California Occupational License
Alarm Company Qualified Manager
Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
Address: | PO Box 989002 West Sacramento, CA 95798 |
Phone Number: | (916) 322-4000
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Fax Number: | (916) 575-7290
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E-mail Address: | bsis@dca.ca.gov |
Internet Address: | http://www.bsis.ca.gov |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Requirements:
Be 18 or older.
Undergo a criminal history background check through the DOJ and the FBI.
Have two years (4,000 hours) of paid experience in alarm company work or the equivalent.
Pass a multiple-choice examination covering the Alarm Company Act.
Exams are given by a State contracted company known as PSI. If the individual meets the minimum requirements for admittance to the examination after the application has been reviewed and approved, he/she will receive a letter to contact PSI for scheduling. Exams are given five days a week at 13 different PSI locations within California.
Application and Exam Fee - $105
DOJ Fingerprint Processing Fee - $32
FBI Fingerprint processing Fee - $17
Renewal Fee - $120
The initial license is valid for 2 years. Each renewal cycle extends the registration for an additional 2 years.
Average time to process an application is 30-60 days.
Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 11.6
Occupation Title | SOC Code |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 491011 |