Minimum standards for Private Security certification?

Private security providers must be:

• At least 18 years of age; and

Must have earned one of the following:

• A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.

Be of good moral fitness as determined by a criminal background check, department investigation or other reliable sources. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-060-0300. Security professionals must demonstrate the Core Values of:

• Honesty

• Good Character

• Public Trust

• Fair Treatment of Others

• Respect for the laws of this state and nation

Please review the Background Check Information page to review mandatory and discretionary disqualifiers prior to applying for certification or licensure.