Starting a Security Career in Queensland

Practical guidance for starting a security career in Queensland, including training, licensing, entry requirements, career pathways and what to expect when entering the industry.

Security Training and CPP20218

Understand CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations, including course structure, practical assessment, units of competency, delivery requirements and additional security-related training.

Queensland Security Licensing

Information about Queensland security licences, including applications, licence functions, renewals, identification requirements, processing and the role of the Office of Fair Trading.

Licence Eligibility and Criminal History

Understand security licence eligibility in Queensland, including criminal history, disqualifying offences, suitability requirements, disclosure obligations and how OFT assesses licence applications.

Crowd Control in Queensland

Practical information about crowd control in Queensland, including licensing, duties, powers, licensed venues, refresher training, RSA Marshals and ongoing responsibilities.

Unarmed and Monitoring Security

Explore unarmed and monitoring security work, including static guarding, gatehouses, patrols, CCTV, alarm monitoring, access control and Queensland licensing requirements.

Security Course Fees and Payment Options

Information about security training costs, Career Start funding, student contributions, full-fee courses, additional costs, payment arrangements and what is included in your course fees.

Security Jobs and Employment

Explore Queensland security employment, including crowd control, guarding, gatehouse, patrol and monitoring work, regional opportunities and the skills security employers look for.

Existing Officers and Refresher Training

Information for existing security providers about refresher training, first aid and CPR currency, licence renewals, ongoing training obligations and maintaining professional competency.

RPL and Previous Security Training

Understand Recognition of Prior Learning and credit transfer, including previous security qualifications, work experience, police or military experience and evidence requirements.

Cash-in-Transit Security

Learn about cash-in-transit security work, including specialist training, licensing, CIT duties, employment opportunities and pathways into armed cash-in-transit security.

Armed Security and Weapons

Understand armed security in Queensland, including specialist firearms training, security guard weapons licensing, permitted weapons, annual requalification and Weapons Licensing requirements.

Regional Queensland Security Training

Discover BARS security training across regional, rural and remote Queensland, including course locations, regional funding, employment opportunities and expressions of interest for new locations.

BARS Support and Choosing a Training Provider

Learn about BARS student support, pre-enrolment assessment, learning assistance, employment support, BASE Camp and what to consider when choosing a security training provider.