How to License a Security Agency in Queensland

Run your own security business in Queensland

Only a Class 1 firm licence covers supplying guards. A Class 2 firm licence is for security advisers and equipment installers. Queensland does not require a firm licence if you work alone and do all the security work yourself. You need one if you subcontract work to others or supply other guards.

1. 1Hold your individual Class 1 licenceYou need your own Queensland security provider licence (Class 1) for the work you will do yourself, such as unarmed security officer or crowd controller.
2. 2Decide whether you need a firm licenceThe Office of Fair Trading Queensland says you do not need a security firm licence if you work as a sole trader and do all the security work yourself. You do need one if you subcontract work to others or supply other guards.
3. 3Join an approved security industry associationEvery licensed security firm in Queensland must be a member of an approved industry association.
4. 4Lodge Form 2 for a Class 1 security firm licenceApply in person or by post (there is no online option). Attach 100 points of identification and proof of your association membership. The Office of Fair Trading will arrange fingerprinting and a criminal history check.
5. 5Upload your firm licence to XGuardOnce issued, upload your Class 1 security firm licence with your business name and ABN so we can verify it against the Queensland register.