Licensing

Security Industry Licensing;

Penalties	Licence Types	Bodyguard	Private Investigator	Crowd Controller
Cash Transit Security Officer	Unarmed Security Officer	Monitoring Security Officer	Dog Patrol Security Officer	Security Adviser
Security Equipment Installer	Security Firm

Fines for breaking security industry laws : Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

Penalties

A person who works unlicensed in the security industry faces penalties of up to:

$50 000 for the first offence
$70 000 fine or six months imprisonment for the second offence
$100 000 fine or 18 months imprisonment for the third offence.

A company that operates unlicensed in the security industry faces penalties of up to:

$250 000 fine for the first offence
$350 000 fine for the second offence
$500 000 fine for the third offence.

Anyone who hires an unlicensed security provider faces penalties of up to:

$50 000 fine for the first offence
$70 000 fine or six months imprisonment for the second offence
$100 000 fine or 18 months imprisonment for the third offence.

Licence types

Anyone working in the security industry in Queensland must register with the Office of Fair Trading and may need an individual licence and/or a corporate licence.

Individual - Class 1

Bodyguard - providing close personal protection services.

Private investigator - obtaining and providing information about another person without their consent, such as surveillance work or investigating the disappearance of a missing person.

Crowd controller - maintaining order in and around a public place such as a hotel or sporting event.

Cash transit security officer - carrying cash or other valuables.

Unarmed security officer - guarding, patroling or watching another person’s property, without a guard dog or weapon.

Monitoring security officer - monitoring property using an electronic monitoring devices such as a visual recording system, a radio or remote alarm system.

Dog patrol security officer - guarding, patroling or watching another person’s property, with a guard dog.

Individual - Class 2

Security adviser - providing advice about security equipment, methods or principles.

Security equipment installer - installing, repairing, servicing or maintaining security equipment.

Firm

Security firm - people, partnerships or corporations engaging security providers.

Bodyguard

A bodyguard carries out close personal protective services.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a bodyguard licence, you must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

have successfully completed the training

Training requirements for a new licence

To qualify for an unrestricted bodyguard licence, you must successfully complete the following units of competency from the National Asset Security Training Package.

PRSSO211A or CPPSEC2012A Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour
PRSSO215A or CPPSEC2014A Operate basic security equipment
PRSSO303A or CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation
PRSSO305A or CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation (TR)
PRSSO309A or CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
PRSSO316A or CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques (TR)
PRSSO321A or CPPSEC3018A Provide for the safety of persons at risk
HLTFA301B Apply first aid or Senior first aid (Workplace Level 2) (TR)
PRSSO201A or CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO301A or CPPSEC3005A Prepare and present security documentation and reports
PRSSO202A Maintain workplace safety or CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry OR PRSSO302A Maintain a safe workplace and environment or CPPSEC3001A Maintain workplace safety in the security industry
PRSSO203A or CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO307A Manage own performance and development or BSBCMN302A or BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
PRSSO204A Work as part of a team or CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team OR BSBFLM302A Support leadership in the workplace or BSBFLM303B or BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
PRSSO205A Provide security services to customer or CPPSEC2006A Provide security services to clients OR PRSSO308A or CPPSEC3006A Coordinate a quality security service to customers

If you have relevant work experience, your skills may be formally recognised, meaning you may not have to complete all of the training units. Skilling Solutions Queensland can do a free skill assessment for you.

Triennial training (revalidation training)

Some units in the above list have the letters 'TR' at the end, which stands for 'triennial revalidation'. Every three years, as a licensed bodyguard, you need to successfully complete these units again through a nationally recognised training provider to ensure you remain up to date with the latest techniques. You will receive the required completion dates for these competencies on the notice supplied with your security licence.

Recognition of prior learning will not be accepted for triennial training units.

Training requirements for renewing a licence

If you held a crowd controller licence on 30 June 2008, you automatically qualify for a bodyguard licence when your licence is due for renewal.

To qualify, you must complete a new application form to add the bodyguard function to your licence at renewal time and provide either a statutory declaration from your employer or a signed letter from your employer on company letterhead stating that you have performed bodyguard duties for at least three months in the 12 months prior to renewal.

If you are self employed, you must complete a statutory declaration yourself. It must outline the periods you provided bodyguard services.

If you cannot provide this evidence, or if you had a security officer licence as at 30 June 2008, you are eligible to get a bodyguard licence if you successfully complete these competency units:

PRSSO305A or CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation
PRSSO309A or CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
PRSSO316A or CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques
PRSSO321A or CPPSEC3018A Provide for the safety of persons at risk
Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B) or Senior First Aid (Workplace Level 2)

Private Investigator

A private investigator:

obtains private information about a person without that person’s permission

carries out surveillance to gather information about a person without that person’s consent

investigates the disappearance of a missing person

You are not a private investigator if you operate for or are employed by:

legal practitioners

accountants

insurance businesses

insurance adjustment agencies

independent investigators engaged to investigate and report on grievances lodged by Queensland public service employees

Eligibility
To be eligible for a private investigator licence, you must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

have successfully completed a Certificate III in Investigative Service

Training requirements for a new licence

To qualify for an unrestricted private investigator licence, you must successfully complete the following units of competency from the National Asset Security Training Package.

PRSIS302A or CPPSEC3028A Compile investigative report
PRSIS303A or CPPSEC3029A Provide quality investigative services to clients
PRSIS304A or CPPSEC3030A Conduct surveillance
PRSIS305A or CPPSEC3031A Organise and operate a surveillance vehicle
PRSIS306A or CPPSEC3032A Gather information by factual investigation
PRSIS307A or CPPSEC3033A Conduct interviews and take statements
PRSIS308A or CPPSEC3034A Operate information gathering equipment
PRSSO311A or CPPSEC3009A Prepare and present evidence in court
PRSSO315A or CPPSEC3012A Store and protect information
PRSIS309A Perform administrative functions (For PRS30303 only)
FNSMERC304A Locate subjects (For CPP30607 only)
PRSIS310A Use and maintain operational equipment or CPPSEC3034A Operate information gathering equipment
PRSIS301A Determine method of investigation or CPPSEC3027A Develop investigative plan
PRSSO306A Manage effective workplace relationships or BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace relationships
PRSSO307A Manage own performance and development or BSBCMN302A Organise personal work priorities and development
PRSSO302A Maintain a safe workplace and environment or CPPSEC3001A Maintain workplace safety in the security industry
PRSIS311A Work effectively in the investigative services industry or CPPSEC3026A Work effectively in investigative services

If you have relevant work experience, your skills may be formally recognised, meaning you may not have to complete all of the training units. Skilling Solutions Queensland can do a free skill assessment for you.

Training requirements for renewing a licence

If you held a private investigator licence as at 30 June 2008, you automatically qualify for renewal when it becomes due.

Crowd controller

A crowd controller keeps order at a public place by:

screening the entry of people into a place monitoring or controlling the behaviour of people in a place

removing people from a place.

For example, a hotel security guard needs a crowd controller licence but an usher does not.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a crowd controller licence, you must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

have successfully completed the training.

Training requirements for a new licence

To qualify for an unrestricted crowd controller licence, you must successfully complete the following competency units from the National Asset Security Training Package.

PRSSO210A or CPPSEC2011A Control access to and exit from premises
PRSSO211A or CPPSEC2012A Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour
PRSSO215A or CPPSEC2014A Operate basic security equipment
PRSSO216A or CPPSEC2015A Patrol premises
PRSSO303A or CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation
PRSSO305A or CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation (TR)
PRSSO309A or CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
PRSSO316A or CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques (TR)
HLTFA301B Apply first aid (TR) or Senior first aid (Workplace Level 2) (TR)
PRSSO201A or CPPSEC2001ACommunicate effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO301A or CPPSEC3005A Prepare and present security documentation and reports
PRSSO202A Maintain workplace safety or CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry OR PRSSO302A Maintain a safe workplace and environment or CPPSEC3001A Maintain workplace safety in the security industry
PRSSO203A or CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO307A Manage own performance and development or BSBCMN302A or BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
PRSSO204A Work as part of a team or CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team OR BSBFLM302A Support leadership in the workplace or BSBFLM303B or BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
PRSSO205A Provide security services to customer or CPPSEC2006A Provide security services to clients OR PRSSO308A or CPPSEC3006A Coordinate a quality security service to customers
If you have relevant work experience, your skills may be formally recognised, meaning you may not have to complete all of the training units. Skilling Solutions Queensland can do a free skill assessment for you.

Triennial training (revalidation training)

Some units in the above list have the letters 'TR' at the end, which stands for 'triennial revalidation'. Every three years, as a licensed crowd controller, you need to successfully complete these units again through a nationally recognised training provider to ensure you remain up to date with the latest techniques. You will receive the required completion dates for these competencies on the notice supplied with your security licence.

Recognition of prior learning will not be accepted for triennial training units.

Training requirements for renewing a licence

If you held a crowd controller licence on 30 June 2008, you automatically qualify for renewal when it becomes due. You can continue to work as a bodyguard until your existing licence is due for renewal. However, you will then need to apply for a bodyguard licence if you wish to continue working as a bodyguard.

If you had a security officer licence on 30 June 2008, you are eligible to get a crowd controller licence if you successfully complete these competency units:

PRSSO305A or CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation
PRSSO309A or CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
PRSSO316A or CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques
Apply First Aid (HLTFA301B) or Senior First Aid (Workplace Level 2).

Cash transit security officer

A cash transit security officer carries cash, bullion, jewellery or valuables. Officers who carry a weapon while working must also apply to the Queensland Police Service for the appropriate weapons licence.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a cash transit security officer, you must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

have successfully completed the training

Training requirements for a new licence

To qualify for an unrestricted cash transit security officer licence, you must successfully complete the following units of competency from the National Asset Security Training Package.

PRSSO216A or CPPSEC2015A Patrol premises
PRSSO305A or CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation
PRSSO309A or CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
TDTD4198A or TLID4107C Undertake cash-in-transit loading and unloading in an unsecured environment
TDT0898B or TLIO807C Implement cash-in-transit security procedures
TDT0998B or TLIO907C Test and inspect cash-in-transit security equipment
HLTFA301B Apply first aid or Senior first aid (Workplace Level 2)
PRSSO201A or CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO301A or CPPSEC3005A Prepare and present security documentation and reports
PRSSO202A Maintain workplace safety or CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry OR PRSSO302A Maintain a safe workplace and environment or CPPSEC3001A Maintain workplace safety in the security industry
PRSSO203A or CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO307A Manage own performance and development or BSBCMN302A or BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
PRSSO204A Work as part of a team or CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team OR BSBFLM302A Support leadership in the workplace or BSBFLM303B or BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
PRSSO205A Provide security services to customer or CPPSEC2006A Provide security services to clients OR PRSSO308A or CPPSEC3006A Coordinate a quality security service to customers
PRSSO207A or CPPSEC2004A Respond to security risk situation OR PRSSO303A or CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation
PRSSO222A or CPPSEC2017A Protect self and others using basic defensive tactics OR PRSSO316A or CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques

If you have relevant work experience, your skills may be formally recognised, meaning you may not have to complete all of the training units. Skilling Solutions Queensland can do a free skill assessment for you.

Training requirements for renewing a licence

If you held a security officer licence on 30 June 2008, you can continue to work as a security officer under any of the four categories (unarmed, dog patrol, cash transit, monitoring). When your licence is due for renewal, we will automatically grant you an unarmed security officer licence.

If you want a licence for a category other than unarmed, you must provide a statutory declaration from your employer or a signed letter from your employer on company letterhead. The declaration or letter must state that you have performed the duties of that category for at least three months in the 12 months prior to your licence renewal.

If you are self employed, you will need to complete a statutory declaration yourself. It must outline the periods you provided the relevant security officer services.

If you held a security officer licence on 30 June 2008, but were not performing the duties of a cash transit security officer, you are eligible for a cash transit security officer licence if you successfully complete these competency units:

PRSSO305A or CPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiation
PRSSO309A or CPPSEC3007A Maintain security of environment
TDTD4198A or TLID4107C Undertake cash-in-transit loading and unloading in an unsecured environment
TDT0898B or TLIO807C Implement cash-in-transit security procedures
TDT0998B or TLIO907C Test and inspect cash-in-transit security equipment.

Unarmed security officer

An unarmed security officer personally guards, patrols or watches another person’s property, without a guard dog or weapon.

This also includes:

in-house security (someone who guards, patrols or watches their employer’s property)
loss prevention personnel
security gate operators

Eligibility
To be eligible for an unarmed security officer licence, you must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

have successfully completed the training

Training requirements for a new licence

To qualify for an unrestricted unarmed security officer licence, you must successfully complete the following competency units from the National Asset Security Training Package.

PRSSO210A or CPPSEC2011A Control access to and exit from premises
PRSSO215A or CPPSEC2014A Operate basic security equipment
PRSSO216A or CPPSEC2015A Patrol premises
HLTFA301B Apply first aid or Senior first aid (Workplace Level 2)
PRSSO201A or CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO301A or CPPSEC3005A Prepare and present security documentation and reports
PRSSO202A Maintain workplace safety or CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry OR PRSSO302A Maintain a safe workplace and environment or CPPSEC3001A Maintain workplace safety in the security industry
PRSSO203A or CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO307A Manage own performance and development or BSBCMN302A or BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
PRSSO204A Work as part of a team or CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team OR BSBFLM302A Support leadership in the workplace or BSBFLM303B or BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
PRSSO205A Provide security services to customer or CPPSEC2006A Provide security services to clients OR PRSSO308A or CPPSEC3006A Coordinate a quality security service to customers
PRSSO207A or CPPSEC2004A Respond to security risk situation OR PRSSO303A or CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation
PRSSO222A or CPPSEC2017A Protect self and others using basic defensive tactics OR PRSSO316A or CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques

If you have relevant work experience, your skills may be formally recognised, meaning you may not have to complete all of the training units. Skilling Solutions Queensland can do a free skill assessment for you.

Training requirements for renewing a licence

If you held a security officer licence on 30 June 2008, you can continue to work as a security officer under any of the four categories (unarmed, dog patrol, cash transit, monitoring). When your licence is due for renewal, we will automatically grant you an unarmed security officer licence.

If you want a licence for a category other than unarmed, you must provide a statutory declaration from your employer or a signed letter from your employer on company letterhead. The declaration or letter must state that you have performed the duties of that category for at least three months in the 12 months prior to renewing your licence.

If you are self employed, you must complete a statutory declaration yourself that outlines the periods you provided the relevant security officer services.

Monitoring security officer

A monitoring security officer personally monitors property using an electronic monitoring device, such as a visual recording system, a radio or remote alarm system.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a monitoring security licence, you must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

have successfully completed the training

Training requirements for a new licence

To qualify for an unrestricted monitoring security officer licence, you must successfully complete the following competency units from the National Asset Security Training Package.

PRSSO223A or CPPSEC2018A Monitor electronic reporting facility
PRSSO325A or CPPSEC3020A Monitor security from control room
PRSSO201A or CPPSEC2001ACommunicate effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO301A or CPPSEC3005A Prepare and present security documentation and reports
PRSSO202A Maintain workplace safety or CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry OR PRSSO302A Maintain a safe workplace and environment or CPPSEC3001A Maintain workplace safety in the security industry
PRSSO203A or CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO307A Manage own performance and development or BSBCMN302A or BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
PRSSO204A Work as part of a team or CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team OR BSBFLM302A Support leadership in the workplace or BSBFLM303B or BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
PRSSO205A Provide security services to customer or CPPSEC2006A Provide security services to clients OR PRSSO308A or CPPSEC3006A Coordinate a quality security service to customers

If you have relevant work experience, your skills may be formally recognised, meaning you may not have to complete all of the training units. Skilling Solutions Queensland can do a free skill assessment for you.

Training requirements for renewing a licence

If you held a security officer licence on 30 June 2008, you can continue to work as a security officer under any of the four categories (unarmed, dog patrol, cash transit, monitoring). When your licence is due for renewal, we will automatically grant you an unarmed security officer licence.

If you want a licence for a category other than unarmed, you must provide a statutory declaration from your employer or a signed letter from your employer on company letterhead. The declaration or letter must state that you have performed the duties of that category for at least three months in the 12 months prior to renewing your licence.

If you are self employed, you must complete a statutory declaration yourself that outlines the periods you provided the relevant security officer services.

If you held a security officer licence on 30 June 2008, but were not performing the duties of a monitoring security officer, you can get a monitoring security officer licence if you successfully complete the following competency units:

PRSSO223A Monitor electronic reporting facility or CPPSEC2018A Monitor electronic reporting facility
PRSSO325A Monitor security from control room or CPPSEC3020A Monitor security from control room.

Dog patrol security officer

A dog patrol security officer guards, patrols or watches another person’s property with a guard dog.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a dog patrol security officer licence, you must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

have successfully completed the training

Training requirements for a new licence

To qualify for an unrestricted dog patrol security officer licence, you must successfully complete the following competency units from the National Asset Security Training Package.

PRSSO210A or CPPSEC2011A Control access to and exit from premises
PRSSO215A or CPPSEC2014A Operate basic security equipment
PRSSO216A or CPPSEC2015A Patrol premises
PRSSO313A or CPPSEC3010A Manage dogs for security functions
PRSSO314A or CPPSEC3011A Handle dogs for security patrol
HLTFA301B Apply first aid or Senior first aid (Workplace Level 2)
PRSSO201A or CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO301A or CPPSEC3005A Prepare and present security documentation and reports
PRSSO202A Maintain workplace safety or CPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry OR PRSSO302A Maintain a safe workplace and environment or CPPSEC3001A Maintain workplace safety in the security industry
PRSSO203A or CPPSEC2003A Work effectively in the security industry OR PRSSO307A Manage own performance and development or BSBCMN302A or BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
PRSSO204A Work as part of a team or CPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security team OR BSBFLM302A Support leadership in the workplace or BSBFLM303B or BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
PRSSO205A Provide security services to customer or CPPSEC2006A Provide security services to clients OR PRSSO308A or CPPSEC3006A Coordinate a quality security service to customers
PRSSO207A or CPPSEC2004A Respond to security risk situation OR PRSSO303A or CPPSEC3003A Determine response to security risk situation
PRSSO222A or CPPSEC2017A Protect self and others using basic defensive tactics OR PRSSO316A or CPPSEC3013A Control persons using empty hand techniques

If you have relevant work experience, your skills may be formally recognised, meaning you may not have to complete all of the training units. Skilling Solutions Queensland can do a free skill assessment for you.

Training requirements for renewing a licence

If you held a security officer licence on 30 June 2008, you can continue to work as a security officer under any of the four categories (unarmed, dog patrol, cash transit, monitoring). When your licence is due for renewal, we will automatically grant you an unarmed security officer licence.

If you want a licence for a category other than unarmed, you must provide a statutory declaration from your employer or a signed letter from your employer on company letterhead. The declaration or letter must state that you have performed the duties of that category for at least three months in the 12 months prior to renewing your licence.

If you are self employed, you must complete a statutory declaration yourself that outlines the periods you provided the relevant security officer services.

If you held a security officer licence on 30 June 2008, but were not performing the duties of a dog patrol security officer, you can get a dog patrol security officer licence if you successfully complete the following competency units:

PRSSO313A or CPPSEC3010A Manage dogs for security functions
PRSSO314A or CPPSEC3011A Handle dogs for security patrol.

Security adviser

A security adviser gives advice about security equipment, methods or principles.

Architects and registered professional engineers do not have to be licensed if their advice is given in the course of providing professional services.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a security adviser licence, you must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

Training requirements

Currently security advisers do not have any training requirements.

Security equipment installer

A security equipment installer installs, repairs, services or maintains security equipment.

Security equipment is acoustic, electronic, mechanical or other equipment designed or adapted to provide, monitor or enhance property for protection.

Examples include:

alarms

alarm monitoring systems

audio or visual recording systems

electric, electro-magnetic or biometric access control devices

intrusion detectors, including motion, infra-red, microwave or contact detectors

safes or vaults.

Equipment for monitoring inventory, product or stock loss, or items that minimise motor vehicle theft, are not considered security equipment.

You are not a security equipment installer if you install a basic security item or do retail key cutting.

Basic security items can include:

portable safes weighing less than 50 kg

barrier security equipment, such as security mesh doors or window grilles

electronic or mechanical locks for basic household security

motion sensor lights that do not activate alarms.

Eligibility
To apply for a security equipment installer licence, you must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

Training requirements

Currently security equipment installers do not have any training requirements.

Security firm

A security firm is a person, partnership or corporation that provides security firm services.

Class 1 security firm services are provided by bodyguards, crowd controllers, private investigators or security officers.

Class 2 security firm services are provided by security advisers or security equipment installers.

Eligibility
Security firms do not need specific qualifications to hold a licence.

However, all management staff must:

be 18 years or older

have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years

not be considered a risk to public safety

hold a security provider licence as an individual (if personally carrying out security functions)

have a business address.

You only need a security firm licence if your firm provides security services. If your company sub-contracts work to others, you do need a security firm licence. (This applies to Security Firms that sub-contract work to others i.e. Alarm Responses)