Apply for an unarmed security officer licence

You can't apply for an unarmed security officer licence if you've been convicted of a disqualifying offence in the past 10 years and the conviction was recorded.

You also need to tell us if you've been found guilty of a disqualifying offence in the past 5 years, where a conviction was not recorded. We may ask you for more information so we can assess if you're suitable to hold a licence.

These are the fees for an unarmed security provider licence.

A mandatory criminal history check must be completed on all applications if the Office of Fair Trading hasn't arranged one within the last 6 months. Fee: $47.10 per person.

A mandatory fingerprinting fee is payable when submitting your original application. Fee: $109.60 per person.

Single function (restricted) – Class 1

• $206.80 for 6 months

Single function (unrestricted) – Class 1

• $363.90 for 1 year
• $720.30 for 3 years

Multiple function (restricted) – Class 1

• $249.60 for 6 months

Multiple function (unrestricted) – Class 1

• $449.30 for 1 year
• $905.60 for 3 years

Change or remove conditions

• $94.10

Request a licence extract

• $22.10

More information

• Download a copy of the regulated fees.

When you lodge your application, you need to attach 100 points of certified identification (ID)—the points are explained on the application form.

Please don't post originals.

You'll need to have the following police checks to confirm your suitability to hold an unarmed security officer licence.

Fingerprinting

You'll need to have your fingerprints taken if you haven't done this in Queensland before for security licensing purposes or haven't held a security licence within the past 3 months—we'll let you know how to go about this. This still applies even if you have provided fingerprints in another state or territory.

Your fingerprints will be matched with the 100 points of identity from your application.

You'll get a confirmation letter explaining the fingerprinting process and what you need to do.

If you refuse to give your fingerprints, you won't be issued a security licence and the application will be withdrawn.

Criminal history check

We'll submit your application to the Queensland Police Service for a criminal history check. This check may take some time. If you were born in New Zealand or have a New Zealand passport, contact the New Zealand Ministry of Justice for a copy of your criminal history or a letter showing you have no criminal history in New Zealand.

Please note this information about New Zealand criminal history checks:

• It takes 20 working days to process a request.
• The check is free.
• We can only accept original documents that are dated within 1 month of the date you send them to us.

To upgrade your current licence, complete the Application for a security provider licence Individual—Class 1 and attach your supporting documentation—select the 'Upgrade Application' checkbox.

You can lodge your application:

• by post
  • Office of Fair Trading
    GPO Box 3111
    BRISBANE  QLD  4001
• by visiting an Office of Fair Trading counter.

Information about the supporting documents you need to include is included on this page and on the application form.

The fee for adding an unarmed security officer function to your class 1 security licence is $91.20.

If you withdraw your application, this fee is not refundable.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to a partial refund if you withdraw your application or we refuse it.

If the fingerprinting or criminal history checks haven't started, you may also get a refund of those fees.

You can apply for a security provider (unarmed security officer) licence:

• by post
  • Office of Fair Trading
    GPO Box 3111
    BRISBANE  QLD  4001
• by visiting an Office of Fair Trading counter.

Complete the Application for a security provider licence Individual—Class 1 and attach your supporting documentation.

You can find more information about the supporting documents you need to include on this page and on the application form.