Proprietary Private Security Officer

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A proprietary private security officer is defined generally as an unarmed individual, (1) who is employed exclusively by a single employer, (2) whose primary duty is to provide security services for that employer, (3) whose services are not contracted to any other entity or person, and (4) who meets both of the following criteria: A) He or she is required to wear a distinctive uniform clearly identifying the individual as a security officer, and B) He or she is likely to interact with the public while performing his or her duties. Requirements: o Be 18 or older. o Undergo a criminal history background check through the DOJ and the FBI. Application Fee - $55 CA Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Processing Fee - $32 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Processing Fee - $17 Renewal Fee - $40 Delinquent Renewal ($40 renewal fee + $25 delinquency fee) - $65 The initial license is valid for 2 years. Each renewal cycle extends the registration for an additional 2 years. The annual continuing education requirement in Section 7574.18 of the Code shall be two hours. Average time to process an application is 60 days. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 11.4