Applying For A Victorian Police Security Licence
- Security Licensing requirements:
- be 18 years or over
- be a resident of Australia or be the holder of a current visa (a person must have current working rights when applying for a new licence/registration)
- undertake a National Police Check which requires the recording of your fingerprints (licence applicants only)
- provide certified copies of International Police Checks from any other country you have resided in for a period of more than 12 months over the previous 10 years since turning 16 years of age. International police checks will only be accepted from:
- the Embassy or Consulate General of the relevant country; or
- the relevant police agency of the relevant country; or
- the check provided to the Department of Home Affairs at the time of visa lodgement.
- not be a prohibited person
- be a fit and proper person – this includes not having any medical condition or history with police that would hinder your employment within the industry
- provide two written references outlining your suitability for employment within the private security industry
- provide 100 points of certified identification and any change of name documentation
Submitting an applicationAfter you have submitted your application online, a copy of the application will be emailed to the address you used to register for the Portal.
You will need to print the application and return with all supporting documents via post to:Licensing and Regulation Division GPO Box 2807, Melbourne, 3001.
You will need to print the application and return with all supporting documents via post to:Licensing and Regulation Division GPO Box 2807, Melbourne, 3001.