Class 1 security licence (NSW)
LicenceIssued by NSW Police Force, Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate
Security guard
Provides security for organisations and people, for example by patrolling property, checking for unauthorised entry and monitoring alarms.
You need a licence before your first shift
Security work needs a state licence. The regulator runs a criminal history check, and some offences can stop you from getting one.
What you do
You patrol property and check doors, windows and gates. You issue security passes to visitors and give directions. You monitor alarms, and you contact supervisors, police or the fire brigade if there is a security breach or a fire.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
Victoria
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Private security individual operator licence (Vic)Licence
Issued by Victoria Police, Licensing & Regulation Division
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
Queensland
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Security provider licence, Class 1 (QLD)Licence
Issued by Office of Fair Trading (Queensland)
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
Western Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Security officer or crowd controller licence (WA)Licence
Issued by Western Australia Police Force, Licensing Services
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
South Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Security agent's licence (SA)Licence
Issued by Consumer and Business Services (South Australia)
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
Tasmania
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Security employee licence (TAS)Licence
Issued by Consumer Affairs Tasmania
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
Australian Capital Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Security employee licence (ACT)Licence
Issued by Access Canberra
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
Northern Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Security licence (NT)Licence
Issued by Licensing NT
Employers often askNot a legal requirement, but many employers ask for it.
- First aid (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid)Certificate
Issued by Registered training organisations (nationally recognised unit HLTAID011)
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Common questions
- What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Security guard?
- New South Wales: Class 1 security licence (NSW). Victoria: Private security individual operator licence (Vic). Queensland: Security provider licence, Class 1 (QLD). Western Australia: Security officer or crowd controller licence (WA). South Australia: Security agent's licence (SA). Tasmania: Security employee licence (TAS). Australian Capital Territory: Security employee licence (ACT). Northern Territory: Security licence (NT). Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
- What is the minimum pay for a Security guard?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Security officer level 1): $35.53 an hour. Under the Security Services Industry Award 2020 (MA000016), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
- What are median earnings for a Security guard?
- Median earnings: $1,818 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).