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If you need accommodation, please call (360) 664-6611 or TTY (360) 664-0116.  \n[dol.wa.gov](dol.wa.gov)  \nPage TABLE OF CONTENTS  \n\n| 3 | Security Guard Licensing Requirements |\n| --- | --- |\n| 4 | Searching the Internet for License Information |\n| 5 | Pre-assignment Training and\u003Cbr>Pre-assignment Testing |\n| 7 | Temporary Registration Cards |\n| 9 | Security Guard Application Process |\n| 10 | Fingerprint Requirements, Rejected Fingerprints and Chain of Custody |\n| 13 | Armed License Endorsement |\n| 14 | Criminal Justice Training Commission and\u003Cbr>Firearms Certification |\n| 15 | Summary of Hiring Procedures |\n| 16 | Post Assignment Training |\n| 19 | Certified Trainer Application Process and Responsibilities |\n| 22 | License Renewals |\n| 23 | Termination of Security Guard Employees and Transfer/Rehire |\n| 25 | Security Guard Company Principal and\u003Cbr>Change of Company Principal |\n| 26 | Branch Offices and\u003Cbr>Notification Requirements |\n| 27 | Criminal History |\n| 30 | Brief Adjudicative Proceeding |\n| Addendum | Security Guard Laws , Rules and Uniform Business and Professions Act |\n\nProduced By: Department of Licensing  \nPublic Protection Services Section  \nP.O. Box 9649  \nOlympia, WA 98507  \nTelephone: (360) 664-6611  \nFax: (360) 570-7888  \nWebsite: [www.dol.wa.gov/business/securityguards/](www.dol.wa.gov/business/securityguards/)  \nEmail: [security@dol.wa.gov](security@dol.wa.gov)  \nNote to the users of this desk manual.  \nThis purpose of this desk manual is to assist security business employers and their employees in understanding the Washington State security guard licensing requirements.  \nThe information in this desk manual provides a step-by-step process to assist you in hiring eligible security guard applicants and for submitting accurate applications. By using these processes you will learn how to obtain licenses efficiently and maintain compliance with the licensing regulations.  \nThis licensing instruction manual should be used in conjunction with the security guard laws and rules (RCW 18.170 , WAC 308-18 , and RCW 18.235) .  \nSecurity Guard Licensing Requirements  \nWho needs a security guard license in Washington State?  \nA person or an entity engaged in the business of providing the services of security guards must be licensed as a security guard company. And, individuals employed by a licensed security guard company to provide security.  \nApplicants must meet the following requirements to qualify for a security guard license.  \n1. To qualify, applicants for an unarmed security guard license must be at least  \n18 years of age and at least 21 years old for an armed security guard license.  \n2. Applicants must be U.S. residents, or a resident alien.  \n3. Applicants cannot have a disqualifying criminal conviction. See page 32 for more information about criminal history records.  \nIn our efforts to assist you, the Department of Licensing has made licensing records available to the public on the Internet. The information on this web site can help you save time and money.  \nWhy you should search the Internet to prescreen security guard applicants.  \n• Do you want to hire someone with dual licensure?  \n• Do you want to know if the person you are about to hire has already been denied their security guard license because of a criminal conviction?  \n• Do you want to make sure you are sending in the correct fee?  \nSearching the Internet for Licensing Information  \nThe link on the Department of Licensing website to search for records is titled Check Status of a Business or Professional License. This tool will show you the current status of a security guard application or license. You may access the website at:  \n[http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/checkstatus.html](http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/checkstatus.html)  \nTo find a license status, choose “Security Guards”","cbCaiuShQg9AGbCu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuShQg9AGbCu","pdf",641814,58,"English","# Security Guard Licensing Requirements\n## Who needs a security guard license in Washington State?\n## Searching the Internet for Licensing Information\n## Status types and definitions","[{\"question\":\"Who needs a security guard license in Washington State?\",\"answer\":\"A person or entity providing security guard services must be licensed as a security guard company, and individuals employed by a licensed security guard company must be licensed to provide security.\"},{\"question\":\"What eligibility requirements apply for unarmed and armed security guard licenses?\",\"answer\":\"Unarmed applicants must be at least 18 years old, and armed applicants must be at least 21. 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