Security Licence (Guard) - Employee

Security Licence (Guard) – Employee (Cat C, E & H)

You have chosen to apply for a Security Licence (Guard) – Employee (Cat C, E & H). This licence allows you to possess a weapon for performing security guard duties, while employed by a licensed security organisation. This licence does not authorise you to acquire firearms – you will need an approved permit to acquire, in order to acquire a weapon.

To support your application, you will need to provide:

  1. Proof of address (Queensland Drivers Licence, rates notice or electricity bill).
  2. Your statement of attainment issued within the last 12 months from a Registered Training Organisation, as proof of successful completion of the (CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations) consisting of the following units of competency:
    1. Manage conflict through negotiation
    2. Determine response to security risk situation
    3. Maintain security of environment
    4. Control security risk situations using firearms (this module must be completed for the specific categories of firearms sought; e.g. categories C, E or H, revolver and/or semi-automatic).
  3. A copy of the front and back of your current Security Provider’s Licence, endorsed with Cash in Transit and issued by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading. 
  4. Details of any medical condition endorsed on your Queensland Drivers Licence.

Once you are ready to commence your application please agree to the following statement by reading the important information below and selecting the check box.

Important information

To make sure that your application is assessed as quickly as possible it is important that the information you supply to us is correct and complete, and that your supporting documentation is uploaded to your application or forwarded to Weapons Licensing within 28 days from submitting the online application. You are strongly encouraged to contact your local club or dealer about assisting you to complete your licence application, and to ensure the required documentation is submitted. If your application does not meet our requirements it could be refused or there could be substantial delays while we seek further information from you.

If you need assistance at anytime to complete a question while you are applying, click on the HELP button at the bottom left of the online form or if you haven't used this service before you will find it helpful to read our FAQs, Hints and Tips and watch our Instructional Video.

Please be advised that this online service can only be used for the purpose of applying for a NEW licence. If you are an existing Weapons Licence holder you can use the online forms to apply for an additional type of Weapons Licence otherwise, if you want to renew your Weapons Licence please see the renewals section for information on how to do this.
I acknowledge I have read and fully understand the contents of this page and the requirements needed to apply for a weapons licence online.

Privacy Statement (Weapons Act)
The collection of this information is authorised by the Weapons Act 1990. The information will be used for the administration and enforcement of the Weapon Act 1990. The QPS may disclose some or all of this information to other State and Federal Government agencies as provided for by legislation or in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009.
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Last updated: 14/10/2021