Security Guards

EMAIL bsis@dca.ca.gov for Security Guard licensing questions

Licensing Information

• How to Obtain a Security Guard License
• Apply Online for a Security Guard License
• Security Guard Application
• Live Scan
• Photo ID Card

Online Services for Security Guards

• Renew a Security Guard License
• Address Change
• Name Change
• Request a Duplicate/Replacement Security Guard Registration Card

Fee Schedule

• Click here to view the fee schedule

School Security Guard

• School Security Guard Frequently Asked Questions
• School Security Guard Training Syllabus

Laws & Regulations

• Private Security Services Act
• California Code of Regulations
• Proposed Regulations

Training Manuals

• Power to Arrest Training Manual
• Security Guard Training Syllabus

Firearms Permit Information

• Notification � Adding Calibers to an Existing Firearms Permit
• Certificate of Proficiency in Specified Caliber(s) and Request for Replacement Permit Form
• New Firearms Permit Applications
• Firearms Requirements
• Firearms Training Manual
• Initial Firearms Permit Application
• Renewal Firearms Permit Application
• Firearms Eligibility Application
• Firearms Requalification Training Requirement

Miscellaneous Topics

• Archive
• Complaints
• Information on Peace Officer Exemptions
• Report of Incident
• Subscription Services