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Unarmed Security Guard Requirements For California
Security Guard & Officer Legal Requirements In California
Here on SecurityGuardTraining.io we want to provide you with all of the information you need to successfully become an Unarmed security guard in the state of California!
California is booming! Home of the entertainment industry on the West coast and a high tech hub in Silicon Valley and San Francisco the demand for security guards has never been higher than anywhere but here. The steps to certification and becoming licensed are a little more complex than some other states, but if you pay attention and follow all of the steps closely you will be well on your way to a your license and a new job.
The awesome thing to note about California is that because the licensing can be tricky if you aren't paying attention, once you are licensed, you'll never want for work. You cannot work as a security guard in California without a license, and once you have your license, you can apply for any job out there. Given the strict requirements of becoming a licensed security guard within California it is no wonder that supply is not meeting demand. This really is a gold rush state. There is plenty of work to go around.
Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma, G.E.D or equivalent certificate
Helpful Additions
Training Curriculum
Training Requirements
Application Process
Applications to become registered and licensed as a private security guard are also available from BSIS certified training facilities and private security patrol operators and companies.
After BSIS has received your online application and the DOJ and FBI has verified your criminal background check your security guard information will appear on the BSIS website.
Yourself or a certified training facility or a private security guard company or operator can verify your license online at the BSIS website
Once your registration appears on the BSIS website you can be placed on assignment by your employer.
A physical copy of your security guard registration will be mailed to you within 10 to 15 business days.
Fees Schedule
Depart of Justice fingerprinting
$32.00
Due when application is submitted
Due when application is submitted
$1.00
Due when application is submitted
California Associations & Organizations
This is a list of security industry associations and organizations relevant to the state of California. These associations and organizations are usually professional membership and advocacy groups that work on behalf of security company employees and security companies themselves for legal protections, licensing requirements and other work that protects your interests.
