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Proprietary Private Security Employer (PSE)
License Description A Proprietary Private Security Employer (PSE) is a person who employs one or more unarmed individuals that wear a distinctive uniform, interact with the public, and provide security services only for that employer. Please note that a PSE may not subcontract their security services. Requirements: A PSE who wishes to be granted approval by the Bureau to administer the required PSO training is required to submit a written request to the Bureau Chief or Deputy Chief. Once the Bureau has reviewed and verified the information provided by the requestor an approval will be granted and the requestor will receive an authorization letter with training material. A PSO must obtain the required training in security officer skills within six months from the date upon which the registration is issued, or within six months of his or her employment with a PSE. A PSE shall provide at least 2 hours of continuing education as detailed in the training syllabus for PSOs each year. The PSE may administer the continuing education training if the Bureau has granted authorization to the PSE to provide the training; however, the PSE may also send their PSOs to an approved provider for the continuing education should the PSE decide not to provide PSO training. A PSE must maintain at the principal place of business records verifying completion of the required courses for a period of not less than two years. Initial Application Fee: $350 Renewal Application Fee: $350 Delinquent Renewal ($350 renewal fee + $150 delinquency fee) - $500 The initial license is valid for 2 years. Each renewal cycle extends the registration for an additional 2 years. Average time to process an application is 60 days. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 11.4
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
PO Box 989002
West Sacramento, CA 95798
(916) 322 4000
bsis@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 05/22/2024

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