VA DCJS -Alarm Respondent

According to the Code of Virginia § 9.1-138, an "'alarm respondent' means an individual who responds to the signal of an alarm for the purpose of detecting an intrusion of the home, business or property of the end user."

Forms
FAQs

Required Forms

PSS_RA - Initial Private Security Registration Application (.pdf, 2 pages)
- This form can be completed online using ROCS (Regulatory On-Line Credentialing System).
PSS_FP - Fingerprint Processing Application (.pdf, 2 pages)
- The form must be submitted if you have not submitted fingerprints to DCJS within the last ninety (90) days.
- List of acceptable documents to verify legal presence (.pdf, 1 page)
- This form can be completed online using ROCS (Regulatory On-Line Credentialing System).

Additional Forms

PSS_CHS - Criminal History Supplemental Form (.pdf, 1 page)
- The form must be submitted with the PSS_FP form if you have ever been convicted or found guilty of a felony or misdemeanor (not to include minor traffic violations) in Virginia or any other jurisdiction to include military court martial or currently under protective orders.
PSS_MP2 - Duplicate/Replacement Photo ID Form (.pdf, 1 page)
- This form can be completed online using ROCS (Regulatory On-Line Credentialing System).
PSS_RF - Firearms Endorsement (.pdf, 2 pages)
- Complete this form and the necessary training if you carry or have immediate access to a firearm in the performance of your duties.
- This form can be completed online using ROCS (Regulatory On-Line Credentialing System).
PSS_WA - Partial Training Exemption Application - Entry Level (.pdf, 3 pages)
- You may be eligible to waive a portion of your entry-level training if you have completed certain private security services training or if you are a qualified law enforcement officer as defined by the Code of Virginia §9.1-101. Please see the form for more details.

VA DCJS -Frequently Asked Questions - Alarm Respondent

Frequently Asked Questions - Alarm Respondent

What is an alarm respondent?
A natural person who responds to the signal of an alarm for the purpose of detecting an intrusion of the home, business, or property of the end user.
What type of license/registration/certification must I have?
You must possess a valid registration in this category and a firearms endorsement if you are to be armed.
For information on how to apply, please see the "apply and renew" section.
View the Apply and Renew page for Alarm Respondents.
For information on how to renew, please see the "apply and renew" section.
View the Apply and Renew page for Alarm Respondents.
Do I have to have a registration before I can work?
No. If you are unarmed, you can work for 90 consecutive days while completing the compulsory minimum training requirements, provided your fingerprints were submitted on or before your date of hire.
Do I have to be trained before I can work?
No. If you are unarmed, you can work for 90 consecutive days while completing the compulsory minimum training requirements, provided your fingerprints were submitted on or before your date of hire.
What are the requirements for entry-level training?
01E security officer core subjects - 18 hours
What are the requirements for in-service training?
01I security officer in-service - 4 hours

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Department of Criminal Justice Services
1100 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804.786-4000
WAI Level A Compliant

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