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    Two Training Paths.
    One Mission:
    A Safer, Stronger Minnesota.

    Choose the Path That Fits Where You Are —
    Security Officer Certification or Security Business Ownership.

    Whether you're starting your career as a security officer or building your own security company, Watson Express has a training program built for where you are. Both paths were built by people who have done the work—not just taught it. Choose the path below that matches your goal and get started today.

    For Security Officers

    Start Your Minnesota Security Career with State-Approved Training

    Looking to become a security officer in Minnesota?

    While Minnesota does not require individual security guard licenses, you must complete 12 hours of DPS-approved training to work for a licensed protective agent in the state.

    Watson Express offers one of the fastest paths to completing that requirement through a comprehensive, fully online training program.

    Our training satisfies Minnesota's mandatory 12-hour pre-assignment training requirement, making you immediately employable by licensed protective agents throughout the state—including Watson Express Security.

    Everything is completely online and self-paced, allowing you to train around your current work schedule and start earning sooner.

    Included Courses

    • Minnesota New Security Guard Training — 12 Hours
    • Minnesota Renewal Training — 6 Hours
    • Legal Responsibilities & Use of Force — 4 Hours
    • Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Continuing Education — 1 Hour
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    Ready to Start Your Security Career?

    Get your Minnesota Security Guard Training Certificate today.

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    For Business Owners

    Build, Scale & Lead Your Own Security Company in 12 Weeks

    Already working in security and ready to stop guarding someone else's contracts?

    The Security Business Owner Mastery Program gives you a complete roadmap for launching and growing your own licensed security company.

    Built by someone who started as a security guard with no mentor and built a successful security company from the ground up, this program walks you through every stage of building a profitable business.

    You'll receive templates, pricing calculators, proposal strategies, operational systems, compliance guidance, hiring systems, marketing strategies, coaching, and personalized feedback on your business plan.

    Program Includes

    Complete 12-week curriculumLicensing & complianceBusiness structureMarketingSalesOperationsHiringFinancial managementTechnologyContractingRisk managementScalingSOP templatesPricing calculatorsProposal templatesBusiness plan reviewAlumni network
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    Ready to Build Your Security Company?

    Get the roadmap that teaches you how to launch, scale and lead your own security company.

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    Not Sure Which Path Fits You?

    If you're new to the security industry and want to begin working as a professional security officer, start with Minnesota Security Guard Training or view our open positions.

    If you're already working in security and are ready to build your own company, the Security Business Owner Mastery Program is designed for your next step.

    Many Business Owner Mastery students started exactly where Security Guard Training graduates are today. Learn more about our story.

    Security Training FAQ

    Whichever Path You Choose,
    Watson Express Is Built to Get You There.

    A safer, stronger Minnesota starts with trained, capable people—whether you are the officer standing the post or the owner building the company behind it.

    Watson Express built both training paths from real, lived experience in this industry.

    Choose the path that fits your goals, check our FAQ, or contact us if you have questions about which training program is right for you.