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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.

Check License Status


Fall 2008 - Open Forum Schedule

ê Click on any location below for map and directions ê


Armed Training Verification Due for 2008


 

Things You Should Know

Before Hiring a Private Investigative Agency

 

Things You Should Know

Before Hiring a Security Guard Agency

*New* 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 new complaint form is an Adobe Acrobat file that may be filled out and submitted online or printed, filled out and faxed or mailed to the Licensing Unit.

 


Firearms Safety Instructor for Security Guards Training Materials

 *New* 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)


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

11-05-08: *NEW* Phoenix open forum scheduled for December 3, 2008 and Flagstaff open forum scheduled for November 19, 2008.

10-30-08: *NEW* Tucson open forum scheduled for November 18, 2008.

10-01-08: *NEW* Link to page regarding Armed Training Verification Due in 2008.

09-30-08: Training Program for Security Guard Agencies revised.

07-23-08: Checklists for security guard and private investigative agencies.

07-07-08: Unarmed training program for security guard agencies revised.

 

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: Card replacement form revised.

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: The link to our office location has been changed to an interactive map.

03-18-08: Checklist for starting a new Security Guard or Private Investigator agency has been revised on the forms page.

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

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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