Security employee licence (ACT)
Issued by Access Canberra
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 it is
The licence you need in ACT to work in security, such as guarding or crowd control.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
First finish the training courses listed in Part 3 of the Security Industry Regulation 2003, plus a current first aid certificate. Most security employee subclasses also need workplace rights and responsibilities training. Before you apply you need a police check that is no more than 2 months old. Then apply to Access Canberra. Some offences stop you from getting a licence. Crowd control is subclass 1C. Crowd controllers at licensed venues also need an RSA certificate.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
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Common questions
- What is Security employee licence (ACT)?
- The licence you need in ACT to work in security, such as guarding or crowd control.
- How do you get Security employee licence (ACT)?
- First finish the training courses listed in Part 3 of the Security Industry Regulation 2003, plus a current first aid certificate. Most security employee subclasses also need workplace rights and responsibilities training. Before you apply you need a police check that is no more than 2 months old. Then apply to Access Canberra. Some offences stop you from getting a licence. Crowd control is subclass 1C. Crowd controllers at licensed venues also need an RSA certificate.
- Who issues Security employee licence (ACT)?
- Security employee licence (ACT) is issued by Access Canberra.
- How much does Security employee licence (ACT) cost?
- $166 to $504. Prices can change, so check the official page before you pay.
- Which jobs need Security employee licence (ACT)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Security guard and Crowd controller.