Yes. If you perform work in Queensland that requires a security provider licence, you must hold the appropriate current licence for the security functions you perform. Working as an unlicensed security provider can result in significant penalties, and businesses can also face penalties for engaging people to perform security duties without the required licence. Completing your training does not, by itself, authorise you to work as a security officer – you must obtain the appropriate licence from the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) before performing licensed security duties.

BARS Training Australia strongly encourages students to also do their homework when choosing a security employer. Look for a professional employer that operates lawfully, provides appropriate supervision, pays correct wages and entitlements, and takes the responsibilities of the security industry seriously. Students who are unsure about potential employers can also seek industry guidance from BARS Training Australia.

The CEO of BARS Training Australia is a National Director of the Security Providers Association of Australia Limited (SPAAL), providing BARS students with access to extensive security industry knowledge and experience. You can learn more about SPAAL and its Board of Directors at: (view here) Current Queensland security licensing requirements and penalities for working as an unlicensed security provider are available from the Queensland Office of Fair Trading at (view here).