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: 06/24/2024
License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
---|---|---|---|---|
Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 17, 2024 |
Paper | May 3, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 7, 2024 | |
Paper | May 31, 2024 | |||
Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Online | 75 days | May 10, 2024 |
Paper | April 26, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 3, 2024 | |
Paper | May 20, 2024 | |||
Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Online | 75 days | June 3, 2024 |
Paper | May 20, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 2, 2024 | |
Paper | May 18, 2024 | |||
Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 17, 2024 |
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 7, 2024 | |
Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 17, 2024 |
Paper | May 24, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 7, 2024 | |
Paper | May 31, 2024 | |||
Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | May 17, 2024 |
Paper | May 3, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 7, 2024 | |
Paper | May 31, 2024 | |||
Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | May 3, 2024 |
Renewal | Online | 60 days | June 7, 2024 | |
Paper | May 31, 2024 | |||
Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 45 days | May 24, 2024 |
Paper | May 10, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 45 days | June 7, 2024 | |
Paper | May 31, 2024 | |||
Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | May 17, 2024 |
Paper | May 3, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 10, 2024 | |
Paper | May 27, 2024 | |||
Veteran Baton Applications | Initial | Online | 56 days | June 10, 2024 |
Paper | May 27, 2024 | |||
Renewal | Online | 56 days | June 9, 2024 | |
Paper | May 25, 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 |