Alert-Businesses who employ their own security

Food & Beverage Association Members and Associates,

Senate Bill SB 741 requires those businesses that employ their own security to be licensed by BSIS to the state of California by January 1, 2011

Please see the Q & A listed below

Stephen A Zolezzi

Executive VP, CEO

Food & Beverage Association San Diego County

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor

BUREAU OF SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES Post Office Box 980550

West Sacramento, CA 95798-0550 FAX (916) 575-7289 www.dca.ca.gov/bsis

Senate Bill (SB) 741: Proprietary Private Security Employer (PSE) Registration Requirements

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Q: Who needs a PSE license?

A: Any person who has one or more employees who provide security services for the employer and only for the employer.

2. Q: How do I apply to register as a PSE?

A: Submit a PSE application to the Bureau along with a $75 application fee.

3. Q: When do I have to comply with this law?

A: A PSE must register with the Bureau as of January 1, 2011.

4. Q: What is the length of term for a PSE registration?

A: A PSE registration is valid for two years from the date of issuance.

5. Q: As a PSE how do I get authorized to provide Proprietary Private Security Officer (PSO) training?

A: The requestor would submit a letter to the Bureau’s Chief/Deputy Chief for review. A Bureau representative would then conduct a phone interview to verify the validity of the request and any further information requested by the Chief/Deputy Chief. Upon approval an authorization letter and training material would then be mailed to the approved requestor.

6. Q: Once authorized to provide PSO training am I required to provide the PSO with a certificate upon completion of the training?

A: Yes, a PSE who administers a course of training shall issue a certificate to a proprietary private security officer for the completion of training in security officer skills. Each proprietary private security officer is required to complete 16 hours of training and 2 hours of continuing education annually.

7. Q: How long does the authorization process take?

A: Average processing time is approximately 10 – 14 days. However, more time may be required if more information is needed by the Bureau prior to the approval for administering PSO training.

8. Q: What are the training requirements for a PSO?

A: Please click on the following link to view the Skills Training Course for a PSO.

http://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/train_syllabus.pdf

9. Q: Where can I obtain a PSE Application?

A: The application can be downloaded from the Bureau’s website, http://www.bsis.ca.gov/, or it can be mailed to you by calling (800)952-5210 or (916)322-4000