Part IV. Application Procedures and Requirements
6VAC20-174-40. Initial registration application.
A. Individuals required to be registered, pursuant to § 9.1-139 C of the Code of Virginia, in the categories of armored car personnel, courier, unarmed security officer, armed security officer, security canine handler, explosives detector canine handler, narcotics detector canine handler, private investigator, personal protection specialist, alarm respondent, locksmith, central station dispatcher, electronic security sales representative, electronic security technician, or electronic security technician's assistant shall meet all registration requirements in this section. Prior to the issuance of a registration, the applicant shall meet or exceed the requirements of registration and application submittal to the department as set forth in this section. Individuals who carry or have access to a firearm while on duty must have a valid registration with a firearm endorsement pursuant to this chapter. If carrying a handgun concealed, the individual must also have (i) a valid concealed handgun permit pursuant to Article 6.1 (§ 18.2-307.1 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia and (ii) the written permission of his employer.
B. Each person applying for registration shall meet the following minimum requirements for eligibility:
1. Be a minimum of 18 years of age;
2. Successfully complete all initial training requirements for each registration category requested, including firearms endorsement if applicable, pursuant to the compulsory minimum training standards as set forth in this chapter; and
3. Be a United States citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
C. Each person applying for registration shall file with the department:
1. A properly completed application provided by the department;
2. On the application, his mailing address;
3. Fingerprint card; and
4. The applicable, nonrefundable application fee.
D. Each person seeking or required to seek registration as an unarmed security officer, an alarm respondent, a locksmith, a central station dispatcher, an electronic security sales representative, an electronic security technician, or an electronic security technician's assistant may be employed for a period not to exceed 90 consecutive days in any categories listed in this subsection while completing the compulsory minimum training standards, provided:
1. Fingerprints have been submitted;
2. The individual is not employed in excess of 120 days without having been issued a registration from the department; and
3. The individual did not fail to timely complete the required training with a previous employer.
E. Upon completion of the initial registration application requirements, the department may issue an initial registration for a period not to exceed 24 months.
F. The department may issue a letter of temporary registration valid for not more than 120 days while awaiting the results of the state and national fingerprint search, provided the applicant has met the necessary conditions and requirements.
G. Each registration shall be issued to the individual named on the application and shall be valid only for use by that individual. No registration shall be assigned or otherwise transferred to another individual.
H. Each registrant shall comply with all applicable administrative requirements and standards of conduct and shall not engage in any acts prohibited by applicable sections of the Code of Virginia and this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. September 9, 2015.
6VAC20-174-50. Renewal registration application.
A. Applications for registration renewal shall meet all renewal requirements and should be received by the department at least 30 days prior to expiration. The department will provide a renewal notification to the last known mailing address or email address provided by the registrant. However, if a renewal notification is not received by the individual, it is the responsibility of the individual to ensure renewal requirements are filed with the department. Registration renewal applications received by the department after the expiration date shall be subject to all applicable, nonrefundable renewal fees plus reinstatement fees.
B. Each person applying for registration renewal shall meet the minimum requirements for eligibility as follows:
1. Successfully complete the in-service training, and firearms retraining if applicable, pursuant to the compulsory minimum training standards set forth by this chapter; and
2. Be in good standing in every jurisdiction where licensed, registered, or certified. This subdivision shall not apply to any probationary periods during which the individual is eligible to operate under the license, registration, or certification.
C. The department may renew a registration when the following are received by the department:
1. A properly completed renewal application provided by the department;
2. For individuals applying for renewal with the category of armored car personnel, a fingerprint card;
3. The applicable, nonrefundable registration renewal fee; and
4. For individuals with firearms endorsements, evidence of completion of annual firearms retraining in accordance with this chapter.
D. Upon completion of the renewal registration application requirements, the department may issue a registration for a period not to exceed 24 months.
E. Any renewal application received by the department shall meet all renewal requirements prior to the expiration date of a registration or shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the reinstatement provisions of this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. September 9, 2015.
6VAC20-174-60. Firearms endorsement.
A. A firearms endorsement is required for all private security services business personnel who carry or have access to a firearm while on duty. Each person who carries or has access to firearms while on duty shall qualify with each type of action and caliber of firearm to which he has access.
B. Each person applying for a firearms endorsement shall meet the minimum requirements for eligibility as follows:
1. Must be registered in a regulated category.
2. Must complete entry-level handgun training and, if applicable, shotgun and patrol rifle training as described in this chapter.
C. All armed private security services business personnel with the exception of personal protection specialist must satisfactorily complete applicable firearms retraining.
D. All armed personal protection specialists must satisfactorily complete advanced handgun retraining and firearms retraining for shotgun and patrol rifle if applicable.
E. Firearms endorsements are issued for a period not to exceed 12 months. Individuals must complete firearms retraining within the 90 days prior to the expiration of their current firearm endorsement or will be required to complete entry-level training requirements prior to applying for an active endorsement.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. September 9, 2015.
6VAC20-174-70. Additional registration category application.
A. Individuals may apply for multiple registration categories during the initial application process by completing the applicable training requirements for each category.
B. Registrants seeking to add categories to a current registration must:
1. Successfully complete all initial training requirements for each additional registration category requested pursuant to the compulsory minimum training standards of this chapter;
2. Submit a properly completed application provided by the department; and
3. Submit the applicable, nonrefundable application fee.
C. Individuals may avoid paying a separate fee for additional registration categories when the categories are requested on the application for renewal.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. September 9, 2015.
6VAC20-174-80. Replacement registration.
Registrants seeking a replacement state-issued registration card shall submit to the department:
1. A properly completed application provided by the department; and
2. The applicable, nonrefundable application fee.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. September 9, 2015.
6VAC20-174-90. Reinstatement.
A. Any registration not renewed on or before the expiration date shall become null and void. Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, all such persons must currently be registered with the department to provide private security services.
B. A renewal application must be received by the department within 60 days following the expiration date of the registration in order to be reinstated by the department providing all renewal requirements have been met. Prior to reinstatement the following shall be submitted to the department:
1. The appropriate renewal application and completion of renewal requirements including required training pursuant to this chapter; and
2. The applicable, nonrefundable reinstatement fee pursuant to this chapter.
The department shall not reinstate renewal applications received after the 60-day reinstatement period has expired. It is unlawful to operate without a valid registration including during reinstatement period.
C. No registration shall be renewed or reinstated when all renewal application requirements are received by the department more than 60 days following the expiration date. After that date, the applicant shall meet all initial application requirements, including applicable training requirements.
D. Following submittal of all reinstatement requirements, the department will process and may approve any application for reinstatement pursuant to the renewal process for the application.
E. When a registration is reinstated, the applicant shall continue to have the same DCJS number and shall be assigned an expiration date two years from the previous expiration date of the registration.
F. An applicant who reinstates shall be regarded as having been continuously registered without interruption. Therefore, the applicant shall remain under the disciplinary authority of the department during this entire period and may be held accountable for his activities during this period.
G. A person who fails to reinstate his registration shall be regarded as unregistered from the expiration date of the registration forward.
H. Nothing in this chapter shall divest the department of its authority to discipline a person for a violation of the laws or regulations during the period of time for which the person was registered.
I. Firearms endorsements are not eligible for reinstatement. If renewal requirements are not met pursuant to this chapter, the applicant shall meet all initial application requirements, including applicable initial firearms training requirements.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. September 9, 2015.
6VAC20-174-100. Renewal extension.
A. An extension of the time period to meet renewal requirements may be approved only under specific circumstances that do not allow private security personnel to complete the required procedures within the prescribed time period. The following are the only circumstances for which extensions may be granted:
1. Extended illness;
2. Extended injury;
3. Military or foreign service; or
4. Any emergency temporary assignment of private security personnel for purposes of natural disaster, homeland security, or documented threat by the private security services business or training school for which he is employed.
B. A request for extension shall:
1. Be submitted in writing, dated, and signed by the individual prior to the expiration date of the time limit required for completion of the requirements. This requirement may be waived by the department based on an evaluation of the justification for waiver;
2. Indicate the projected date the person will be able to comply with the requirements; and
3. Include a copy of the physician's record of the injury or illness, a copy of the government orders, or documentation of emergency temporary assignment.
C. Applications for additional extensions may be approved upon written request of the person.
D. The total time for renewal extension, including additional extensions, shall not exceed 12 months beyond the original expiration date. If renewal requirements are not met during the period of extension, the individual must complete all initial training requirements to include applicable entry-level training.
E. The private security services person shall be nonoperational during the period of extension unless (i) otherwise issued a temporary exemption and (ii) authorized by the department pursuant to § 9.1-139 of the Code of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 25, eff. September 9, 2015.