01I security officer in-service - 4 hours
Private Security FAQs
What are the requirements for in-service training?
What are the requirements for entry-level training?
01E security officer core subjects - 18 hours
Do I have to be trained before I can work?
No. If you are unarmed, you can work for 90 consecutive days while completing the compulsory minimum training requirements, provided your fingerprints were submitted on or before your date of hire.
Do I have to have a registration before I can work?
No. If you are unarmed, you can work for 90 consecutive days while completing the compulsory minimum training requirements, provided your fingerprints were submitted on or before their date of hire and your employer provides you with a 90 day authorization document. This document along with a photo ID must be carried on duty while performing regulated services until a temporary or permanent registration is issued.
How Do I Apply and Renew?
For information on how to apply and renew, please visit the Alarm Respondent page.
What type of license/registration/certification must I have?
You must possess a valid registration in this category and a firearms endorsement if you are to be armed.
What is an alarm respondent?
A natural person who responds to the signal of an alarm for the purpose of detecting an intrusion of the home, business, or property of the end user.