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Alarm Company Agent
License Description An Alarm Agent is employed by an alarm company operator to sell (at the buyer's home or business), install, monitor, maintain, service, or respond to alarm systems or to supervise such actions. Requirements: Be 18 or older. Undergo a criminal history background check through the DOJ and the FBI. Received the eight (8) hour "Power to Arrest" training and passed the examination (if your duties will include responding to alarm activations). "Power to Arrest" training is obtainable from a Bureau approved training facility or trainer. Application Fee - $55 DOJ Fingerprint Processing Fee - $32 FBI Fingerprint Processing Fee - $17 Renewal Fee - $40 A temporary registration is issued allowing applicants to work as an Alarm Agent for 120 days if they have not been convicted of a crime. The initial license is valid for 2 years. Each renewal cycle extends the registration for an additional 2 years. Average time to process an application is 60 days. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 11.6
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
PO Box 989002
West Sacramento, CA 95798
(916) 322 4000
bsis@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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