Quick Guide to Security Licensing in Western Australia
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Security Licences in Western Australia
Agent Licence
It is a requirement in Western Australia that all businesses offering security services must hold an Agent Licence relevant to their field of expertise. The types of Agent Licences are as follows:
- Security Agent Licence - permits the activities of security officers, consultants and installers
- Crowd Control Agent Licence - authorises crowd control duties
- Inquiry Agent Licence - allows the performance of investigation services
Agent Licence holders are not permitted to perform the tasks of the other licence classes unless they also hold the appropriate non-agent licence. A self-employed alarm installer, for example, is required to hold
both an
Agent and
Non-Agent licence.
Non-Agent Licence
Employees who perform security services are required to hold the appropriate Non-Agent Licence. Non-Agent Licences include:
- Security Officer Licence - guarding and protecting property
- Security Consultant Licence - investigate and advise on matters relating to the watching
- Crowd Controller Licence - monitoring or controlling the behaviour of persons, screen persons for entry or remove people from premises. Required for licensed premises, places of entertainment and public or private events and functions
- Investigator Licence - to investigate the conduct of individuals or corporations or the character of individuals, perform surveillance work or investigate missing persons
- Security Installer Licence - installation of security equipment
Non-Agent Licence Classes
Under Regulations, the
Security Consultant Licence is divided into 4 classes:
Class 1: Safes, vaults and locks
Class 2: Security alarms, CCTV for security purposes, equipment & devices
Class 3: Security doors
Class 4: Watching, guarding or protecting of property
Under Regulations, the
Security Installer Licence is divided into 4 classes:
Class 1: Install, maintain and repair safes, vaults and locks
Class 2: Install, maintain and repair security alarms, CCTV for security purposes, equipment & devices
Class 3: Install, maintain and repair security doors
Class 4: Install locks
Training Licence
In Western Australia, applicants must complete an approved training course authorised by an approved training provider in order to apply for one of the following licences:
- Security Officer
- Security Officer - Cash in Transit
- Security Officer - Guarding with a Dog
- Security Bodyguard
- Crowd Controller
- Investigator
- Security Installer and Consultant Class 2
- Security Consultant Class 4
Cost of Security Licences
An Agent Licence costs $1,141 for a single year or less, and $1,150 for 3 years. A Non-Agent Licence, on the other hand, costs $315 for a year or less, and $323 for a 3 year term. With each application, an individual must provide an original or certified copy of a fingerprint-verified Police Certificate. This carries an additional fee of $98.
Note: Information presented general in nature. RhinoCo recommends you seek advice from the authoritative sources mentioned above when considering security licensing.
