Unarmed Security Guard Fingerprinting in Arizona
All applicants must complete and submit a fingerprint card with the both the initial and renewal Security Guard Registration Application. An Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card does not satisfy the application requirement.
- An Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card does not satisfy the application/renewal requirement.
- If you have had previous fingerprinting done for another agency, you must still submit a new set of fingerprints with security guard application/renewal.
Digital Fingerprinting via Fieldprint
The digital fingerprinting vendor approved by the Arizona DPS is "Fieldprint."
Fieldprint Appointment Website (link)
Fieldprint uses codes to differentiate between the various DPS applications. Be certain to use the fingerprint code associated with your type of application.
The Fieldprint fee is paid online during appointment creation.
BEFORE Scheduling a Fieldprint Appointment
Applicants must complete the online application process BEFORE scheduling the Fieldprint appointment. Information from the application is required to complete the Fieldprint process.
- Go to Arizona DPS Portal (link)
- Select "Security Guard or PI License"
- Create an account or log in to an existing account.
- Select Security Guard.
- Select Security Guard.
- Select Type of Guard (armed/unarmed).
- Select "Apply for a New License" or "Renew An Existing License."
- Continue with the process...
- RECORD the Reference/Application Number from the DPS receipt.
This number is required to schedule a Fieldprint appointment.
Steps to Schedule a Fieldprint Appointment
- Go to www.fieldprintarizona.com.
- Select Schedule Appointment.
- Create an account or log in to an existing account.
- Select Background Check for Employment/Licensure.
- Select Continue with this Reason.
- Enter the Reference/Application Number from the DPS receipt.
- Complete the subsections under the Data Collection tab.
Arizona Unarmed Guard Card Fieldprint Codes
Initial unarmed application: FP-SGUNA-N
Renewal unarmed application: FP-SGUNA-R
Renewal application number: Your Security Guard Registration Number
Ink Fingerprint Cards
The Arizona DPS accepts the standard FBI fingerprint card form FD-258. Your fingerprints can be "rolled" by any certified fingerprint roller, they do not need to be taken by a law enforcement agency. Most businesses that offer notary services also do passport photos and fingerprinting. Applicants must just call around.
The average cost of a FD-258 ink fingerprint card is $25. However, submitting two (2) ink cards is usually recommended to avoid rejection due to unreadable prints.
What will my fingerprints be used for?
Fingerprints are used to check the criminal history records of the state of Arizona and of the FBI. DPS and the FBI may retain your fingerprints and associated information after the completion of this application and, while retained, your fingerprints may continue to be compared against other fingerprints, including latent fingerprints submitted to or retained by DPS and the FBI.
If you have a criminal history record, the officials making the determination of your suitability for the job, license, or other benefit must provide you the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information in the record. You should be afforded a reasonable amount of time to correct or complete the record (or decline to do so) before officials deny you the job, license, or other benefit based on information in the criminal history record.
The procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your FBI criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 16.30 through 16.34. Information on how to review and challenge your FBI criminal history record can be found at www.fbi.gov, under Criminal History Summary Checks, or by calling (304) 625-5590.
Information provided on this site is educational. It is not legal advice.