VA DCJS -Unarmed Security Officer/Courier

According to the Code of Virginia § 9.1-138, an "'unarmed security officer/courier' means a natural person who performs the functions of observation, detection, reporting, or notification of appropriate authorities or designated agents regarding persons or property on the premises he is contracted to protect, and who does not carry or have access to a firearm in the performance of his duties."

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 - Unarmed Security Officer

Frequently Asked Questions - Unarmed Security Officer

What is an unarmed security officer?
A person who performs the function of observation, detection, reporting, or notification of appropriate authorities or designated agents regarding persons or property on the premises he is contracted to protect, and who does not carry or have access to a firearm in the performance of his duties.
What type of license/registration/certification must I have?
You must possess a valid registration in this category.
For information on how to apply, please see the "apply and renew" section.
View the Apply and Renew page for Unarmed Security Officer.
For information on how to renew, please see the "apply and renew" section.
View the Apply and Renew page for Unarmed Security Officer.
Do I have to have a registration before I can work?
No. An unarmed security officer can work for 90 consecutive days while completing the compulsory minimum training requirements, provided their fingerprints were submitted on or before their date of hire.
Do I have to be trained before I can work?
No. An unarmed security officer can work for 90 consecutive days while completing the compulsory minimum training requirements, provided their fingerprints were submitted on or before their date of hire.
What are the entry-level training requirements?
18 hours -- 01E security officer core subjects (18 hours)
What are the in-service training requirements?
4 hours -- 01I security officer core subjects (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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