Security provider licence (class 1) - Queensland

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to offer the following security services:

  • bodyguard
  • private investigator
  • crowd controller
  • security officer (cash in transit, unarmed, monitoring, dog patrol).

If you are entering the industry prior to completing the required training you can apply for a restricted licence. Restricted licence holders must be under the direct supervision of a licensed security provider who holds an unrestricted or open licence to perform the same function. A restricted licence is for a duration of 6 months and is not renewable and can only be applied for once. You must complete training and apply for an unrestricted licence within 6 months.

You can apply for a single function or multiple function licence.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, you must:

  • be at least 18 years of age
  • pass the required training course, as described on the application form
  • be a suitable person.

You must undergo a criminal history check to confirm their suitability. The criminal history check applies to each person for whom a date and place of birth are requested on the application form.

All security providers must be fingerprinted by the Queensland Police Service. After the lodgement of your application, you will receive a letter from the agency that details the process for having your fingerprints taken.

You may be eligible to be licensed under mutual recognition laws if you hold a comparable licence within another Australian State or Territory or within New Zealand.

Duration

1 or 3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Application process

Apply

Submit an 'Application for a security provider licence Individual (class 1) - Form 1-1'.

You must submit the following documents with the application:

  • documents to establish your identification - 100 points required (refer to list on application form) that has been certified and includes at least one primary document
  • two recent passport size photographs endorsed as a true photograph by a person who has known the applicant for at least 12 months
  • proof of completion of an approved training course (including units completed) - unrestricted applicant only.

Approval time

Processing time is 4 - 6 weeks.

Transfer

You cannot transfer this licence.

Disqualified persons or entities

You are not suitable to hold this licence if you:

  • are currently disqualified from holding a licence or registration certificate
  • have been convicted within the past 10 years of a serious offence
  • are subject to a court issued control order because of involvement in serious criminal activity.

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Attorney-General

Office of Fair Trading

Industry Licensing Unit

Contact details

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Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Industry Licensing Unit

Office of Fair Trading

Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Mailing address: GPO Box 3111
Brisbane, Queensland 4001
Phone: 13 74 68
Fax: 07 3738 8784
Email: IndustryLicensing@justice.qld.gov.au