Cash Transit Security Officer

A cash transit security officer carries cash, bullion, jewellery or valuables. Officers who carry a weapon while working must also apply to the Queensland Police Service for the appropriate weapons license.

To apply, you must:

• meet the eligibility criteria

• complete the training requirements and attach proof of qualifications

• complete the Security Providers Form 1-1 - Application for a security provider class 1 individual licence

• provide originals or certified copies of your birth certificate, birth extract, passport, Australian citizenship certificate or drivers licence

• pay the appropriate licence fee (fees are listed on the application form)

• pay the criminal history check fee

• pay the fingerprinting fee

• lodge the application (lodgement details are listed on the application form).

Fingerprinting

All security providers must be fingerprinted by the Queensland Police Service. After you´ve lodged your application, you will receive a letter from the Office of Fair Trading that details the process for having your fingerprints taken.

To qualify for an unrestricted cash transit security officer licence, you must successfully complete the following units of competency from the CPP07 Security Training Package.