Membership Types & Benefits

Choose the Membership That Fits You

NCSA membership connects you to a trusted network of licensed security professionals across North Carolina. With tailored membership options, you gain access to advocacy, training, resources, and opportunities designed to strengthen your career, your business, and the private security industry as a whole.

All Membership eligibility requires possession of a valid, North Carolina license.
Memberships begin on the date you join and renew annually on that same date

*No refunds on memberships

Guard

yearly

Associate

150

yearly

Eligibility:
Must be a current & properly licensed business entity providing contract uniformed security services within the State of North Carolina
Employers encouraged to register as many guards as possible at time of initial registration.
Guard Registration:
Initial guard registration fee: $10 per guard
(one-time opportunity)
*After the initial group session, guards joining later: $20 per guard for the first year, then $25 per guard annually thereafter.
Committee Participation: May participate in any committee created by the NCSA Board
Exception:
May participate in voting if representing an Agency Member in a voting capacity

Agency

250

yearly

Eligibility:
Must be a current & properly licensed business entity providing contract uniformed security services within the State of North Carolina
Employers encouraged to register as many guards as possible at time of initial registration.
Guard Registration:
Initial guard registration fee: $10 per guard
(one-time opportunity)
*After the initial group session, guards joining later: $20 per guard for the first year, then $25 per guard annually thereafter.
Representative:
Must designate an appropriate representative (regional supervisor, executive, or owner)
Employee Benefits:
Companies can register all employees as an added benefit for self-development
Eligible to serve on the Board
Eligible to hold office
Eligible to vote
Eligible to participate on the members’ discussion board on the NCSA website
Ability to advertise services or products on the NCSA website for an additional fee, as established by the Board

Corporate Sponsor I

500

yearly

Advertising Benefits:
Ability to advertise services or products on the NCSA website.
Advertising Fees: determined by the Board based on size, duration, location, and relevance
Employers encouraged to register as many guards as possible at time of initial registration.
Guard Registration:
Initial guard registration fee: $10 per guard
(one-time opportunity)
*After the initial group session, guards joining later: $20 per guard for the first year, then $25 per guard annually thereafter.

Corporate Sponsor II

500

yearly

Intended For:
Insurance companies, equipment vendors, uniform sales, and similar businesses
Advertising Benefits:
Ability to advertise services or products on the NCSA website.
Advertising Fees: determined by the Board based on size, duration, location, and relevance
Employers encouraged to register as many guards as possible at time of initial registration.
Guard Registration:
Initial guard registration fee: $10 per guard
(one-time opportunity)
*After the initial group session, guards joining later: $20 per guard for the first year, then $25 per guard annually thereafter.