Ensuring Your Security Business Complies With Its Master Licence Requirements
Master licence compliance is essential for any security business that employs or subcontracts personnel to carry out security activities. If your business provides security services, you must hold a valid Master Licence and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements.
A Master Licence may be held by an individual, corporation, or government agency.
 
The licence authorises you to provide a specified number of people on any one day to carry out security activities, including:
- Unarmed guard
- Armed guard
- Bodyguard
- Crowd controller
- Guard dog handler
- Monitoring centre operator
- Security consultant
- Security seller
- Security equipment specialist
- Security trainer
Understanding Master Licence Compliance Requirements
The specific master licence compliance obligations that apply to your business will depend on the security services you provide.
For example, the record-keeping requirements for a Class 1 Operative conducting duties at a licensed venue differ from those for operatives performing mobile patrols or cash-in-transit services.
There are also different compliance requirements for armed cash-in-transit operatives compared to unarmed security guards.
Businesses conducting covert loss prevention activities or cash-in-transit operations may also require specific exemptions and approvals.
Maintaining master licence compliance requires businesses to have appropriate policies, procedures, records, and operational controls in place to meet regulatory standards and industry obligations.
How CHD Partners Can Help
CHD Partners has been auditing security organisations for over 10 years and can assist with all aspects of master licence compliance. We can help you:
- Prepare for a new Master Licence application
- Conduct compliance audits
- Review policies and procedures
- Identify compliance gaps
- Prepare for regulatory inspections
- Respond to audits conducted by the Security Licensing Enforcement Directorate (SLED)
For professional assistance with your master licence compliance obligations, contact the team at CHD Partners today.
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