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: 04/23/2024
License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
---|---|---|---|---|
Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 13, 2024 |
Paper | March 4, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 29, 2024 | |
Paper | March 22, 2024 | |||
Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 6, 2024 |
Paper | 75 days | February 24, 2024 | ||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 28, 2024 | |
Paper | 60 days | March 11, 2024 | ||
Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | March 24, 2024 |
Paper | March 14, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | April 2, 2024 | |
Paper | March 27, 2024 | |||
Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 13, 2024 |
Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 29, 2024 | |
Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 13, 2024 |
Paper | March 4, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 29, 2024 | |
Paper | March 22, 2024 | |||
Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | March 13, 2024 |
Paper | March 4, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 29, 2024 | |
Paper | March 22, 2024 | |||
Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | March 4, 2024 |
Renewal | Online | 60 days | March 29, 2024 | |
Paper | March 22, 2024 | |||
Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | March 22, 2024 |
Paper | March 11, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 45 days | March 29, 2024 | |
Paper | March 22, 2024 | |||
Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 11, 2024 |
Paper | February 26, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 56 days | April 3, 2024 | |
Paper | March 15, 2024 | |||
Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | March 30, 2024 |
Paper | March 15, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 56 days | April 3, 2024 | |
Paper | March 29, 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 |