Any person or business conducting a merchant guard or merchant patrol business (security guard business) must obtain a license.
NEW REQUIREMENT
The Denver Revised Municipal Code prohibits any badge used by a merchant/security guard business from resembling badges worn by Denver Police and Sheriffs. The Director of Excise and Licenses, who is authorized to approve the badges and insignia used by merchant guards and companies, has selected the badge shown here to be used by all merchant guards and companies.
All security companies are expected to conform to the badge style to the left.
This badge comes in silver or bronze.
Forms:
Please bring your valid Colorado identification.
Applicant must be 18
For Merchant Guard Company Application,
click here.
Fingerprints will be taken and a criminal background check completed.
The Department of Excise and Licenses will only accept criminal background investigations conducted by the Colorado Bureau of
Investigation.
A color photograph of the uniform to be worn must be provided;
Inspections: Department of Excise and Licenses Detective; Building, Fire, Zoning if business is located in Denver
Fees:
Application fee 1 to 25 guards: $100;
Application fee 25+ guards: $200
License fee: $200
Complete background investigation fee: $16.50