Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Flashcards
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What must a security employer verify before allowing a new employee to commence security duties?
Answer: That they hold a current and valid security agent licence
Employers must verify that each employee holds a current, valid security agent licence appropriate to their duties.
Which of the following could result in suspension or cancellation of a WA security agent licence?
Answer: Being convicted of a serious criminal offence
Conviction for a serious criminal offence is grounds for the Commissioner to suspend or cancel a security agent licence.
What record-keeping obligation does a security business have regarding its employees?
Answer: A register of all persons employed including licence details
Security businesses must maintain a register of all employed security agents, including licence numbers and classes.
A security agent receives a notice from the Licensing Enforcement Division requesting incident information. How long do they typically have to respond?
Answer: 28 days
Licence holders typically have 28 days to respond to formal notices from the Licensing Enforcement Division.
Which training qualification must be completed before applying for a security agent licence in WA?
Answer: Certificate III in Security Operations or equivalent
Applicants must complete a Certificate III in Security Operations or equivalent before applying.
Can a WA security agent licence be transferred to another person?
Answer: No, licences are non-transferable
Security agent licences are personal and non-transferable.