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: 07/05/2022
License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
---|---|---|---|---|
Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 4, 2022 |
Paper | May 23, 2022 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 10, 2022 | |
Paper | June 1, 2022 | |||
Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | May 18, 2022 |
Paper | 75 days | May 10, 2022 | ||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 14, 2022 | |
Paper | 60 days | May 22, 2022 | ||
Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | June 24, 2022 |
Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 4, 2022 |
Paper | May 23, 2022 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 10, 2022 | |
Paper | June 1, 2022 | |||
Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 4, 2022 |
Paper | May 23, 2022 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 10, 2022 | |
Paper | June 1, 2022 | |||
Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | June 4, 2022 |
Paper | May 23, 2022 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 10, 2022 | |
Paper | June 1, 2022 | |||
Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | May 23, 2022 |
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 10, 2022 | |
Paper | June 1, 2022 | |||
Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | June 11, 2022 |
Paper | May 31, 2022 | |||
Renewal | Online | 45 days | June 10, 2022 | |
Paper | June 1, 2022 | |||
Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Paper | 56 days | May 27, 2022 |
Renewal | Paper | 56 days | May 29, 2022 |
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 |