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A security adviser gives advice about security equipment, methods or principles.
Architects and registered professional engineers do not have to be licensed if their advice is given in the course of providing professional services.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a security adviser licence, you must:
- be 18 years or older
- have no recorded conviction of a disqualifying offence within the previous 10 years, or an unrecorded finding of guilt of a disqualifying offence in the previous five years
- not be considered a risk to public safety.
Training requirements
Currently security advisers do not have any training requirements.
However, we are consulting the industry to determine whether the electronic security sector needs any training.
Apply for a security adviser licence
To apply:
- meet the eligibility criteria
- complete the Security Providers Form 1-2 - Application for a security provider licence individual: class 2 (PDF, 497 KB)
- provide originals or certified copies of your birth certificate, birth extract, passport, Australian citizenship certificate or drivers licence (see below for advice on getting certified copies)
- pay the appropriate licence fee
- pay the criminal history check fee
- lodge the application (see the application form for lodgement details).
Criminal history checks
Applicants must undergo a criminal history check to confirm their suitability.
The criminal history check costs $35.50 (which includes $1.13 GST) for each person who appears on the application form. The fee applies to all applications and renewal notices.
Processing time
Processing time is 4-6 weeks. However, it can take longer if we need to contact you for missing information or fees.
The processing time may be up to six weeks because the criminal history check process, handled by Queensland Police, is thorough and time consuming.
Making the process quicker
Send certified documents
Take the original document and a copy to a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declarations, solicitor, barrister or a Notary Public. They will stamp and/or sign the copy and write ‘This is a true copy of the original document’.
The Department of Justice and Attorney-General has a list of JPs in your area. Otherwise, contact your local post office, courthouse, bank, shopping centre manager or pharmacy.
We will send your original documents to you after we assess your application. Please note that a photocopy is not a certified document.
Pay all criminal history check fees
Remember to pay a separate fee for yourself and each person on the application form.
Refunds for unsuccessful applications
If your application is unsuccessful or it is withdrawn, you will receive a partial refund. Your application fee is non-refundable, but we will refund your licence fee and any unused criminal history check fees.
Last reviewed 14/09/2009 |
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