# W. Va. Code § 30-18-5: Eligibility requirements to be licensed to conduct security guard business

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-18-5
- **Heading:** Eligibility requirements to be licensed to conduct security guard business
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 18 / Section 5

## Text

(a) In order to be eligible for any license to conduct security guard business, an applicant shall:

(1) Be at least 18 years of age;

(2) Be a citizen of the United States or an alien who is legally residing within the United States;

(3) Not have had any previous license to conduct security guard business or to conduct the private investigation business revoked or any application for any such licenses or registrations denied by the appropriate governmental authority in this or any other state or territory;

(4) Not have been declared incompetent by reason of mental defect or disease by any court of competent jurisdiction unless said court has subsequently determined that the applicant’s competency has been restored;

(5) Not suffer from habitual drunkenness or from narcotics addiction or dependence;

(6) Have had at least one year verified, full time employment conducting security guard business or conducting the private investigation business working for a licensed firm or have one year of substantially equivalent training or experience;

(7) Not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or territory;

(8) Not have been convicted of any of the following:

(A) Illegally using, carrying, or possessing a pistol or other dangerous weapon;

(B) Making or possessing burglar’s instruments;

(C) Buying or receiving stolen property;

(D) Entering a building unlawfully;

(E) Aiding an inmate’s escape from prison;

(F) Possessing or distributing illicit drugs; and

(9) Not have violated any provision of §30-18-8 of this code.

The provisions of this section shall not prevent the issuance of a license to any person who, subsequent to his or her conviction, shall have received an executive pardon therefor, removing this disability.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-1 §30-18-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-2 §30-18-2. Eligibility requirements for license to conduct the private investigation business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-3 §30-18-3. Application requirements for a license to conduct the private investigation business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-4 §30-18-4. Requirements for employees conducting the private investigation business under a firm license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-5 §30-18-5. Eligibility requirements to be licensed to conduct security guard business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-6 §30-18-6. Application requirements for a license to conduct security guard business.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-7 §30-18-7. Requirements for employees conducting security guard business under a firm license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-8 §30-18-8. Prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-9 §30-18-9. Renewal of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-10 §30-18-10. Authority of Secretary of State.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-11 §30-18-11. Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-12 §30-18-12. Action for damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-18-13 §30-18-13. Disposition of fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A18_S13.md)

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