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California Security Guard Card Training Licensing
Licensing Division, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
400 R Street
Sacramento, CA 95814 or P.O Box 989002  
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How to Obtain a Security Guard License – This section provides information on how to apply for a Security Guard Card license in the State of California.

California has certain requirements that must be fulfilled prior to issuing an unarmed security guard card license in the state of California. These qualifications will include the regulations that are included in Division 3, Chapter 11.5 code section 7583.6. The California unarmed security guard license is overseen by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services for both armed and unarmed security guards.

The qualifications that are detailed include 40 hours of certified training, the legal right to work in the United States and the applicant must be at least 18 years of age. The other qualifications for the unarmed guard include:

•Fingerprinting to be done prior to applying for an unarmed security guard license.
•Submit to an FBI style background check
•Provide valid photo identification
•Provide information for the Internal Revenue Service Read More
•The person applying for the license will not have criminal convictions that include felonies.
•The applicant is required to have a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate.

The requirements for training in the security industry as a California unarmed security guard will include 40 hours of training, 16 hours within the first month after being hired for an unarmed security guard position and 16 hours within six months of being hired. These requirements must be met in order to continue being qualified to hold a California issued license for an unarmed security guard.


California Security Guard  Card Licensing Requirements
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California Security Guard Card Licensing Requirements


REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION
A security guard must have in his/her possession a valid security guard registration or a screen-print of the Bureau's approval from the Bureau's web site at www.dca.ca.gov/bsis, along with a valid photo identification, before working as a security guard.

Security guards are employed by licensed private patrol operators to protect persons or property and prevent theft. To be eligible to apply for a security guard registration, you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and
Complete a 40-hour course of required training. The training and exam may be administered by any private patrol operator or by a certified training facility.

40 Hour Security Guard  Card Training Requirement

Date of Completion Training Hours Needed
Prior to Being Assigned on Post 8 Hours
Training Required within the First 30 Days 16 Hours
Training Required within the First Six Months 16 Hours
TOTAL HOURS 40 HOURS




























EXPEDITE PROCESSING ONLINE
In order to speed up the security guard application and fingerprinting process, the following steps should be followed:

STEP 1
The security guard must have received the eight (8) hour "Power to Arrest " training and passed the examination.

STEP 2
The security guard applicant, private patrol operator or the training facility must submit the security guard application online at http://www.dca.ca.gov/bsis/online_services/online_licensing.shtml. The online application is sent electronically to the Bureau.

Breakdown of fees paid online:

Security Guard Application Fee
$50.00Online Convenience Fee
$1.00
TOTAL$51.00

STEP 3
The security guard card applicant must submit fingerprints electronically using Live Scan. You must only use the security guard Live Scan forms downloaded from the Bureau's Web site or obtained from the Bureau. The Live Scan form from the Bureau contains the correct coding to ensure that the Bureau receives the FBI and DOJ responses.

Breakdown of fees paid at Live Scan site:

Department of Justice Fingerprint Fee $32.00
Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Fee$19.00
TOTAL$51.00

Live Scan site locations
Live Scan forms can be downloaded at http://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/livescan/index.shtml

Note: Live Scan sites may charge a Live Scan submission processing fee. The Bureau does not set the fee amount.

STEP 4
Once the Bureau has received the online application and criminal history clearances, the cleared security guard will appear on the Bureau's Web site. The security guard, private patrol operator or training facility can verify the Bureau's approval by checking the Bureau's "Verify a License" at http://www.bsis.ca.gov/online_services/verify_license.shtml. Once the security guard registration has been cleared and appears on the Bureau's Web site, a screen-print from the Web site may be made and used as an interim security guard registration. The security guard can then be placed on assignment. The actual security guard registration will be mailed to the applicant and should be received in 10 to 15 business days.

STEP 5
Security guards placed on assignment must keep the following documents with them:

1.A valid security guard card registration or a screen print of the Bureau's approval obtained from the Bureau's Web site.
2.A valid photo identification
NORMAL PROCESSING
The Bureau will continue to accept the following:

Submit your completed security guard application, a $50 registration fee and a Security Guard Live Scan form signed by the Live Scan operator. A $32 DOJ fingerprint processing fee and a $19 FBI fingerprint processing fee must be paid at the Live Scan site. Send your application package to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, P.O. Box 989002, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002.

Applications for registration as a security guard are available from private patrol operators or training facilities certified by BSIS.

FIREARM PERMIT
You may not carry a gun on duty without having been issued a firearm permit by the Bureau. Also, a firearm permit issued by the Bureau does not authorize you to carry a concealed weapon. You may not carry a concealed weapon on duty without a Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) issued by local authorities, nor carry a caliber handgun not listed on your firearm permit.

To apply for a firearm permit, you must:

Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent legal alien status.
Pass a course in the carrying and use of firearms. The 14-hour (8 hours classroom, 6 hours range) training course covers moral and legal aspects, firearms nomenclature, weapon handling and shooting fundamentals, emergency procedures and range training. The course must be given by a Bureau-certified firearms training instructor at a Bureau-certified training facility. Written and range exams are administered at the end of the course. Costs of training are determined by the training facility. For a list of certified training facilities, call (916) 322-4000.

Submit a firearm permit application, pay the $80 application fee, and submit a Security Guard Registration w/Firearm Permit Live Scan form signed by the Live Scan site operator. A $38 Firearm Eligibility application, $32 DOJ fingerprint processing fee and $19 FBI fingerprint processing fee must be paid at the Live Scan site. Send your application package to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, P.O. Box 989002, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002.
You may apply for both a guard registration and a firearm permit at the same time for a total fee of $219.

Note: A firearms qualification card expires two years from the date it was issued. An applicant must requalify four times during the life of the permit: twice during the first year after the date of issuance, and twice during the second year. Requalifications must be at least four months apart.

TEAR GAS PERMIT
The law requires those who wish to carry tear gas on duty to complete a two-hour training course approved by the Bureau. For a list of certified training facilities call (800) 952-5210 or visit the Bureau's license look-up at www.bsis.ca.gov/online_services/verify_license.shtml and search by county.

BATON PERMIT
To carry a baton on duty, you must be a registered security guard and complete an eight-hour training course from a certified instructor. For a list of certified training facilities, call (800) 952-5210 or visit the Bureau's license look-up at www.bsis.ca.gov/online_services/verify_license.shtml and search by county.

If you have questions about registration as a security guard, call (800) 952-5210. If you have questions about your current guard card, call (916) 322-4000.

"Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services in exercising licensing, regulatory and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is consistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount."

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