PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATION AUTHORITY
THE PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATION AUTHORITY ACT
REGULATIONS
(under section 3 I )
The Private Security Regulation Authority (Licensing and Registration) L.N w-93
Regulations, 1993 L N 16611199
PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATION AUTHORITY
REGULATIONS
(under section 3 1)
THE PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATION AUTHORITY (LICENSING AND
REGISTRATION) REGULATIONS, 1993
(Made by the Minister on the 25th day of June, 1993)
L.N 89/93
Amd:
L.N. 166d99
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Private Security Regulation citation.
Authority (Licensing and Registration) Regulations, 1993.
2 4 1 ) An application for a licence to engage in the business of contract Application
and licences
security organizations, private investigators organization, proprietary security
organizations or providing private investigators or private security guards shall
Fint Schedule
be in the form set out in Form 1 of the First Schedule. F~~ I
(2) An application for registration to act as a security trainer, private
investigator or a private security guard shall be in the form set out in Form 2 of F O ~ z.
the First Schedule.
(3) A licence to engage in the business ofcontract security organizations,
private investigators organizations, proprietary security organizations or
providing private investigators or private security guards shall be in the form
set out in Form 3 of the First Schedule. F O ~ 3
3.--( 1) The registration of persons qualified to be registered under the Act, R&ration.
shall be effected in the manner set out in the Act and these Regulations and the
Authority may re-register any person previously registered hereunder if the
Authority considers it necessary or expedient so to do.
(1A) An application for re-registration of any person previously
registered under this regulation shall be in the form set out in Form 2A of the Form ZA
First Schedule.
(2) Where any person is being registered or re-registered, as the case
may be, the registration card to be issued by the Authority shall-
(a) in the case of an individual, be in the form set out in Form 4 of the ~ o r m 4.
First Schedule; and
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Fint Schedule
Form 5
Courses of
training
Second
Schedule.
F a for inspection
o f register.
Fees
( b ) in the case of a company, be in the fornl set out in Form 5 of the First
Schedule.
3A. For the purposes of sections 17 (2) and (3) and 18 of the Act, the pre-
scribed course of training for registration as a security trainer, armed private
security guard, or unarmed private security guard, respectively shall be as
specified in the Second Schedule.
4. A fee of twenty dollars shall be payable in respect of each inspection of
the register established under section 16 of the Act. (
5. The fees specified in the second column hereunder shall be payable in
respect ofthe matters specified in relation thereto in the first column hereunder-
Applications, Registration, Licensing Fees
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(a) Upon each application for a licence or
registration in Form 1 or Form 4 of
the First Schedule, or for a renewal thereof ... $1,000.00
(b) The annual licensing fee for companies
employing security guards, where such
company employs-
... (i) fewer than 10 1 security guards $6,000.00
(ii) at least 10 1, but no more than
500 security guards ... ... $9,000.00
... (iii) more than 500 security guards $12,000.00
(c) for the registration of-
(i) each armed private
security guard ... ... ... ... $300.00
(ii) each unarmed private
security guard ... ... ... ... $200.00
(6) for the registration of each security trainer $1,000.00
(e) for the registration of each private investigator $1,000.00
V) annual licensing fee for a proprietary security
organization, where such organization employs-
(i) fewer than 1 0 1 private
security guards ... ,'. ,.. $4,000.00
(ii) 10 1 or more private
security guards ... ... ... $6,000.00
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(g) for renewal of a licence after lapse
of more than sixty days from the
date of expiry of previous licence ... ... $3,000.00
(h) for renewal o f a registration card
after lapse of more than sixty days
from the date of expiry of previous
card-
(i) security trainer or private
investigator ... ... ... ... $500.00
(ii) armed or unarmed private
security guard ... ... ... ... $100.00
(i) upon transfer of a private security
guard from one company or organ-
ization to another company or
organization ... ... ... ... $lOO.OO
(j) for replacement of lost registration
... card ... ... ... ... ... $200.00
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FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulation 2)
THE PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATION AUTHORITY ACT
Application for Llcences
How to Complete Form
I. This Form should be completed by the Applicant in block letters, in the case o f an individual.
Where the Applicant is a company. the Form should be completed by the Managing Director o f
the Company.
2. Completed Forms must be accompanied by the following documents:-
In all cases-items (iii) and (iv) below.
In the case o f a Company-items (i) and (ii) below.
(i) Certificate o f lncotporation (Certified Copy).
(ii) Form 12 tiled at the Registrar o f Companies (Certified Copy).
(iii) A current Tax Compliance Certificate.
(iv) Copy o f your G.C.T. Registration Certiticate.
Section A-Licensing Detaib
(a) Indicate whether: [ ] New Application [ ] Application for renewal
(b) Application Date: ........... I ........... I ......... Licence No.: .........................
(Renewal only)
(c) Name o f Company or Individual: .....................................................................................
Address o f Company or Individual: ...................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
In case o f Individual, state Business name, if any: ............................................................
Telephone No.: ................................................................ Fax No.: ..................................
(4 Type o f Business: [ ] Private Investigators Organization
[ ] Proprietary Security Organization
[ ] Contract Security Organization
(e) Number o f Employees: ......................................................................................................
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V ) Number of Service
Locations: ..............................
Section B-Compony Directors
Names Address (Home)
.............................. ..............................
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Section C-General Infirmation
Address: .......................... ......................
Address: ................... . .... ...................
Address: ........................ . .....................
................. ............................ Address: ....
Phone No. Position held
(Home) in Company
..........................................................
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Have you ever operated any business under any name other than the Company name
(including your own wme) specified on this Form?
(YM) .....................
......................................................................................................... If so, give details
Have you or the Company ever been licensed under the Act? (YM) ...................
If so, give details .........................................................................................................
In the case o f an individual, are you an undischarged bankrupt? (YM) ...................
I s the Company in liquidation or receivership? (YM) ..................
........................................................................................................ If so, give details
Has e judgement o f any Court ever been entered against the Company or against
.................... you? (YM)
......................................................................................................... If so. ~ i v e details
Have you or the Company ever been charged, indicted or convicted o f any otyence
under the law o f Jamaica or any other country? (YM)... .................
If yes, state particulars, as follows:
Place: .................................................................. Date: ........... / ........... / .........
Offence: .............................................................. Sentence: ...............................
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( g ) Will you or the Company have licensed firearms? (YM) ...............
If yes, state:
Name of Licensee: ............................................... No. of firearms: ..........................
(Attach list showing Serial Numbers and Calibre of Weapons)
I certifi that the information recorded on this form is true, complete and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief 1 understand that any misrepresentation on this form
may lead to cancellation, under section 13 of the Act, of any licence granted and may
also lead to criminal prosecution under section 29.
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(Chief Executive OSficer) (Date)
Application for Registration
In the event that this application is granted I/We hereby apply to be registered under the
Act.
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(Chief Executive Officer) (Date)
Comments: ...............................................................................................................................
................................................................................ ..............................................
(Executive Director) (Date)
Application for Registration
Completion of Form
To be completed in block letters
Completed Forms shall be accompanied by the following:-
( a ) two passport size photographs
of the applicant; and
PHOTOGRAPH
(b) two references from any two of
the following persons- I
Present Employer; Minister
of Religion; School Principal;
Justice of the Peace; Gazetted
Officer of the Jamaica Com-
stabulary Force.
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Section A-Registration Details
(a) Indicate whether: [ ] New Application [ ] Application for
Renewal
...................... ( b ) Application Date: .......... I ........ I ........ Registration No
(Renewal only)
( c ) Registration as: [ ] Private Investigator
[ ] Unarmed Private Security Guard
[ ] Armed Private Security Guard
[ ] Security Trainer
(4 Employer's Name: .................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................ Address:
Section B-Personal1nfc)rmation
...................... ........ Last Name: ............................................................ Marital Status: ..
First Name: ........................................................ Spouse's Name: ...................................
........................... ......... Middle Name: ...................................................... Occupation: ..
..................................................................... ........................................ Street: NIS Number:
........................ District: ................................................................. Passport No.: . ...............
............................. Parish: .................................................................... Driver's Licence No.:
............................ ................... Phone No. : ...................... .. Height (m): . .................
....................... .............. Previous Occupation: ................... ................. Weight (kg): .
................... .......... Birth Date: ......... 1 .... :..I ...... Colour of Eyes: .
.................................... Birth Place: .......................................................... Colour of Hair:
Sex: ................... ................................................ Complexion: ...................... .............
Father's Name and Address: .................... . ..... Visible Marks: .................... ..............
Mother's Name and Address: ................................
.................................................................................
Section C-Education
From To Qualitication
Primary: ......................................... I ....... I................. / .......I .. ...........................
Secondary: ........ . ........................ I .... .I.. .............. I . ..... .I. ...... ...........................
........ ... Tertiary: ........................................... I .. .... I ................ I I ...........................
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Secfion &General lnformafion
Have you been charged, indicted or convicted of any offence under the law of Jamaica
or any other country? ( Y M ) ...................
If yes, state particulars, as follows:
..................................... .......................... Place: .. Date ......... I... ... .I... .....
Offence: ...................... . ....................................... Sentence: ...................
Have you ever before applied for registration under the Private Security Regulation
Authority Act? (YIN) ................
........................................................................................................ If so, give details
Have you ever been registered or employed as a security trainer or private security
guard in Jamaica or any other country? ( Y M ) ....................
Have you any security-related experience?
If so, give details ........................................................................................................
( Y M ) ...................
If so, indicate [
[
Area of training: [
] Military [ ] Police Force [ ] Other
] Correctional [ ] Private Security
Services Industry
] Weapons [ ] Canine [ ] Self
Defence
Do you hold a firearm permit, licence or certificate? (Y IN) ................
If yes, attach a copy of the permit, licence or certificate.
Are you a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force or the Jamaica Defence
Force? (YIN) ................
...................................................................................................... If so, give details
...................................................................................................................................
I certify that the information recorded on this form is true, complete and correct to
the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misreptesentation on this
form may lead to the cancellation of my registration and to criminal prosecution.
(Applicant's Signature) (Date)
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Results of CRO: .......................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................. Comments:
................................................... ./. ...... 1.. ................................................. .I.. ..... I.. .....
(Assessment Oflcer) (Date) (Executive Director) (Date)
F o ~ 2A (Regulation 2)
Renewal of Registration
COMPLETION OF FORM
To be completed in block letters
Section A-Registration of Details
................. a. Date of Renewal of Application ..................................... Registration No.
b. Registration as: ( ) Private Investigator
( ) Unarmed Private Security Guard
( ) Armed Private Security Guard
( ) Security Trainer
( ) Managing Director
( ) Director
c. Employers Name (Company): ........................................................................................
Address: ...........................................................................................................................
Section B-Personal Information
........................................................................... Last Name: TRN No.: ................................
First Name: .......................................................................... NIS No.: ................................
Middle Name: ...................................................................... Passport No.: ..........................
Mailing Address: .................................................................. Visible Marks: ........................
.............................................................................................. Marital Status: ......................
..................... ............................................................................................. Spouse's Name:
Telephone No.: ................................................................... Spouse's Occupation: ..............
......................................................... Driver's Licence No.:
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Section C-General Informarion
a. Have you been charged, indicted or convicted of any otY'ence under the law of Jamaica
o. any other country?
If yes, state particulars as follows
Place: ................................................................... Date ............. I...... 1 .......
Offence: ................... .. ................................... Sentence: ............................
b. Do you hold a firearm permit, licence or certificate?
If yes, attach copy of the permit. licence or certificate.
I certifL that the information recorded on this form is true, complete and correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misrepresentation on this form
may lead to the cancellation of my registration and to criminal prosecution.
.............................................. ...............................................................................
(Applicant 's Signature) (Dare)
FOR OFFICIAL USE
Comments: .................... .................................................................................................
............................................... .I.. . . . .I.. ............................................... .I . .... .I.. .....
(Arsessmenr Of'jcer) (Date) (Execirrwe Director) (Date)
Form 3 (Regulation 2)
THE PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATION AUTHORITY ACT
Licence ro Engage in Business under rhe Privare Securily Regularion Aurhorily Acr
Name of Licensee
Address ofLicensee
THIS LICENCE IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF: ............................ . ..........................................................
.......................................................................... ..................................................................
khairman of Aurhorily Executive Director
.......................................................................... SEAL
Date
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1. Pursuant to section 24 ofthe Private Security Regulation Authority Act, it is the duty ofevery
licensee under the Act to forthwith notify the Authority in writing o C
(a) any dismissal, resignation or retirement ofany Director or partner in his organization;
(b) the reasons for any dismissal, resignation, retirement or termination of service of
any armed or unarmed private security guard; and
(c) the names and addresses of any new partner or Director in his organization.
2. Pursuant to section 25 of the Private Security Regulation Authority Act, it is the duty of a
private security guard to forthwith notify the Authority in writing of or any termination of or
change in his employment.
3. Pursuant to section 27 of the Private Security Regulation Authority Act, no person engaged in
the business of providing the professional services of private security guards, shall employ as
a private investigator or private security guard any who is not theholder of a registration
card issued under the Act.
FORM 4 (Regulation 3)
Private Securiv Regulation Authorily Registration Card
FORM 4
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Registration No. ........................................
PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATION AUTHORITY
In accordance with the requirements of the
PIUVATE SECURITY REGULATION AUTHORITY ACT
...........................................................................
is hereby registered as
............................................... For a period of: .:.
....................................................... Expiry Date:
.................................................................. ................................................................
Chairman Executive Director
P.S. R.A
.........................................
Date
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Identification No. ...................................................
PHOTOGRAPH
Signature
NOTE:
Pursuant to section 25 of the Private Security Regulation Authority Act, a private
security guard shall forthwith notify the Authority in writing of any termination of or
change in his employment.
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Form 5
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FIRST SCHEDULE. contd.
(Regulation 3)
THE PRIVATE SECURITY REGULATION AUTHOWTY
Company Registration Card
IS HEREBY REOISTERED AS: ...................................................................................................................
THIS REGISTRATION IS VALIDFOR A PERIOD OF: ..........................................................................................
................................................................................................................................... EXPIRY DATE:
.......................................................................... ..................................................................
Chairman Executive Direcior
.......................................................................... SEAL
Date
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SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 3A)
Prescribed Courses of Training
Basic Training for Securiw Trainer
The course of training for every security trainer shall include the following subject
areas-
1. Principles of Security (PS)
- Evolution of the Private Security Industry;
- Roles and Functions of the Private Security Regulation Authority
- Understanding of the Private Security Industry.
2. Basic Human and Social Psychology
3. Communication Skills (CS)
- Professional and Public Relations
- Basic Training Method
4. Legal Aspects (LG)
- Crime and Criminal Terminology
- Court Appearances
- Relations with Public Law Enforcement Authorities
5. Stress Management (SM)
6. Management Skills
7. Operational Instructions
8. Self Defence (SD)
9. First Aid (FIA)
10. Tactical Skills (TS)
I I . Fire Fighting (FIF)
12. Protocol and Grooming (PG)
Syllabus of Training
Curriculum Course Subject
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(i) Introduction to course
(ii) Teaching methods
(iii) Security Ethics-Code of Conduct
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Curriculum Course
PS
SECOND SCHEDULE, conrd.
Subject
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History of private security with reference
to .lamaica
Standard ofconduct expected from a Private
Secur~ty Guard-including dress code
Private Security Regulation Autliority Act,
1992
Private Security Regulation Authority
(Licensing and Registration) Regulation
Disciplinary Procedure
Physical Training
Pocket DiarylStation DiaryILog Book
Report Writing
Statement Writing
Court Procedure
Laws of Evidence
Powers of Arrest (Statute vs Common Law)
Search Procedure-PersonIMotor Vehicle1
BuildingIPremises
Security of Property
First Aid
Fire Fighting
Stress Management
Basic Training Course for Armed and Unarmed Private Security Guards
The duration of training shall consist of a minimum of eighty (80) hours of instruction time
over a two week period.
Training should be conducted by Security Trainers approved and registered under the Private
Security Regulation Authority Act or by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (J.C.F.) or Jamaica
Defence Force (J.D.F.) personnel who, by their training and experience, are individually exempted
by the Private Security Regulation Authority and would fall under section 18 (b) of the Private
Security Regulation Authority Act.
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The Course Curriculum shall include the following suhject areas-
I . Principles of Security (PS)
A. Evolution of the Private
Security Industry
B. Roles and functions of
the Security Guard
C. Principles of Security
D. Access Control
E. Search Procedures
F. Record Keeping
(PSI I ) I hr.
(PS12) 2 11rs
(PSl3) 2 Iirs.
(IW4) 2 Iirs.
(I'SIS) 2 11s.
(PS16) - 2 hrs.
Total - I I hrs.
2. Communication Skills (CS)
A. Role of Communication (CSII) I hr.
B. Type of Communication (CS12) 2 hrs.
C. Report Writing (CSO) 4 lirs.
D. Oral Communication (CSl4) 4 lirs.
E. Telephone Etiquette (CS15) 2 h s .
F. Radio Voice Procedure (CSl6) - 2 h s .
Total - 15 hrs.
N.B. Serials 2C, D, E, F shall include practical exercise in which all students must participate.
3. Self Defence (SD)
A. Use of the Baton (SDII) I hr.
0. Practical Exercise ( S D ~ - 5 hrs.
Total - 6 hn .
4. First Aid (FA)
A. Principles of First Aid (FAII ) 3 hrs.
B. Basic First Aid (FA121 - 8 hrs.
Total - I 1 hrs.\
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5. Legal (LG)
Crime and Criminal Terminology (LGI I )
The Legal Powers of a Security Guard (LGl2)
Preparation of Statements (LGl3)
Use of Force (LGl4)
Interfacing with the JCFIJDF (LGl5)
Crimellncident Scene (LG16)
Court Appearances (LGl7)
Total
6. ProtocolIGrooming (PG)
A. Deportment
B. Personal Hygiene
C. Qualities o f a good Guard
7. Tactical Skills (TS)
A. Manning a Control Point
B. Crowd Control
C. Emergency Procedure Drills
8. Fire Fighting (FF)
A. Fire Precaution
B. Fire Fighting Equipment
9. Stress Management (SM)
10. Firearm Training
(PGI I )
(PG12)
(PG13)
Total
(TSI I )
(TSl2)
(TS13)
Total
(FFII)
(FF12)
Total
2 hrs.
2 hrs.
I hr.
2 hrs.
2 hrs.
3 hrs.
2 hrs. -
14 hrs.
I hr.
I hr.
I hr. -
3 hrs. -
3 hrs.
2 hrs.
5 hrs. -
3 hrs.
3 hrs. -
6 hrs. -
4 hrs.
Training should be conducted by JCFIJDF personnel or Trainers approved by the Authority
and registered under the Private Security Regulation Authority Act.
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A Private Security Guard who applies to be registered as an armed guard must obtain a valid
Firearm User's (Employees') Certificate issued under the Firearms Act before he can be considered
for registration as an armed Private Security Guard by the Private Security Regulation Auth6rity.
Basic Training for Armed Private Securiry Guard
I . Objective of Course 30 mins.
2. Introduction to Firearms-
History and Development 30 mins
3. The Firearms Act-Lecture I hr.
4. Legal and Moral Responsibilities of
Firearm Users
5. Structure of Firearms (Revolvers,
Shotguns, Pistols)
I hr.
40 mins.
6. Safety Precautions-Safe Handling of Weapons 40 mins.
7. Care and Maintenance of the Weapon I hr.
Stripping
Cleaning
Re-Assembling
Revision-Lessons 1-7
8. Carrying and using the Weapon
Personal Awareness/Alertness,
Conduct, temperament, Psychology
Static Posts
Patrolling (Daymight)
Escorting
9. Principles of Shooting-Day Firing
Loading and Unloading
Holding, Aiming, Firing
Shooting Positions-Standing, Sitting,
Kneeling, from behind cover
I hr.
40 mins.
40 mins.
40 mins.
40 mins.
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10. Preparation for Range Firing
Revision Lessons 8-10
1 1 . Range Firing4Live)
Firing under supervision
Firing from cover
Firing while on the move
Firing at moving targets
12. Written Test--on all areas covered
13. Evaluation
30 mins.
40 mins.
I hr.
I hr. -
Total 12 hrs. 10 mins.
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