Security Personnel License
Entertainment & Dancing Establishments as defined in the Tacoma Municipal Code Title 6 Chapter 6B.70 and 6B.80, that use security personnel must ensure security personnel are licensed.
Who is Considered a Security Personnel?
Security Personnel is defined as a security guard, bouncer, door person performing similar duties who is present at an entertainment or dancing establishment to provide crowd control; protect persons or property from harm or unlawful activity; deter, observe, and detect unlawful or unauthorized activity; or supervise entry and exit at the establishment.
Who is not Considered Security Personnel?
A commissioned law enforcement officer or any person possessing a valid security guard license issued under chapter 18.170 RCW is not “security personnel” and is not required to obtain a Tacoma “security personnel license".
Steps to Getting a Tacoma Security Personnel License
- Complete Tacoma's free online Security Personnel Training or provide proof of similar training, all non-city training must be approved by the city.
- Complete the Security Personnel Application and obtain a fingerprint card.
- Apply for your license in person at 747 Market Street, Room 212, Tacoma, WA, 98402. Please bring all required items as listed on the Security Personnel application.
- Done! Your Security Personnel ID card will be issued upon background check approval. Please allow approximately 10 business days for arrival.
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