Guard card explained
Security guard licensing in the US is set by each state, not nationally. Most states require unarmed guards to be licensed or registered, usually after a criminal background check, often with fingerprints, and a set amount of training. A few states have no statewide license for unarmed guards, and some cities or counties add their own rules.
In California, guards apply to BSIS for a guard card. Applicants complete required training, including a course on the powers to arrest, and are fingerprinted through Live Scan for a background check. The registration has to be renewed every two years, and further training is required after it is issued. Other states use names such as Florida's Class D license.
Armed guards normally need an additional firearms permit or license. Security companies are usually expected to check that each guard's license is valid before they work, and to keep a record of it. Check the current rules with your state's licensing agency; this page is a general overview, not legal advice.
How ForceVera handles it
In ForceVera, guards can upload photos of the front and back of their security license with their other documents, so a copy sits on their profile. ForceVera does not check licenses with state agencies or track license training hours; use the state's own license lookup for that.