separate
  • Range time included
  • Unarmed + Armed certs
  • Best career advancement
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Security Guard Training Across Metro Atlanta

We serve all of metro Atlanta. Click your county or city below to learn about local training options and career opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does security guard training take in Georgia?

Our unarmed course is 24 hours and our armed course is 16 hours. The complete package (both certifications) totals 40 hours. Most students complete the training within 1-2 weeks.

How much does it cost to become a security guard in Georgia?

Our unarmed training is $200, armed training is $350 + range fees, and the complete package is $500 (saving you $50). These are the most competitive prices in the Atlanta metro area.

Do you help with job placement after training?

Yes. We have a 98% job placement rate. As a PEP Academy graduate, you gain access to our employer network across Fulton, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties.

Where is your training facility located?

Our facility is at 3250 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Ste 301, Duluth, GA 30096. We're conveniently accessible from all of metro Atlanta via Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

Is the training Georgia state-certified?

Yes. All our courses are fully approved by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security Agencies and meet all state requirements for security guard certification.

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Join thousands of Georgia security professionals who started their careers at Private Eye Protection Academy. Call us today to enroll.

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