Welcome to the Security Officer Resource Center. Below you’ll find a list of important contact information, schedules for certification courses, frequently asked questions, and more.
GCI SECURITY, INC. DISPATCH CENTER
CONTACT INFORMATION
1 Campbell Plaza, Suite 1A South
St. Louis, MO 63139
Main Office: 314.531.1500
Fax: 314.531.2500
Hours: Sunday-Saturday, 24 Hours
ST. LOUIS CITY & COUNTY
The Private Security Section is responsible for the processing, training, and licensing of all applicants for security licenses in the City of St. Louis. With the exception of St. Louis Police Officers, all persons performing a security function in the City of St. Louis must be licensed to do so through the Private Security Section. This includes police officers from other jurisdictions who are working in the City of St. Louis.
CONTACT INFORMATION
7900 Forsyth Blvd., B021
St. Louis, MO 63105
Main Office: 314.615.4272
Fax: 314.615.5301
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM to 5:00PM
BASIC LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
- At least 21 years of age (18 years of age for watchman category).
- U.S. citizen or legal resident alien.
- No felony convictions.
- Free of any type of chemical dependency.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
NO. Working on an expired license or no license subjects you to arrest and booking. Companies or agencies that knowingly employ someone without a license subjects them to a fine and/or liability in a civil action.
Licensed security personnel are issued a badge/identification card which must be carried/displayed while security duties are being performed. A license is good for one year and it must be renewed annually.
A person may hold a license for any number of employers as long as a letter from each employer requests it and the proper fees are paid. A separate license is issued for each company. When licensed and working for any given company, the appropriate license/ID card must be displayed on the uniform.
NO. As determined by the employer, some security officers are licensed in a uniform-exempt capacity and are not required to wear a uniform.
Security officers have the power to arrest and detain in incidents occurring on company property. These powers are in effect only while on duty and on the premises you are paid to protect.
YES. The badge/identification card issued by the Private Security Section must be worn conspicuously if working in uniform or carried on the person if working in a uniform- exempt capacity. A metallic company badge may be worn but the word “police” must not be displayed anywhere on the uniform.
A complete background check is conducted using your name, date of birth and fingerprints. Information obtained from local police agencies, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the FBI will be used to determine license eligibility. A felony conviction will automatically disqualify anyone from obtaining a license.
You must have a color photo ID (valid driver’s license or state-issued ID card), and a dated letter from your intended employer (no more than ten days old). Payment of licensing fees can be made by cash, company or personal checks, and most credit/debit cards.
EASTERN MISSOURI POLICE ACADEMY CERTIFICATION CLASSES
CONTACT INFORMATION
11 Meadow Circle Dr., #422
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Phone: 636.614.4072
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
CLASS SCHEDULE