Source: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincodeexpand/title6/agency20/chapter174/
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6VAC20-174-10. Definitions.
"Business advertising material" means display advertisements in telephone directories, on letterhead, on business cards, in local newspaper advertising, and in contracts.
"Firearms endorsement" means a method of regulation that identifies an individual registered as a private security registrant and has successfully completed the annual firearms training and has met the requirements as set forth in this chapter.
"Job-related training" means training specifically related to the daily job functions of a given category of registration or certification as defined in this chapter.
"Official documentation" means personnel records; Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD214); copies of business licenses indicating ownership; law-enforcement transcripts; certificates of training completion; a signed letter provided directly by a current or previous employer detailing dates of employment and job duties; college transcripts; letters of commendation; private security services registrations, certifications, or licenses from other states; and other employment, training, or experience verification documents. A resume is not considered official documentation.
"Private security services business personnel" means each employee of a private security services business who is employed as an unarmed security officer, armed security officer/courier, armored car personnel, security canine handler, detector canine handler, private investigator, personal protection specialist, alarm respondent, locksmith, central station dispatcher, electronic security employee, electronic security sales representative, electronic security technician, or electronic security technician's assistant.
"Session" means a group of classes comprising the total hours of mandated compulsory minimum training standards in any of the categories of licensure, registration, or certification in accordance with this part and in accordance with §§ 9.1-150.2, 9.1-185.2 and 9.1-186.2 of the Code of Virginia.
"This chapter" means the Regulations Relating to Private Security Services Registered Personnel (6VAC20-174).
"Training requirement" means any entry-level, in-service, or firearms training or retraining standard established in this chapter.
"Uniform" means any clothing with a badge, patch, or lettering that clearly identifies persons to any observer as private security services business personnel, not law-enforcement officers.
6VAC20-174-20. Fees.
A. Schedule of fees. The fees listed below reflect the costs of handling, issuance, and production associated with administering and processing applications for registration and other administrative requests for services relating to private security services.
Additional registration category form
Firearm endorsement
1. The department may suspend the registration or authority it has granted any person who submits a check or similar instrument for payment of a fee required by statute or regulation that is not honored by the financial institution upon which the check or similar instrument is drawn.
2. The suspension shall become effective upon receipt of written notice of the dishonored payment. Upon notification of the suspension, the person or registrant may request that the suspended registration or authority be reinstated, provided payment of the dishonored amount plus any penalties or fees required under the statute or regulation accompanies the request. Suspension under this provision shall be exempt from the Administrative Process Act.
6VAC20-174-30. Fingerprint processing.
A. On or before the first date of hire, each person applying for a private security registration shall submit to the department:
E. Fingerprint applications will be active for 120 days from the date of submittal. Applications for registrations must be submitted within that 120-day period or initial fingerprint submittal will be required.
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:
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
2. On the application, his mailing address;
3. Fingerprint card; and
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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;
C. Individuals may avoid paying a separate fee for additional registration categories when the categories are requested on the application for renewal.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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
C. Applications for additional extensions may be approved upon written request of the person.
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.
Application Sanctions; Exemptions; Recognition and Reciprocity
6VAC20-174-110. Denial, probation, suspension, and revocation.
A. The department may deny a registration in which any person has been convicted in any jurisdiction of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, assault and battery, damage to real or personal property, controlled substances or imitation controlled substances as defined in Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, prohibited sexual behavior as described in Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, or firearms. Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for the purposes of this chapter. The record of a conviction, authenticated in such form as to be admissible in evidence under the laws of the jurisdiction where convicted, shall be admissible as prima facie evidence of such conviction.
B. The department may deny registration in which any person (i) has not maintained good standing in every jurisdiction where licensed, registered, or certified in a private security services or related field; (ii) has had his license, registration, or certification denied upon initial application, suspended, revoked, surrendered, or not renewed; or (iii) has otherwise been disciplined in connection with a disciplinary action prior to applying for registration in Virginia.
D. The department may deny registration for other just cause.
E. A registrant shall be subject to disciplinary action for violations of or noncompliance with the Code of Virginia or this chapter. Disciplinary action shall be in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Administrative Process Act. The disciplinary action may include but is not limited to a letter of censure, fine, probation, suspension, or revocation.
F. If a registrant is subject to disciplinary action for violations of or noncompliance with the Code of Virginia or this chapter, the department will notify the last known licensed or certified private security services business or training school by which they were employed or affiliated.
6VAC20-174-120. Exemptions; recognition and reciprocity.
A. The department may grant a temporary exemption from the requirements for registration for a period of not more than 30 days in a situation deemed an emergency by the department.
B. The department may recognize administrative and application requirements for registration based on agreements that have been entered into with other states and approved by the board.
6VAC20-174-150. Standards of conduct.
2. Not violate or aid and abet others in violating the provisions of Article 4 (§ 9.1-138 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1 of the Code of Virginia or this chapter.
3. Not commit any act or omission that results in a private security license, registration, or certification being suspended, revoked, or not renewed or the licensee, registrant, or certificate holder otherwise being disciplined in any jurisdiction.
4. Not have been convicted or found guilty in any jurisdiction of the United States of any felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, assault and battery, damage to real or personal property, controlled substances or imitation controlled substances as defined in Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, prohibited sexual behavior as described in Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, or firearms. Any plea of nolo contendere shall be considered a conviction for the purpose of this chapter. The record of conviction certified or authenticated in such form as to be admissible in evidence under the laws of the jurisdiction where convicted shall be prima facie evidence of such guilt.
6. Not solicit or contract to provide any private security services without first having obtained a private security services business license with the department.
7. Maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1 million in general aggregate liability insurance when the registrant:
a. Is self employed;
b. Is a personal protection specialist or private investigator; and
c. Has entered into a contract with a licensed private security business to work as an independent contractor.
8. Carry a valid registration card or valid temporary registration letter at all times while on duty. Individuals requiring registration as an unarmed security officer, an alarm respondent, a locksmith, a central station dispatcher, an electronic security sales representative, or an electronic security technician may be employed for not more than 90 consecutive days in any category listed in this subdivision while completing the compulsory minimum training standards and may not be employed in excess of 120 days without having been issued a registration or an exception from the department and must carry a photo identification and authorization from their employer on a form provided by the department at all times while on duty.
9. Carry the private security state-issued registration card at all times while on duty once the authorization has been approved from the department, except those individuals operating outside the Commonwealth of Virginia who shall obtain the state-issued registration card prior to providing services when physically located in the Commonwealth.
10. Perform those duties authorized by his registration only while employed by a licensed private security services business and only for the clients of the licensee. This shall not be construed to prohibit an individual who is registered as an armed security officer from being employed by a nonlicensee as provided for in § 9.1-140 of the Code of Virginia.
11. Possess a valid firearms training endorsement if he carries or has access to firearms while on duty and then only those firearms by type of action and caliber to which he has been trained on and is qualified to carry. Carry or have access to a patrol rifle while on duty only with the expressed written authorization of the licensed private security services business employing the registrant.
12. Carry a firearm concealed while on duty only with the expressed written authorization of the licensed private security services business employing the registrant and only in compliance with Article 6.1 (§ 18.2-307.1 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia.
13. Transport, carry, and utilize firearms while on duty only in a manner that does not endanger the public health, safety, and welfare.
14. If authorized to make arrests, make arrests in full compliance with the law and using only the minimum force necessary to effect an arrest.
15. Engage in no conduct that shall mislead or misrepresent through word, deed, or appearance that a registrant is a law-enforcement officer or other government official.
16. Display one's registration or temporary registration along with a photo identification while on duty in response to the request of a law-enforcement officer, department personnel, or client. Individuals providing private security services as authorized pursuant to subdivision 8 of this section who have not received their registration must display a state-issued photo identification and authorization while on duty in response to the request of a law-enforcement officer, department personnel, or a client.
17. Not perform any unlawful or negligent act resulting in a loss, injury, or death to any person.
18. If a uniform is required, wear the uniform required by his employer. If wearing a uniform while employed as an armed security officer, unarmed security officer, alarm respondent, or armored car personnel, that uniform must:
a. Include at least one insignia clearly identifying the name of the licensed firm employing the individual and, except armored car personnel, a nameplate or tape bearing, at a minimum, the individual's last name attached on the outermost garment, except rainwear worn only to protect from inclement weather; and
b. Include no patch or other writing (i) containing the word "police" or any other word suggesting a law-enforcement officer; (ii) containing the word "officer" unless used in conjunction with the word "security"; or (iii) resembling any uniform patch or insignia of any duly constituted law-enforcement agency of this Commonwealth, its political subdivisions, or the federal government.
19. When providing central station monitoring services, attempt to verify the legitimacy of a burglar alarm activation by calling the site of the alarm. If unable to make contact, call one additional number provided by the alarm user who has the authority to cancel the dispatch. This shall not apply if the alarm user has provided written authorization requesting immediate dispatch or one-call dispatch to both his local police department and his dealer of record. This shall not apply to duress or hold-up alarms.
20. Act only in such a manner that does not endanger the public health, safety, and welfare.
21. Not represent as one's own a registration issued to another individual.
22. Not falsify, or aid and abet others in falsifying, training records for the purpose of obtaining a license, registration, certification, or certification as a compliance agent, training school, school director, or instructor.
23. Not provide information obtained by the registrant or his employing firm to any person other than the client who secured the services of the licensee without the client's prior written consent. Provision of information in response to official requests from law-enforcement agencies, the courts, or the department shall not constitute a violation of this chapter. Provision of information to law-enforcement agencies pertinent to criminal activity or to planned criminal activity shall not constitute a violation of this chapter.
24. Not engage in acts of unprofessional conduct in the practice of private security services.
25. Not engage in acts of negligent or incompetent private security services.
26. Not make any misrepresentation or make a false promise to a private security services business client or potential private security services business client.
27. Satisfy all judgments to include binding arbitrations related to private security services not provided.
28. Not provide false or misleading information to representatives of the department.
29. Not provide materially incorrect, misleading, incomplete, or untrue information on a registration application, renewal application, or any other document filed with the department.
Training Requirements and Exemptions
6VAC20-174-160. Entry-level training.
A. Each person employed by a private security services business or applying to the department for registration as an unarmed security officer, an armed security officer/courier, a personal protection specialist, armored car personnel, a security canine handler, an explosives detector canine handler, a narcotics detector canine handler, a private investigator, an alarm respondent, a locksmith, a central station dispatcher, an electronic security sales representative, or an electronic security technician, or electronic security technician's assistant as defined by § 9.1-138 of the Code of Virginia must meet the compulsory minimum training standards herein established, unless provided for otherwise in accordance with this chapter.
B. Training will be credited only if application for registration is received by the department within 12 months of completion of training.
6VAC20-174-180. Training exemptions.
Persons who meet the statutory requirements as set forth in § 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia may apply for a partial exemption from the compulsory training standards. Individuals requesting such partial exemption shall file an application furnished by the department and include the applicable, nonrefundable application fee. The department may issue such partial exemption on the basis of individual qualifications as supported by required documentation. Those applying for and receiving exemptions must comply with all regulations promulgated by the board. Each person receiving a partial exemption for entry-level training must apply to the department for registration within 12 months from the date of issuance, otherwise the partial exemption shall become null and void.
6VAC20-174-200. In-service training exemption.
Persons who have completed training that meets or exceeds the compulsory minimum training standards promulgated by the board for the in-service training required for the individual's particular category may be authorized credit for such training, provided the training has been completed within 24 months of the expiration date of the registration period during which in-service training is required. Such training must be provided by a third party organization category. Official documentation of the following must accompany the application for in-service training credit:
2. An outline of the training session material, including the dates, times, and specific subject matter; and
6VAC20-174-210. Alarm respondent - compulsory minimum training requirements:
Alarm respondent - 18 hours
01E: Security Officer Core Subjects - 18 hours
Security officer core subjects (01E) - 18 hours (excluding examination)
The entry-level curriculum for alarm respondent sets forth the following areas identified as:
(1) Applicable sections of the Code of Virginia and Regulations Relating to Private Security Services
(4) Signs of terrorism
c. Security patrol, access control, and communications
f. Confrontation management
g. Use of force
h. Written comprehensive examination
(01I) Security Officer Core Subjects In-Service - 4 hours job-related training
6VAC20-174-220. Armed security officer/courier - compulsory minimum training requirements.
Armed security officer/courier - 50 hours (53 hours including shotgun training)
a. 01E: Security Officer Core Subjects - 18 hours
b. 05E: Armed Security Officer Arrest Authority - 8 hours
c. 075E: Security Officer Handgun - 24 hours
d. 08E: Entry-level Shotgun - 3 hours (if applicable - to also have access to a shotgun while on duty, the additional shotgun course is required)
1. Security officer core subjects (01E) - 18 hours (excluding examination)
2. Armed Security Officer Arrest Authority (05E) - 8 hours (excluding examination)
a. Arrest powers, policies, and procedures
(01I) Security Officer Core Subjects In-Service - 4 hours job-related training (not including range retraining)
6VAC20-174-230. Armored car personnel – compulsory minimum training requirements.
Armored car personnel - 28 hours (31 hours with shotgun)
a. 03E: Armored Car Procedures - 12 hours
b. 07E: Entry-level Handgun - 16 hours
c. 08E: Entry-level Shotgun - 3 hours (if applicable - to also have access to a shotgun while on duty, the additional shotgun course is required)
Armored Car Procedures (03E) - 12 hours (excluding examination)
a. Administration and armored car orientation
b. Signs of terrorism
c. Applicable sections of the Code of Virginia and Regulations Relating to Private Security Services
d. Armored car procedures
e. Written comprehensive examination
(03I) Armored Car Personnel In-Service - 4 hours job-related training (not including range retraining)
6VAC20-174-250. Detector canine handler – compulsory minimum training requirements.
Detector Canine Handler - 160 hours (excluding certification examination)
a. 04ED: Detector Canine Handler - 160 hours
b. Certification exam by a certified detector canine handler examiner
Detector canine handler (04ED) - 160 hours to include practical exercises (excluding certification exam)
a. Introduction/orientation/administration
(2) General duties and responsibilities
(4) Applicable sections of the Code of Virginia and Regulations Relating to Private Security Services
(5) Signs of terrorism
b. Working canines
(1) Historical perspective
(2) Terms and definitions
(3) Methodology and application
(4) Training documentation
(5) Search patterns
c. Basic canine handling (including practical exercises)
(2) Care and health
d. Detector canine deployment
Canine behavior: reading and understanding
e. Explosive or narcotics familiarization (including practical exercises)
(1) Illegal narcotics familiarization
(2) Explosives substance and I.E.D. familiarization
f. Written comprehensive exam
(04ID) Detector Canine Handler In-Service - 8 hours (excluding certification exam)
a. Detector canine team retraining and problem solving
b. Search techniques
c. Terrorist/criminal intelligence updates and team safety
d. Certification exam (conducted by a certified detector canine handler examiner)
6VAC20-174-260. Electronic security technician – compulsory minimum training requirements.
Electronic security technician - 14 hours
b. 35E: Electronic Security Technician - 10 hours
2. Electronic security technician (35E) - 4 hours (excluding examination)
a. Electronic security technician subjects - 10 hours
(4) Protection devices and application
(6) Power and grounding
(7) National electrical code
(8) Job safety
6VAC20-174-270. Electronic security technician assistant – compulsory minimum training requirements.
Electronic security technician's assistant - 4 hours
30E: Electronic Security Core Subjects - 4 hours
Electronic security core subjects (30E) - 4 hours (excluding examination)
6VAC20-174-290. Locksmith – compulsory minimum training requirements.
Locksmith - 18 hours
25E: Locksmith - 18 hours
Locksmith (25E) –18 hours (excluding examination)
a. Applicable sections of the Code of Virginia and Regulations Relating to Private Security Services
c. Orientation to locksmithing
(1) History of locksmithing
(3) Trade resources
(6) Job safety
d. Public safety codes
(1) National Fire Protection Association Codes 80 and 101
(2) Overview of authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)
(3) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended
(5) Safety code resources
e. Technical applications
(1) Terminology (to include definition, purpose, and function)
(2) Locks/types
(3) Handing
(4) Master keying
(5) Key records and codes
(6) Key blanks and keyways
(8) Types of client sites
(9) Safes and vaults
(10) Access control
(11) Handling restricted keys
(12) Door system components
f. Written comprehensive examination
(25I) Locksmith In-Service - 4 hours job-related training
6VAC20-174-300. Personal protection specialist – compulsory minimum training requirements.
Personal protection specialist - 60 hours
a. 32E: Personal Protection Specialist - 60 hours
b. 07E: Entry-level Handgun - 16 hours (prerequisite for 09E Advanced Handgun)
c. 09E: Advanced Handgun - 14 hours (for armed personal protection specialists)
Personal protection specialist (32E) - 60 hours (excluding written examination and practical exercises)
a. Administration and personal protection orientation
d. Assessment of threat and protectee vulnerability
e. Legal authority and civil law
f. Protective detail operations
(2) Emergency first aid
(3) Defensive preparedness
h. Performance evaluation - five practical exercises
i. Written comprehensive examination
(32I) Personal Protection Specialist In-Service - 8 hours job-related training (not including range retraining for armed)
6VAC20-174-310. Private investigator – compulsory minimum training requirements.
Private investigator - 60 hours
02E: Private Investigator Subjects - 60 hours
Private investigator (02E) - 60 hours (excluding examination and practical exercises)
(3) Standards of professional conduct
b. Law - one practical exercise
(1) Basic law
(2) Legal procedures and due process
(3) Criminal and civil law
(5) Legal privacy requirements
c. General investigative skills - one practical exercise
(1) Tools and techniques
d. Documentation - one practical exercise
(1) Report preparations
(4) General communication
(5) Courtroom testimony
e. Types of investigations - one practical exercise
(5) Undercover
(6) Fraud and financial
(7) Missing persons and property
C. In-service course content and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum in-service training content and minimum hour requirement excluding examinations, practical exercises and range qualification shall be as follows:
(02I) Private Investigator In-Service - 8 hours job-related training
6VAC20-174-320. Security canine handler – compulsory minimum training requirements.
Security canine handler - 30 hours (excluding basic obedience training)
a. 01E: Security Officer Core Subjects - 18 hours (prerequisite for 04ES)
b. Prerequisite for 04ES - Basic Obedience Training
c. 04ES: Security Canine Handler - 12 hours
The entry level curriculum for unarmed security officer, armed security officer/courier, security canine handler, and alarm respondent sets forth the following areas identified as:
2. Security canine handler (04ES) - 12 hours (excluding examination and basic obedience training)
a. Prerequisites for security canine handler entry level (official documentation required): successful completion of basic obedience training
b. Demonstration of proficiency. The student must demonstrate his proficiency in the handling of a security canine to satisfy the minimum standards
c. Evaluation by a certified private security canine handler instructor and basic obedience retraining
d. Security canine handler orientation; legal authority
e. Canine patrol techniques
(04IS) Security Canine Handler In-Service - 8 hours
a. Basic obedience evaluation and retraining
b. Canine grooming, feeding, and health care
c. Apprehension techniques
6VAC20-174-330. Unarmed security officer – compulsory minimum training requirements.
A. Entry-level course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations and practical exercises shall be:
Unarmed security officer - 18 hours
B. Entry-level course content. The compulsory minimum entry-level training course content by specific course, excluding examinations and mandated practical exercises shall be as provided in this subsection.
C. In-service course content and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum in-service training content and minimum hour requirement excluding examinations and practical exercises shall be as follows:
Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions
6VAC20-174-340. General firearms training requirements.
A. Firearms training endorsement is required for all private security services business personnel who carry or have immediate access to a firearm while on duty. Each person who carries or has immediate access to a firearm while on duty shall qualify with each type of action and caliber of firearm to which he has access.
B. Each person registered as armored car personnel, security canine handler, detector canine handler, private investigator, alarm respondent, locksmith, central station dispatcher, electronic security sales representative, electronic security technician, or electronic security technician's assistant must complete entry-level handgun training in order to apply for a firearms training endorsement.
C. Each person applying for a registration as an armed security officer/courier must complete security officer handgun training in order to apply for a firearms training endorsement.
D. Each person registered as a personal protection specialist must complete entry-level or armed security officer handgun training and advanced handgun training in order to apply for a firearms training endorsement.
6VAC20-174-370. Security officer handgun training.
1. The security officer handgun classroom training will include but not be limited to the following:
(17) Tactical considerations
(18) Movement
(19) Cover and concealment
(8) Tactical considerations
(9) Movement
(10) Cover and concealment
(11) Multiple target drills
(1) Shoot/don't shoot judgment
(2) Turn and fire drills
(3) Failure to stop drills
(4) Multiple target drills
Total hours (excluding written examination) - 24 hours
6VAC20-174-390. Entry-level shotgun training and range qualification.
A. Shotgun classroom training. Individual must first successfully complete entry-level or security officer handgun training. The entry-level shotgun classroom instruction will emphasize but not be limited to:
1. Shotgun handling techniques
a. Identification of shotgun parts
b. Slings – traditional sling, single point sling, 3 point sling
c. Cruiser carry conditions
d. Cruiser safe
e. Chambering
f. Reloading
g. Transition from handgun to shotgun/shotgun to handgun (if applicable)
h. Malfunctions
(1) Immediate actions procedures
(2) Remedial action
i. Proper care and maintenance
j. Shotgun retention
k. Ammunition management and identification
l. Range safety
m. Dim light/low light
2. Fundamentals of shotgun marksmanship
b. Stance (position)
Total hours (excluding examination) - 3 hours
B. Range qualification (no minimum hours). The purpose of the range firing course is to provide practical shotgun training and qualification to those individuals who carry or have immediate access to a shotgun in the performance of their duties.
1. Familiarization: Prior to the qualification course, all shooters are required to fire a familiarization exercise consisting of 5 rounds using 12 gauge, double aught "00" buckshot or rifle slug ammunition and 6 rounds minimum of handgun rounds. The exercise shall include transition drills from handgun to shotgun and shotgun to handgun. This exercise is not scored and the distance is at the discretion of the instructor.
2. Fire 5 rounds of shotgun rounds (buckshot, rifled slugs, or both, if issued) on a daylight course using B27 single/multiple targets with 70% accuracy.
Combat load & fire 15 Yds.
Combat load & fire 25 Yds.
6VAC20-174-410. Entry-level patrol rifle training and range qualification.
A. Patrol rifle classroom training. Individual must first successfully complete security officer handgun training. The entry-level patrol rifle classroom instruction will emphasize but not be limited to:
1. Rifle handling techniques
a. Nomenclature and identification of rifle parts
b. Field striping and reassembling
c. Loading and unloading
d. Chambering
e. Reloading
f. Slings
(1) Traditional sling
(2) Single point sling
(3) 3-point sling
g. Transition from handgun to rifle and rifle to handgun
i. Immediate actions procedures
j. Remedial action
k. Proper care and maintenance
l. Rifle retention
m. Ammunition management and identification
n. Range safety
o. Dim light/low light
2. Fundamentals of rifle marksmanship
3. Zeroing iron sights
a. Establishing mechanical zero
b. Zeroing process
4. Dim light shooting
a. Hours of darkness/dim light
c. Unaided reduced light shooting techniques
d. Aided reduced light shooting techniques
5. Shooting positions
a. Fundamentals of shooting positions
b. Basic patrol positions
7. Criminal and civil liability
8. Written comprehensive examination
Total hours (excluding examination) - 16 hours
B. Range qualification (no minimum hours). The purpose of the range firing course is to provide practical patrol rifle training and qualification to those individuals who carry or have immediate access to a patrol rifle in the performance of their duties with the sighting system that will be carried on duty.
C. Patrol rifle qualification course.
1. All rifle qualification will be done with a law-enforcement type and caliber rifle. A total of 60 rounds of ammunition will be fired for rifle qualification.
2. All rifle qualification firing will be done with iron sights. In addition, if an officer is using an optic while on duty, they must qualify with that optic.
3. All indoor rifle qualification firing will be done at a range that accommodates a distance of 25 yards between the shooter and the target. No variances of this distance are allowed. The indoor target system will contain two targets per shooter mounted side by side. The targets will be FBI Q-R, half-sized silhouette targets. Use of this target type will simulate shooting at 50 yards.
4. All outdoor rifle qualification firing will be done at 50 yards using the FBI Q silhouette full-sized targets. Two of these targets will be mounted side by side for each shooter.
5. FBI Q silhouette targets are used for rifle qualification, scoring will be all hits inside the bottle – value 5 points; outside the bottle – value 0 points. With these targets a maximum score of 300 points is possible. Minimum qualification is 85% or 255 points.
D. Patrol rifle course of fire.
1. Prior to qualification, all shooters are required to fire a minimum of 30 familiarization rounds which will include transition drills from handgun to rifle and rifle to handgun. Shooters will fire a minimum of 10 rounds with a handgun. This exercise is not scored and the distance is at the discretion of the instructor.
2. Stage 1: 50 yards/25 yards (indoors) – Shooters will load their rifle with a magazine of 20 rounds and place the selector on safe. From the standing position with the rifle in the sling carry position, on command the shooters will fire 5 rounds from the standing position, place the selector on safe, assume a kneeling position and fire 5 rounds, place the selector on safe; shooter will assume the prone position, the shooter will fire 10 rounds. All 20 rounds of this stage will be fired at the left hand target. (1 minute) When firing is complete shooters will place the selector on safe and await further command.
3. Stage 2: 25 yards – Shooters will load their rifle with a magazine of 15 rounds and place the selector on safe. From the standing position with the rifle in the sling carry position, on command the shooters will fire 5 rounds from the standing position, place the selector on safe, assume a kneeling position and fire 5 rounds, place the selector on safe; shooter will assume the prone position, the shooter will fire 5 rounds. All 15 rounds of this stage will be fired at the right hand target. (45 seconds) When firing is complete shooters will place the selector on safe and await further command.
4. Stage 3: 15 yards - On command shooters will assume the standing position and load rifle with a magazine of 10 rounds. On command shooters will fire 5 rounds at the right-hand target, place the selector on safe, assume the kneeling position and fire 5 rounds at the left-hand target in 15 seconds.
5. Stage 4: 7 yards - On command shooters will load rifle with a magazine of 20 rounds, selector in the safe position, and then place the rifle in the sling carry position. On command shooters will fire 2 rounds into the right target with a 2 second time limit. Upon completion of firing, shooters will place the selector on safe and the rifle in the sling carry position. This exercise will be fired 5 times with a total of 10 rounds expended.
6. Stage 5: 5 yards - On command shooters will load rifle with a magazine of 5 rounds, selector in the safe position, and then place the rifle in the sling carry position. On command shooters will fire 1 round into the left target head with a 2 second time limit. Upon completion of firing, shooters will place the selector on safe and the rifle in the sling carry position. This exercise will be fired 5 times with a total of 5 rounds expended.
E. Low light/dim light qualification course of fire.
7 yards - Under low-light conditions, on command shooters will fire 5 rounds at the left target, place the selector in the safe position, assume the kneeling position and fire 5 rounds at the right target. A time limit of 1 minute is allowed for this stage.
6VAC20-174-440. Complaint submittal requirements.
B. Any aggrieved or interested person may file a complaint against any person, whose conduct and activities are regulated or required to be regulated by the board. The complaint must allege a violation of the law governing private security services or this chapter.
3. By telephone, providing the complaint alleges activities that constitute a life-threatening situation or have resulted in personal injury or loss to the public or to a consumer or may result in imminent harm or personal injury and that provide sufficient detailed information for the department to conduct an investigation.
6VAC20-174-460. Disciplinary action; sanctions; publication of records.
5. Refusal to issue, renew, or reinstate a registration or approval;
C. The department may conduct hearings and issue cease and desist orders to persons who engage in activities prohibited by this chapter but do not hold a valid registration. Any person in violation of a cease and desist order entered by the department shall be subject to all of the remedies provided by law and, in addition, shall be subject to a civil penalty payable to the party injured by the violation.
D. The director may summarily suspend a registration under this chapter without a hearing, simultaneously with the filing of a formal complaint and notice for a hearing, if the director finds that the continued operations of the registrant would constitute a life-threatening situation, has resulted in personal injury or loss to the public or to a consumer, or may result in imminent harm, personal injury, or loss.
E. All proceedings pursuant to this section are matters of public record and shall be preserved. The department may publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons and registrants whose conduct and activities are subject to this chapter and have been sanctioned or denied registration or approval.
6VAC20-174-470. Fines; administrative and investigative costs.
A. The department may recover costs of any investigation and adjudication of any violations of the Code of Virginia or regulations that result in a sanction, including fine, probation, suspension, revocation, or denial of any registration. Such costs shall be in addition to any monetary penalty that may be imposed.
6VAC20-174-520. Court review; appeal of final agency order.
Forms (6VAC20-174)
Private Security Services - Duplicate/Replacement Registration Application (eff. 10/2012)
Private Security Services - Initial Registration Application (eff. 3/2013)
Private Security Services - Renewal Registration Application (eff. 3/2013)
Private Security Services - Additional Registration Category Application (eff. 10/2012)
Private Security Services - Firearms Endorsement Application (eff. 10/2012)
Locksmith - Training Waiver (eff. 10/2012)
Training Exemption Application - Entry Level (eff. 10/2012)
Training Exemption Application - In-Service (eff. 10/2012)