Private Security Agency Licensing

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General Information and Application Requirements

If you have the information concerning unlicensed security guards, agencies or rumors of irregularities, please inform us. All information will be kept strictly confidential. PRIVATE SECURITY LICENSING HOTLINE Dial (632) 722-2939 Civil Security Group - (SAGSD) Email Us : sagsd@pnp.gov.ph

Updates are based on information submitted by Civil Security Group - Security Agencies and Guards Supervision Division (SAGSD)

ADVISORY TO THE PUBLIC
List of Private Security Agencies /Company with expired License to Operate (LTO) Jan-Jul 2007 (excel format)

 

For License To Operate (LTO) A Private Security Agency/Company Guard Force

  • Application Form (SAGSD Form 02-04)
  • Registration with DTI/SEC
  • Bio-data/Info Sheet of Directors/Partners
  • Bio-data/Info Sheet of Agency Officers/Company Security Force Officers
  • Endorsement from RD/ARDO (for provincial applicants only)
  • College Diploma or Retirement Order (xerox only)
  • List of Prospective Clients
  • Project Feasibility Study
  • Letter Request for Authority to Purchase FAs from Authorized Gun Dealers/Store

RECEIPTS:

  • National License Fee (P2,500.00 per year)
  • Registration Fee (P50.00 per guard)
  • Surety Bond (Rule IV Sec 11)
  • PADPAO Membership Fee

CERTIFICATES:

  • VAT Registration Certificate
  • Bank Certificate (Minimum of P500,000.00)
  • Certificate from RD/Provincial Director that there is a demand for security services or a need for CSF (Company Security Force)
  • Certificate attesting attendance in a PSA operators seminar

AFFIDAVITS:

  • Affidavit that the agency applying has a furnished office and PNP approved FAs vault
  • Affidavit that PSA will have at least 200 guards posted within 1 year after the date of approval of Temp LTO
  • Affidavit that PSA will procure at least 30 pcs of assorted low-powered FAs within 90 days upon approval of Temporary LTO

CLEARANCES:

  • PNP / DI
  • NBI
  • NP
  • Drug Test Result

For Private Security Officer License

BASIC QUALIFICATION

  1. Filipino citizen
  2. High school graduate
  3. Physically and mentally fit
  4. At least eighteen (18) years of age but not more than fifty (50) years old
  5. Has undergone pre-licensing training course

APPLICATION DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Duly accomplished SAGSD Application Form with 2x2 ID picture (PNP SF01-2000)
  2. SSS Number - Applicants with no SSS Number shall fill-up SSS Personal Record Form (E-1) and file the  same at any SSS Branch for issuance of SSS Number
  3. Duly accomplished SSS Social Security ID Application Form (E-6)
  4. Birth Certificate
  5. High School Diploma
  6. Training - Any of the following:
    • Pre-licensing Training Certificate (Authenticated by C, Records Branch)
    • Basic ROTC/CMT Certificate
    • Retirement Order - for retired PNP/AFP Personnel
    • Discharged Order - for former PNP/AFP personnel honorably discharged from the Service
  1. Clearances:
    • Neuro-Psychiatric Clearance (validated by PNP Health Service)
    • Drug Test Clearance
    • NBI Clearance
    • PNP DI Clearance
    • Court Clearance

For Private Security Guards License

BASIC QUALIFICATION

  1. Filipino citizen
  2. High school graduate
  3. Physically and mentally fit
  4. At least eighteen (18) years of age but not more than fifty (50) years old
  5. Has undergone pre-licensing training course

APPLICATION DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Duly accomplished SAGSD Application Form with 2x2 ID picture (PNP SF01-2000)
  2. SSS Number - Applicants with no SSS Number shall fill-up SSS Personal Record Form (E-1) and file the  same at any SSS Branch for issuance of SSS Number
  3. Duly accomplished SSS Social Security ID Application Form (E-6)
  4. Birth Certificate
  5. High School Diploma
  6. Training - Any of the following:
    • Pre-licensing Training Certificate (Authenticated by C, Records Branch)
    • Basic ROTC/CMT Certificate
    • Retirement Order - for retired PNP/AFP Personnel
    • Discharged Order - for former PNP/AFP personnel honorably discharged from the Service
  1. Clearances:
    • Neuro-Psychiatric Clearance (validated by PNP Health Service)
    • Drug Test Clearance
    • NBI Clearance
    • PNP DI Clearance
    • Court Clearance
    • Barangay Clearance
  1. Security Guard Badge  

For Accreditation As Training Consultant / Director

  1. Basic Letter Request addressed to C, SAGSD,(Attn: C, Training & Education Branch)
  2. Transcript of Records
  3. Diploma (College, Post Grad Studies)
  4. Appointment Order from Private Security Agency/Training School
  5. Must be a Certified Security Professional (CSP) or Holder of Masters Degree (either Criminology, Public Admin., MNSA., Industrial Security Admin or Law)
  6. Must have at least ten (10) years experience in the Operations and Management of Security Business.
  7. Clearances
    • Drug Test
    • NP Clearance
    • PNP/Dl Clearance
    • Court Clearance
    • NBI Clearance
  8. Resume with 2 pcs 2x2 picture (colored)

Note: Non-NCR Applicants' request must be endorsed by ROPD.

For Private Detectives License

BASIC QUALIFICATION

  1. Filipino citizen
  2. High school graduate
  3. Physically and mentally fit
  4. At least eighteen (18) years of age but not more than fifty (50) years old
  5. Has undergone pre-licensing training course
  6. Must possess one of the following qualifications:
    • Holder of a baccalaureate degree or Bachelor of Laws
    • Holder of a degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology
    • Graduate of a Criminal Investigation Course offered by the then Philippine Constabulary/ Integrated National Police or the Philippine National Police or the National Bureau of Investigation or any police training school or detective training with authorized/ recognized  training center for security guard.
    • Advance ROTC/CMT graduate.

APPLICATION / DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Duly accomplished SAGSD Application Form with 2x2 ID picture (PNP SF01-2000)
  2. SSS Number - Applicants with no SSS Number shall fill-up SSS Personal Record Form (E-1) and file the same at any SSS Branch for issuance of SSS Number
  3. Duly accomplished SSS Social Security ID Application Form (E-6)
  4. Birth Certificate
  5. College Diploma/ Transcript of Records
  6. Training - Any of the following:
    • Advance ROTC/CMT Certificate
    • Retirement Order for retired PNP/AFP Personnel
    • Criminal Investigation Course Certificate
  1. Clearances:
    • Neuro-Psychiatric Clearance (validated by PNP Health Service)
    • Drug Test Clearance
    • NBI Clearance
    • PNP DI Clearance
    • Court Clearance
    • Barangay Clearance
  1. Private Detective Badge

For Private Security Consultant License

BASIC QUALIFICATION

  1. Filipino citizen
  2. Holder of a Baccalaureate Degree
  3. Physically and mentally fit
  4. Has graduated from a Security Officer Training Course
  5. Retired personnel of the PNP or AFPI
  6. Must possess one of the following qualifications:
    • Holder of Masters degree in either Criminology, Public Administration, MNSA, Industrial Security Administration or Law
    • Must have at least ten (10) years experience in the operation and management of security business.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

  1. Duly accomplished SAGSD Application Form with 2x2 ID picture (PNP SF01-2000)
  2. SSS Number - Applicants with no SSS Number shall fill-up SSS Personal Record Form (E-1) and file the same at any SSS Branch for issuance of SSS Number
  3. Duly accomplished SSS Social Security ID Application Form (E-6)
  4. Birth Certificate
  5. College Diploma/ Transcript of Records
  6. Retirement Order (for retired PNP or AFP personnel)
  7. Masters Degree in Criminology, Public Administration, MNSA, Industrial Security Administration or Law.
  8. Security Officer Training Certificate (Authenticated by C, Records Branch)
  9. Clearances:
    • Neuro-Psychiatric Clearance (validated by PNP Health Service)
    • Drug Test Clearance
    • NBI Clearance
    • PNP DI Clearance
    • Court Clearance
    • Barangay Clearance
  1. Security Officer Badge

For Renewal Of License To Operate A Private Security Agency / Company Guard Force

  • Notarized disposition of Guards and Firearms
  • List of Licensed Firearms
  • Alphabetical Listing of Guards by Birthmonth
  • Neuro-Psychiatric Clearance of Licensee
  • DI/PNP Clearance of Licensee
  • Receipt of National Licensee Fee (P2,500.00)
  • Receipt of PNP Registration Fee (P50.00 per guard)
  • Receipt of VAT payments
  • Copy of official receipt of Agency’s / Company’s Firearms Licensee Fee (Authenticated by FED)
  • Surety Bond
    • Agency with 200-499 guards P100,000.00
    • Agency with 500-799 guards 150,000.00
    • Agency with 800-1000 guards 200,000.00
  • SSS Clearance (Paid up premium until 31 December of the previous year)
  • BIR Clearance
  • DOLE Clearance
  • Official Receipt of PADPAO Membership Fee
  • Mayor’s Permit (where main office is located)
  • License to Operate
  • Certification RE FA Licenses, OR of Firearm Licenses

NOTE: Prepare two folders (original and xerox copies)

For Security Training Officer / Instructor License

1. Basic Letter Request addressed to C, SAGSD (Attn: C, Training & Education Branch)
2. Transcript of Records.
3. Diploma (College, Post Grad Studies)
4. Certificate on Security Trainor's Course
5. Clearances

  • Drug Test
  • NP Clearance
  • PNP/Dl Clearance
  • NBI Clearance
  • Court Clearance

6. Resume with 2 pcs 2x2 picture (colored)

For Accreditation As Private Security Training School / Center

  • Basic Letter Request addressed to C, SAGSD (Attn: C, Training & Education Branch)
  • Permit to Operate issued by DECS/TESDA (Authenticated xerox copy)
  • Faculty Members/Staff together with their respective Resume, Transcript of Records & Agreement to serve the school.
  • Photocopy of School buildings
  • Floor plans showing allocation of classrooms & other quarters for instructional purposes for existing and new programs (Library and Physical Fitness Facilities)
  • Financial Statement certified by a CPA showing annual and itemized expenditure for existing programs
  • SEC Certificate of Incorporation
  • Bio-data of Training Director/Officer/Instructor
  • Courses Offered/Course Syllabi
  • Training Cost per Program and Breakdown of Annual Operational Budget.
  • Project Feasibility Study
  • Mayor's Permit
  • List of Physical/Instructional Facility
  • Training Accomplishment (for renewal only)

In case of Non-NCR Applicants, requests must be coursed through ROPD for subsequent endorsement to SAGSD.