Security licence compliance
Licence compliance tracking for security companies in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
PatrolSync helps security companies track staff licence and registration compliance across every supported country — with expiry alerts, audit-ready records, and verified patrol reporting built in.
How it works
Compliance tracking built into your patrol operation.
PatrolSync stores each guard's licence or registration number, type, and expiry date. The compliance dashboard gives you a live traffic-light view across your entire team — green for current, amber for expiring within 60 days, red for lapsed.
Licence records
Store licence numbers, types, and expiry dates for every guard on your team.
Expiry alerts
Amber flags appear 60 days before expiry. Red flags when a licence has lapsed.
Audit-ready exports
Export compliance records for internal audits, contract tenders, and regulatory review.
Patrol-linked records
Every patrol record is linked to a named, licensed guard — connecting service delivery to compliance.
By country
Compliance requirements across every country PatrolSync supports.
United Kingdom
SIA — Security Industry Authority
Private Security Industry Act 2001
All front-line security operatives must hold a valid SIA licence for the activity they carry out. Security companies are responsible for ensuring only licensed personnel are deployed at all times.
SIA compliance guide →SIA operational record keeping →- Security Guard
- Door Supervisor
- CCTV Operator (Public Space)
- Close Protection
- Vehicle Immobiliser
- Cash and Valuables in Transit
Ireland
PSA — Private Security Authority
Private Security Services Act 2004
All security operatives working in Ireland must hold a valid PSA licence for the type of work they perform. Companies must also hold a contractor licence from the PSA.
PSA compliance guide →PSA operational record keeping →- Security Guard (Guarding)
- Door Supervisor
- Security Guard (Monitoring Centre)
- Door Supervisor (Event Security)
- Security Guard (Event Security)
New Zealand
PSPLA — Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority
Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010
All security personnel working in New Zealand must hold a valid Certificate of Approval (COA) for the class of work they carry out. Security companies are responsible for ensuring all deployed officers hold a current COA.
COA compliance guide →COA operational record keeping →- Property Guard
- Crowd Controller
- Personal Guard
- Monitoring Officer
- Security Technician
- Security Consultant
South Africa
PSIRA — Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority
Private Security Industry Regulation Act (PSIRA Act)
All security officers in South Africa must be registered with PSIRA at an appropriate grade. Security companies must also hold a valid PSIRA company registration to operate as a security service provider.
PSIRA compliance guide →PSIRA operational record keeping →- Grade E — Entry level
- Grade D — Patrol and guarding
- Grade C — Supervisor
- Grade B — Senior supervisor
- Grade A — Managerial
Australia
State and territory licensing authorities
State and territory security industry legislation
Australian security licensing is handled by state and territory authorities. Security companies remain responsible for checking licence validity and ensuring deployed personnel meet local requirements.
Australia licence records guide →- Security Officer
- Crowd Controller
- Monitoring Centre Operator
- Security Consultant
- Security Equipment Specialist
Canada
Provincial and territorial licensing authorities
Provincial and territorial security licensing legislation
Canadian security licensing is handled by provincial and territorial authorities. Security companies remain responsible for checking licence validity and ensuring deployed personnel meet local requirements.
Canada licence records guide →- Security Guard
- Private Investigator
- Security Agency / Business
- Dual or combined licence
- Other local category
United States
State, city, and county licensing authorities
State and local private security licensing rules
US security licensing varies by state and may also involve city or county rules. Security companies remain responsible for checking license validity and ensuring deployed personnel meet the requirements that apply where they operate.
USA license records guide →- Security Guard / Guard Card
- Security Agency / Company License
- Private Patrol Operator / Watch Guard Patrol Agency
- Private Investigator Agency
- Armed Security / Firearms Endorsement
- Other local category
Important note
PatrolSync stores compliance-related reference information but does not independently verify licence validity, registration status, or legal compliance with any regulatory body. The security company remains responsible for verifying licence status directly with the relevant authority, carrying out appropriate checks, and meeting all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
PatrolSync stores the information you provide — acting on that information, including renewing licences and ensuring only appropriately licensed personnel are deployed, is always the responsibility of the operating company.
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