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Security provider licence (class 1) - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence 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 valid for a duration of six months and is not renewable and can only be applied for once. You must complete training and apply for an unrestricted licence within six 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 for this licence, 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 will need to consent to a criminal history check being conducted when submitting your application. You will also need to give your fingerprints in order to get any type of security licence. 

Duration

1 or 3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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You can find the current fees here.

Application process

Apply

Submit a Form 1-1 with the following:

  • 100 points of formal identification. These documents must be either original (if lodged at the counter) or certified copies
  • 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), for unrestricted applicants only.

Approval time

4 - 6 weeks

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

Office of Fair Trading

Industry Licensing Unit

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.