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Security Officer Licence - Western Australia

Description

You will need this licence to act as a security officer. A security officer is someone who is paid to watch, guard or protect any property and sometimes is referred to as a security guard or loss prevention officer.

You will need a separate approval to carry firearms or batons.

You may not need this licence if you are employed by one employer only (who is not a security agent) to watch or guard their property without the use of weapons.

You may be able to apply for a temporary licence of up to one year if you are an interstate visitor and hold an equivalent licence in your home state or territory.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

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 old
  • be a fit and proper
  • have a current first aid certificate
  • have evidence of your completion of a Certificate II in security operations with an approved training provider
  • have successfully completed a written examination based on the content of your training course.

You may need to have your fingerprints and palm prints recorded.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Licences are initially issued for one or three years. Licences are renewed for three years thereafter.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fee information is in the attached fee resource.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Licence Fees (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Security and Related Activities (Control) Regulations 1997 Western Australia

Application process

Apply

You must submit your application form in person. Do not sign your form until you present it to the licencing agency.

In addition to your completed application form you must provide:

  • provide 100 points of identification
  • two character references
  • four passport sized photos
  • overseas police clearance (if you have not been an Australian resident for the last 5 years).

Approval time

New applications will be processed in 30 working days. Renewals and endorsements will be processed in 20 working days.

Administering agency

WA Police

Police Licensing Services

Contact details

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