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.
Click here to review common issues that may delay licensure for initial and renewal applications.
Current Processing Times for Employee Applications
Updated: September 16, 2019
| License Type | Application Type | Submission Method | Target Timeframe | Currently Processing Applications Received On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guard (G) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 12, 2019 |
| Paper | July 25, 2019 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2019 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2019 | |||
| Firearms Permit (FQ) | Initial | Paper | 75 days | July 25, 2019 |
| Renewal | 60 days | July 30, 2019 | ||
| Baton Permit (BAT) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | July 12, 2019 |
| Alarm Company Employee (ACE) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 12, 2019 |
| Paper | July 25, 2019 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2019 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2019 | |||
| Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 12, 2019 |
| Paper | July 25, 2019 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2019 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2019 | |||
| Locksmith Employee (LOC) | Initial | Online | 60 days | August 12, 2019 |
| Paper | July 25, 2019 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2019 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2019 | |||
| Repossession Agency Employee (RAE) | Initial | Paper | 60 days | July 25, 2019 |
| Renewal | Online | 60 days | September 6, 2019 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2019 | |||
| Veteran Employee Applications | Initial | Online | 30 days | September 1, 2019 |
| Paper | July 30, 2019 | |||
| Renewal | Online | 30 days | Septmber 6, 2019 | |
| Paper | August 9, 2019 | |||
| Veteran Firearms Applications | Initial | Paper | 38 days | August 1, 2019 |
| Renewal | Paper | 30 days | August 8, 2019 |
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 |
