Security Licence (Guard) – Business

Applying for security licences

The following is further information about applying for this specific licence type in addition to what is provided in “Obtaining a new licence”.

It is important you refer to both the general steps in applying for a licence and the further information provided here.

This will ensure all necessary information is provided in your application.

Security Licence (Guard) – Business (category H only)

This licence relates to a person who is seeking to protect their own property and not provide any security services to others.

To apply for a security guard business licence you will need to complete Form 1 – Application for a licence and lodge at your local Queensland Police Station with required documentation and prescribed fees.

You must provide:

• Form 1 ‘Annexure – Occupational – Security’
• A “Statement of Attainment” as proof of your successful completion of the approved training course for security licence (guard) [Safety Course & Training], issued within the last twelve months detailing the date the certificate was awarded, the categories of weapons in which you have been deemed competent, and the name of the registered training provider.
• A copy of the registered business or company name providing details of the type of enterprise (eg. sole proprietor or partnership, etc), including the extract detailing the office holders of the business/company.
• Advice as to the risks you have identified and what action has been taken to reduce these risks.
• Advice as to incidents you have been involved with either directly or indirectly.
• An outline any other alternative measures that may be available other than the issue of a licence of this type.
• Details addressing why your need to possess a weapon is greater than the need to ensure public safety.
• Details of how the carriage of a loaded weapon in public will reduce the risk to the community and yourself.
• Details of current security measures relevant to the protection of the valuables. This may include security at a place (eg. residence) or during transport.
• Details of the security organisation currently protecting the valuables.
• Advice as to the banking facilities used and the frequency of this banking.
• Advice as to why alternate security or business practices cannot be utilised.
• Details of any special circumstances that support the application for this licence (eg. isolation, disability).
• Verification of the property/valuables being protected. Evidence may include:

- Copies of bank statements;
- Copies of invoices / receipts relating to the sale or purchase of property/stock which is being protected; and
- Other documents confirming the said property (eg. asset statements).

• A description of the business activities where the weapon is required. This should include the following details:

- When the weapon will be in possession;
- Where the weapon will be in possession; and
- How often the weapon will be in possession.

• A description of the facilities in place for the storage of weapons, including details of the safe/vault location, construction and weight.

Form 1 - Application for a Licence ( 553KB) 

Form 1 - Annexure - Occupational - Security ( 272KB) 

Note - This licence does not permit the licensee to engage in security services for other persons