Application Processing Times
This page shows the current processing times for applications submitted to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. It is updated weekly. The Bureau processes applications in the order they were received.
Please be advised that the processing times listed represent non-deficient applications. Applications with one or more deficiencies will require additional time for processing.
Review the common issues that may delay licensure for initial and renewal applications.
Current Processing Times for Employee Applications
Updated: 04/29/2024
License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
---|---|---|---|---|
Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 18, 2024 |
Paper | March 8, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 5, 2024 | |
Paper | March 29, 2024 | |||
Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 18, 2024 |
Paper | 75 days | March 4, 2024 | ||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 8, 2024 | |
Paper | 60 days | March 25, 2024 | ||
Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | April 6, 2024 |
Paper | March 22, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 8, 2024 | |
Paper | March 27, 2024 | |||
Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 18, 2024 |
Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 5, 2024 | |
Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 18, 2024 |
Paper | March 8, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 5, 2024 | |
Paper | March 29, 2024 | |||
Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 18, 2024 |
Paper | March 8, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 5, 2024 | |
Paper | March 29, 2024 | |||
Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | March 8, 2024 |
Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 5, 2024 | |
Paper | March 29, 2024 | |||
Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | March 27, 2024 |
Paper | March 15, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 45 days | April 5, 2024 | |
Paper | March 29, 2024 | |||
Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 25, 2024 |
Paper | March 11, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 56 days | April 15, 2024 | |
Paper | April 1, 2024 | |||
Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | April 13, 2024 |
Paper | March 29, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 56 days | April 15, 2024 | |
Paper | April 1, 2024 |
Current Processing Times for Company Applicants
License Type | Application Type | Processing Timeframe for Applications with NO deficiencies |
---|---|---|
Alarm Company Operator (ACO) | Initial | 125 days |
Renewal | 60 days | |
Locksmith Company (LCO) | Initial | 95 days |
Renewal | 60 days | |
Private Investigator (PI) | Initial | 125 days |
Renewal | 60 days | |
Private Patrol Operator (PPO) | Initial | 125 days |
Renewal | 60 days | |
Proprietary Private Security Employer (PSE) | Initial | 95 days |
Renewal | 60 days | |
Repossession Agency (RA) | Initial | 125 days |
Renewal | 60 days | |
Training Facility – Baton (TFB) | Initial | 95 days |
Renewal | 60 days | |
Training Facility – Firearms (TFF) | Initial | 95 days |
Renewal | 60 days | |
Training Instructor – Baton (TIB) | Initial | 75 days |
Renewal | 60 days | |
Training Instructor – Firearms (TIF) | Initial | 75 days |
Renewal | 60 days |