Apply for an unarmed security officer licence

To work as an unarmed security officer in Queensland you need a Queensland security provider class 1 licence.

To get an unarmed security officer licence you need to:

• be 18 or older and have proof of your identity
• have your fingerprints taken by the police
• pass a criminal history check
• complete the required training course.

You can work as an unarmed security officer while training by applying for a restricted licence, as long as a fully licensed provider supervises you. To apply, select the restricted licence checkbox on the form.

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Apply now for an unarmed security officer licence—select Liquor, Gaming and Fair Trading Individual New Application.

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