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For information on obtaining a Security Guard, Private Investigator, or Agency license, or to change your address, replace a card, find a form, etc., click on one of the categories to the left. Other information may be found by scrolling down.

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ARMED AGENCIES PLEASE TAKE NOTE

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009

 

  NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING TO AN ARMED REGISTRATION

 

REVISED FORM FOR SECURITY GUARD/PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EMPLOYEE REGISTRATIONS

 

START USING THE NEW FORM NOW!

 


 

Things You Should Know

Before Hiring a Private Investigative Agency

 

Things You Should Know

Before Hiring a Security Guard Agency

 


Complaint Form

Complaints against security guards, private investigators or their agencies must be submitted in writing. Please use this form to file a complaint. The complaint form needs to be printed, filled out and faxed or mailed to the Licensing Unit.

 


 

2009 Open Forums

 

Scheduled dates are pending.

 


Firearms Safety Instructor for Security Guards Training Materials

 SG Firearms Instructor Application

 SG Firearms Instructor Qualifications and Instructions

 Revised Lesson Plans for Security Guard and Firearms Training


Licensing Unit Fingerprint Classes For Agencies


Arizona Administrative Rules and Statutes

Security Guards

Private Investigators

ARS Statutes Governing Private Investigators and Security Guards  (Chapters 24 and 26 of Title 32)


Private Investigator and Security Guard Hearing Board


The DPS Licensing Unit is located at 2102 West Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ (south entrance of the DPS Headquarters building).

Hours of operation: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday (closed holidays)

Map

Phone (602) 223-2361

Fax (602) 223-2938


Overview

The Licensing Unit operates under authority of the State of Arizona Security Guards law, Arizona Revised Statute 32-2601 through 32-2642 and Private Investigators law, Arizona Revised Statute 32-2401 through 32-2461 and Arizona Administrative Rules Title 13, Chapters 2 and 6.

The Licensing Unit regulates security guards, security agencies, private investigators and private investigative agencies. Additionally, the unit accepts complaints from the public and enforces statutory laws and administrative rules pertaining to those entities.



 

Arizona Department of Public Safety

Licensing Unit
P.O. Box 6328, MD 1160

Phoenix, Arizona 85005


Metro Phoenix: (602) 223-2361
Fax: (602) 223-2938

 

 

Licensing Unit Site created November 18, 2005
For inquiries or comments about this site, e-mail us:
licensing@azdps.gov

 
 
  News & Information

06-30-09: *New* Procedure for armed upgrade changed and Security guard/Private Investigator/Associate application has been revised.

06-16-09: *New* Two new Private investigator & Security Guard Hearing Board members chosen.

04-16-09: Hearing Board application deadline has passed. Applications are being reviewed.

03-05-09: Hearing Board Vacancy. Resumes due by 04/15/09

07-23-08: Revised the checklists for security guard and private investigative agencies.

07-07-08: Revised the unarmed training program for security guard agencies.

06-11-08: Added New links to the welcome page and training instructor page.

05-29-08: Added welcome banner, redesigned graphics, and added screen tips and new links.

04-29-08: Revised the card replacement form.

03-28-08: Added interactive map links to Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson Spring 2008 Open Forums.

03-27-08: Added checklists for Renewing a Security Guard or Private Investigator agency to the forms page. 

03-27-08: Added Firearms-Safety Training record form to Revised Lesson Plans for Security Guard Training page.

03-27-08: Revised the link to our office location to an interactive map.

03-18-08:  Updated the checklist for starting a new Security Guard or Private Investigator agency on the forms page.

02-04-08: Super Bowl frequently asked questions moved to archives.

01-30-08: License status button created.

01-16-08: Super Bowl frequently asked questions link added.

01-15-08: Open Forums scheduled for Spring 2008, in Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tucson.

 

 

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