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Private Patrol Operators and Security Guards
Subscription Services
For licensing questions regarding Security Guards e-mail sis@dca.ca.gov. Please note that the Bureau cannot provide responses via e-mail to questions regarding an existing license application.
For licensing questions regarding Private Patrol Operators e-mail PrivateSecurityServices@dca.ca.gov
File a Complaint Against a Licensee
Security Guards: Applying for a License
- Apply On-Line for a Security Guard License – Security Guard licenses and renewals can be applied for on-line. Applications received on-line are given priority for processing.
- How to Obtain a Security Guard License – This section provides information on how to apply for a Security Guard license in the State of California.
- Live Scan – Live Scan is a system for the electronic submission of fingerprints and the subsequent automated background checks and responses.
Frequently Asked Questions: Security Guard
- Security Guards – General Questions
- Active Duty Peace Officers, Retired Peace Officers and Reserve Peace Officers
- Security Guard Training Requirements
- Fee Schedule, Employees
- Photo Identification for Security Guards – This section discusses how to obtain the optional photo identification for a security guard. Please note that a photo identification card is not required by law for Security Guards. If desired, one can be obtained but is available
Private Patrol Operators: Applying for a License
- General Questions – PPO
- How to Obtain a PPO or Qualified Manager License – This section provides information on how to apply for a Private Patrol Operator or a Qualified Manager license in the State of California.
- Private Patrol Operator License Application Packet
- Live Scan – Live Scan is a system for the electronic submission of fingerprints and the subsequent automated background checks and responses.
- Exam Schedule
- Fee Schedule
School Security Guard
- School Security Guard Frequently Asked Questions
- School Security Guard Training Syllabus
- New Security Guard Training Syllabus
Laws & Regulations
Training Manuals
Forms
- Private Patrol Operator Renewal
- Private Patrol Operator Branch Office Renewal
- Request for Exemption from Mandatory Electronic Fingerprint Submission Requirement
- Branch Office Registration Application
- Change of Address
- Firearm Permit Application
- Firearms Eligibility Application
- Forms, Request for
- Renewal Application for Security Guards
- Request for Private Patrol Operator Company Name Change
- Application for Replacement License
- Report of Incident
- Security Guard Application
- Security Guard On-Line Licensing
- UAAU Activity Lead
