The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), Occupational and Professional Licensing (OPL), Security Program has implemented the Transfer application process within the same system as New and Renewal applications. This change will allow all applications (New, Renewal, Transfers, Upgrade Designations and Downgrade Designations) to be received, reviewed, and processed in the same system.
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SECURITY OFFICER (SO) RENEWAL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED AS OF February 14, 2024
IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
Refer to New SO Expiration Date Policy Change Notice for detailed instructions.
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SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER (SPO) RENEWAL APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING March 1, 2024
The District of Columbia manages the licensure of Security professionals within the District, and protects Security professionals and consumers by upholding the District of Columbia Security License Law and the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations for Security Officers — Title 6A, Chapter 11 and Title 17 Chapters 20 and 21. Agency - § 29–103.01. Permitted names. (f) An entity name shall not be the same as, or so deceptively similar to, the name of any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or the District of Columbia so as to mislead the public or cause confusion.
2105 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - CRIMINAL HISTORY SECURITY OFFICERS
2105.1 No person shall be certified or employed as a security officer, nor shall an existing security officer have his or her certification renewed, until the Mayor has conducted a criminal history check of the applicant through the record systems of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Metropolitan Police Department.
1102 CRIMINAL HISTORY - Special Police Officers
1102.1 No person shall be commissioned or employed as a special police officer, nor shall an existing special police officer have a commission renewed, until the Mayor has conducted a criminal history check of the applicant through the record systems of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Metropolitan Police Department