SAIWA Licensing and Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

What must a security employer verify before allowing a new employee to commence security duties?

Accepted Answer

That they hold a current and valid security agent licence

Answer

Their driver licence

Answer

Their first aid certificate only

Answer

Their previous employer references

Question 2

Which of the following could result in suspension or cancellation of a WA security agent licence?

Accepted Answer

Being convicted of a serious criminal offence

Answer

Changing residential address

Answer

Taking annual leave from security work

Answer

Attending additional training courses

Question 3

What record-keeping obligation does a security business have regarding its employees?

Accepted Answer

A register of all persons employed including licence details

Answer

No record-keeping is required

Answer

Only financial records of wages paid

Answer

Only records for crowd control staff

Question 4

A security agent receives a notice from the Licensing Enforcement Division requesting incident information. How long do they typically have to respond?

Accepted Answer

28 days

Answer

24 hours

Answer

7 days

Answer

14 days

Question 5

Which training qualification must be completed before applying for a security agent licence in WA?

Accepted Answer

Certificate III in Security Operations or equivalent

Answer

Diploma of Security and Risk Management

Answer

Certificate II in Security Operations

Answer

Bachelor of Criminology

Question 6

Can a WA security agent licence be transferred to another person?

Accepted Answer

No, licences are non-transferable

Answer

Yes, with written consent from both parties

Answer

Yes, if the other person passes a background check

Answer

Only between family members