License: Unarmed Security Officer

Department of Criminal Justice Services

P. O. Box 10110

Richmond, VA 23240-9998

(804) 786-4700

Initial registration application. A. Individuals required to be registered, pursuant to _x0015_ 9.1-139 C of the Code of Virginia, in the categories of armored car personnel, courier, unarmed security officer, armed security officer, security canine handler, private investigator, personal protection specialist, alarm respondent, central station dispatcher, electronic security sales representative, electronic security technician, or electronic security technician's assistant shall meet all registration requirements in this section. Prior to the issuance of a registration, the applicant shall meet or exceed the requirements of registration and application submittal to the department as set forth in this section. Individuals who carry or have access to a firearm while on duty must have a valid registration with a firearm endorsement. If carrying a handgun concealed, the individual must also have a valid concealed handgun permit, and the written permission of his employer pursuant to _x0015_18.2-308 of the Code of Virginia. B. Each person applying for registration shall meet the minimum requirements for eligibility as follows: 1. Be a minimum of 18 years of age; and 2. Successfully complete all initial training requirements for each registration category, including firearms endorsement if applicable, requested pursuant to the compulsory minimum training standards in Part V (6 VAC 20- 171-350) of this chapter. 3. Be a United States citizen or legal resident alien of the United States. C. Each person applying for registration shall file with the department: 1. A properly completed application provided by the department; 2. On the application, his mailing address; 3. Fingerprint cards pursuant to 6 VAC 20-171-30; and 4. The applicable, nonrefundable application fee. D. Each person seeking or required to seek registration as unarmed security officer, alarm respondent, central station dispatcher, electronic security sales representative, electronic security technician, or electronic security technician's assistant may be employed for a period not to exceed 90 consecutive days in any categories listed above while completing the compulsory minimum training standards, provided: 1. Fingerprint cards have been submitted pursuant to 6 VAC 20-171-30; and 2. The individual is not employed in excess of 120 days without having been issued a registration from the department. 3. The individual did not fail to timely complete the required training with previous employer(s). E. Upon completion of the initial registration application requirements, the department may issue an initial registration letter for a period not to exceed 24 months. This registration letter shall be submitted by the applicant to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles or other specified entity for a state issued photo identification card. F. The department may issue a letter of temporary registration for not more than 120 days while awaiting the results of the state and national fingerprint search, provided the applicant has met the necessary conditions and requirements. G. Each registration shall be issued to the individual named on the application and shall be valid only for use by that individual. No registration shall be assigned or otherwise transferred to another individual. H. Each registered individual shall comply with all applicable administrative requirements and standards of conduct and shall not engage in any acts prohibited by applicable sections of the Code of Virginia and this chapter.