LicenceSouth Australia
Security agent's licence (SA)
Issued by Consumer and Business Services (South Australia)
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 SA to work in security, such as guarding or crowd control.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Apply to Consumer and Business Services (South Australia). You need the qualifications set for employee security agents, listed in the qualifications document linked from the application page. You need a police certificate, and some offences stop you from getting a licence. The licence covers work such as crowd or venue control and guarding property or people.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
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Common questions
- What is Security agent's licence (SA)?
- The licence you need in SA to work in security, such as guarding or crowd control.
- How do you get Security agent's licence (SA)?
- Apply to Consumer and Business Services (South Australia). You need the qualifications set for employee security agents, listed in the qualifications document linked from the application page. You need a police certificate, and some offences stop you from getting a licence. The licence covers work such as crowd or venue control and guarding property or people.
- Who issues Security agent's licence (SA)?
- Security agent's licence (SA) is issued by Consumer and Business Services (South Australia).
- Which jobs need Security agent's licence (SA)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Security guard and Crowd controller.