DC Sponsorship Approved
SPO & Security Officer
Progressive Security Group is an approved DC sponsoring agency providing sponsorship and administrative support for Security Officers (SO) and Special Police Officers (SPO) — armed and unarmed.
Scope of Services
- DC Sponsorship / Agency Affiliation
- Administrative and application support
- Document checklist and review
- Submission guidance and status support
- Firearms training and qualification are NOT provided by Progressive Security Group
- Armed applicants must complete firearms training and range qualification through an approved third-party firearms instructor or academy
- Proof of completion is required prior to final processing (where applicable)
Important for Armed Applicants
Armed Applicant Disclosure
Progressive Security Group does not provide firearms instruction or certification. Armed SPO applicants must complete firearms training, qualification, and any required range certifications through an approved firearms training provider before or during the DC application process.
DC Sponsorship Pricing
Sponsorship and administrative support only. Firearms training, certification, and all third-party/DC fees are separate.
DC Security Officer
(SO): $175
DC SPO Sponsorship
(Unarmed): $300
DC SPO Sponsorship
(Armed): $350
Ready to Start Your DC Sponsorship?
Apply today and receive your sponsorship checklist and next steps.
Answers to regular DC Sponsorship questions
Do you sponsor armed applicants?
Yes. We sponsor both armed and unarmed applicants. Armed applicants must complete firearms training through an approved third-party provider.
Do you provide firearms training or certification?
No. Progressive Security Group is approved for sponsorship only and does not hold firearms instructor certification.
What does the sponsorship fee cover?
Sponsorship/agency affiliation, document checklist, application guidance, administrative processing, and status support.
Are training and DC fees included?
No. Training, firearms qualification, and DC or third-party fees are separate.
