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Security provider licence (class 2) - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence to provide security advice (specific advice about specific risk involved at the specific location) and / or are a security equipment installer (install, repair, service or maintain security equipment).

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
  • not pose a risk to public safety.

A criminal history check must be done for each person whose date and place of birth are stated on the application form.

All security providers must be fingerprinted by the Queensland Police Service. After lodging 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
Apply Application All

You can find the current fees here.

Application process

Apply

Submit a Form 1-2 with the following documents with the application:

  • documents to establish your identification - 100 points required (refer to list on application form) that have been certified and must include at least 1 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 and is not related to them by birth or marriage.

Approval time

Processing time is between 4 and 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

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