NZ Security Licence NZ Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 2

Question 1

Under the PSPPIA, what is a 'certificate of approval'?

Accepted Answer

A document issued to an individual security worker confirming they are licensed under the Act

Answer

A certificate of approval is the individual licence issued to a security worker. It is personal to the holder and distinct from any company licence their employer may hold.

Question 2

What must a security guard carry while performing security duties?

Accepted Answer

Their certificate of approval or a copy, available for inspection on request

Answer

Security guards must carry their certificate of approval (or a copy) while on duty and must produce it for inspection if requested by Police or other authorised persons.

Question 3

Under the Act, can a security company employ an unlicensed person to carry out security work?

Accepted Answer

No — any person performing security functions must hold a valid certificate of approval

Answer

The Act prohibits security companies from employing persons who do not hold a valid certificate of approval to perform security functions. There is no grace period for employment of unlicensed workers.

Question 4

What obligations does the Act place on security companies regarding their employees' licences?

Accepted Answer

Companies must ensure all security staff hold valid certificates of approval and must notify the PSPLA of relevant changes

Answer

Licensed security companies have ongoing obligations to verify that all security staff hold valid licences and to notify the PSPLA of changes relevant to their staff's fitness or conduct.

Question 5

What does it mean for a security guard to act 'within the scope of their licence'?

Accepted Answer

Performing only the security functions authorised by the type of licence they hold

Answer

The PSPPIA creates different licence categories (security guard, crowd controller, etc.) and holders may only perform the functions authorised by their specific licence type.

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NZ Security Licence NZ Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 2