Universal Security, LLC

Universal Security Academy operates under Officer James Hamer, a 20-year veteran of the Memphis Police Department and licensed NRA Certified Instructor. The academy provides state-mandated training for security professionals pursuing armed or unarmed guard certification in Tennessee.

Unarmed Guard Certification - 4-hour online course covering orientation, legal authority, duties, and emergency procedures - Exceeds state minimum requirements - $65 per person - Online format allows self-paced learning

Armed Guard Certification - 16-hour course combining classroom and range training - Covers firearms law, safety, maintenance, handling, and marksmanship - 8-hour legal/safety module plus 4-hour commissioner-approved range qualification - $150 per person (in-person group classes $165 + state fees) - Saturday/Sunday, 9am-5pm in-person sessions - Capacity: 2 students per time slot

Tennessee Concealed Carry Permit Course - Online format, learn at your pace - Full requirements for Tennessee CCW registration - Certificate valid for 1 year - $60 per person

CPR Training - Now available through the academy

Training is mandatory in Tennessee for all security guard positions. Hamer's academy provides state-certified instruction that meets or exceeds Department of Commerce and Insurance requirements. Students receive certificates verifying completion, which qualifies them for licensure.

"The Universal Security Armed Guard/Officer Course combines classroom instruction and range training to provide the confidence required to carry a firearm in a professional security career."