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RECERTIFICAITION
Security Officer Recertification (Every Odd Year)
Basic Security Officer Training Must Be Renewed Every Odd Year
Your Basic Security Officer (BSO) Certificate must be renewed on or before the expiration date listed on your certificate.
EXAMPLE
- If John Smith received his BSO Certificate on January 1, 2025, he must renew with a continuing education course on or before January 1, 2027.
HOW TO RENEW
- Enroll in a state-approved continuing education course.
- Complete 8 hours of training, covering homeland security, firearms-related training, and industry-related topics.
- Receive a new certificate of completion and maintain compliance with state regulations.
Firearms Training Recertification (Annual Requirement)
Firearms Training Must Be Renewed Every Year
If you hold a Firearms Training Certificate, you must recertify annually on the range with Chief Seegars.
EXAMPLE
- If Jane Smith received her Firearms Training Certificate on January 1, 2025, she must complete recertification on or before January 1, 2026.
How to Renew
- Complete the annual classroom and range training in weapons safety and marksmanship.
- Training must be conducted by a qualified instructor.
- Submit written confirmation of your recertification to the Georgia Board of Private Detectives & Security Agencies before December 31st each year.
Georgia Board Rule 509-3-.09 & 509-3-.12
WHY RECERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
Georgia Board Rule 509-3-.09 & 509-3-.12 mandates that security officers and private investigators complete continuing education to maintain their certifications.
- Security Officers must complete 8 hours of training before registration renewal.
- Private Investigators must complete 16 hours of training before registration renewal.
- Firearms Training must be renewed annually to maintain compliance with the Armored Car Industry Reciprocity Act of 1993.
Failure to renew your certification can result in fines, legal penalties, or the inability to work in the security industry.
Georgia Board Rule 509-3-.09 & 509-3-.12
WHY RECERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED
For compliance with the Armored Car Industry Reciprocity Act of 1993, affected
licensees may elect to receive annual classroom and range training in weapons safety
and marksmanship. This training must be provided by a qualified training instructor.
Written confirmation of the licensee’s compliance with the annual training requirements
must be submitted to the Board for each affected individual no later than December
31st annually.
(1) Registered employees must comply with continuing education requirements contained in this rule in order to
renew their registration.
(2) Private detective and security employees renewing their license for the first time since the license was
initially granted are exempt from the continuing education requirement for that first
(3) Registered security employees must have eight (8) hours of continuing education prior to their registration
renewal. Registered private detective employees must have sixteen (16) hours of continuing education prior
to their registration renewal. Employees registered as private detectives and security guards must have
sixteen (16) hours of continuing education prior to their registration renewal. Continuing education
requirements shall include:
(a) Security Continuing Education: two (2) hours in Homeland Security, to include indicators of terrorism,
and cooperation with Homeland Security agencies; two (2) hours in Firearms-related training; four
(4) hours in industry-related training.
(b) Private Detective Continuing Education: two (2) hours in Homeland Security, to include indicators of
terrorism, and cooperation with Homeland Security agencies; two (2) hours in ethics; twelve (12)
hours in industry-related training, which may include up to four (4) hours of firearms-related
training.
(4) Acceptable Continuing Education Providers. An Acceptable Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) is defined
as any individual, organization, institution, association, firm, or other entity that provides ongoing training
services to the private detective or security profession that directly relates to the scope of practice.
(a) Training provided by ACEPs must be facilitated by or provided by an instructor licensed by the
Board, unless otherwise noted in this section.
(b) The Board may, at its discretion, request continuing education course documentation be submitted to
the Board for review.
(c) Companies that have developed continuing education courses to provide training solely for their own
registered employees are exempt from (a) of this section.
(d) Entities providing training for profit that meet the criteria as listed in Rule 509-3-.12(4) must
maintain an attendance sheet or roster that is signed or initialed by the participant and have a
written agenda or lesson plan that covers the subject matter presented. Electronic signatures are
acceptable for distance learning purposes.
(e) The Board will accept continuing education hours for instruction provided by legitimate state and
national private detective and/or security associations which are properly incorporated and in
good standing with the appropriate incorporating body. These associations are exempt from (a) of
this section.
(5) A certificate of completion must be presented to each participant upon successful completion of the
training in accordance with Rule 509-3-.01.
(6) It is the responsibility of the registrant and the registrant’s employer to provide proof to the Board, upon
request, of completion of the required continuing education hours. Providers must retain records of training
and instruction for a minimum of five (5) years. The Board reserves the right to conduct an audit of
registered employees to determine compliance with continuing education requirements. Proof of continuing
education hours should only be submitted to the Board when a licensee has been selected for a CE audit.
(7) In the sole discretion of the Board, waivers of the requirement of continuing education may be granted in
cases of hardship, disability, illness, or under such circumstances as the Board deems appropriate. Such
waiver must be requested in writing to the Board and must be accompanied by acceptable documentation.
(8) Licensees or registrants with a valid peace officer certification issued pursuant to Chapter 8 of Title 35, the
“Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,” may meet the continuing education requirements by
showing proof of having completed P.O.S.T. mandated in-service hours, including but not limited to training
on ethics, homeland security, and weapons requalification.
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