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Anyone working in the security industry in Queensland must register with us. If you are unsure whether you need a licence, please contact us.

You may need an individual licence and/or a corporate licence.

Individual - Class 1

Bodyguard - providing close personal protection services.
Private investigator - obtaining and providing information about another person without their consent, such as surveillance work or investigating the disappearance of a missing person.
Crowd controller - maintaining order in and around a public place such as a hotel or sporting event.
Cash transit security officer - carrying cash or other valuables.
Unarmed security officer - guarding, patroling or watching another person’s property, without a guard dog or weapon.
Monitoring security officer - monitoring property using an electronic monitoring devices such as a visual recording system, a radio or remote alarm system.
Dog patrol security officer - guarding, patroling or watching another person’s property, with a guard dog.

Individual - Class 2

Security adviser - providing advice about security equipment, methods or principles.
Security equipment installer - installing, repairing, servicing or maintaining security equipment.

Firm

Security firm - people, partnerships or corporations engaging security providers.

Last reviewed 14/09/2009

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