Training School
I didn't receive my renewal reminder. Can I get an extension?
No. Timely renewal of applications for licenses, registrations, and certifications are the responsibility of the individual businesses, training schools, instructors, compliance agents, and individual personnel. DCJS normally sends out a reminder as a courtesy to the last known mailing address or email address, but due to current technical difficulties the Department is unable to send individual reminders. The Department is working to address this issue.
When should DCJS receive training school certification renewals?
Renewals should be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to their expiration.
How long is a training school certification valid?
Training school certifications are valid for 24 months.
Can a private security services training school be issued an initial certification without a training director?
No, a training director must be designated in writing on forms provided by DCJS.
What must a training school do upon termination of the training director?
The school must submit the name of a new training director who is eligible for certification within 90 days following the sole training director's termination.
What happens if a training school fails to maintain, at all times, current liability coverage in at least the minimum amount prescribed by the state regulations?
The certification immediately becomes null and void and the school may not provide regulated services without the required liability coverage. Each day of uninsured activity would be construed as an individual violation of the requirement to maintain current liability coverage and could result in sanctions to include monetary fines up to $2500.00 per day or suspension or revocation of the certification.
On what types of documentation must training schools include their certification number?
The certification number must be included on business advertising material, display advertisements in telephone directories, letterhead, business cards, local newspaper advertising, and contracts.
What is the training school ID number?
The official number issued to a private security services training school certified by DCJS. The number will be 88 followed by 4 digits (88-1234).
Can DCJS grant a temporary exemption from the requirements for licensure, certification, or registration?
For a period of no more than 30 days, DCJS may grant a temportary exemption only in situations deemed to be an emergency by DCJS.