NZ Security Licence NZ Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 3

Question 1

What does the Act require regarding the use of a company name or trade name by a licensed security business?

Accepted Answer

The name used in trading must match the name registered with the PSPLA

Answer

The registered name provides transparency and accountability. Security companies must operate under the name registered with the PSPLA, so members of the public can verify the company's credentials.

Question 2

What obligations does the Act place on security personnel when asked to prove their identity to a member of the public?

Accepted Answer

They must produce their certificate of approval or evidence of their licence status on request

Answer

Accountability and transparency are core to the Act's framework. Security personnel are required to produce their certificate of approval when requested as proof of their licensed status.

Question 3

Under the Act, what are the consequences for a security company that knowingly employs an unlicensed worker?

Accepted Answer

Significant fines for the company and risk to the company licence

Answer

Knowingly employing unlicensed security workers is a serious offence under the Act, attracting significant penalties for the company. The company's own licence may also be at risk.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the public register of licensed security personnel under the Act?

Accepted Answer

To allow members of the public and employers to verify that a person holds a valid licence

Answer

The public register enables any person to verify whether an individual holds a valid security licence, supporting accountability and helping members of the public and employers verify credentials.

Question 5

A security guard finds their certificate of approval has expired during a shift. What must they do?

Accepted Answer

Stop performing security functions immediately until the certificate is renewed

Answer

An expired certificate of approval means the person is no longer licensed. They must immediately cease performing security functions — there is no grace period under the Act.

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NZ Security Licence NZ Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 3