Alarm Qualifying Agent
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An individual qualified to oversee and supervise alarm systems contractor operations including offers to sell, install, service or monitor alarm systems, signal devices, fire alarms, burglar alarms, television cameras or still cameras used to detect fire, burglary, breaking and/or entering, intrusion, shoplifting, pilferage or theft.
The license is for a specific or multiple classification(s)- (FIRE, BURGLAR, CCTV, MONITORING).
"Designated Qualifying Agent" - the Qualifying Agent designated by the certified contractor to be responsible for compliance with state law.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be of good moral character.
- A signed, notarized application and fee of $200
- Submit copy of receipt for electronically scanned fingerprints.
- Two 1" x 1" color passport-style photos with applicant name printed on the back of each.
- If a criminal history exists applicants must disclose all arrests/charges and provide certified court documents showing the final disposition of all charges. Criminal history that could disqualify an applicant:
(a) Conviction by any local, state, federal or military court of any crime involving the illegal use, possession, sale, manufacture, distribution or transportation of a controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, drug or narcotic;
(b) Conviction of a crime involving felonious assault;
(c) Conviction of a crime involving unlawful breaking or entering, burglary, larceny or arson;
(d) Conviction as an habitual criminal; or
(e) An addiction to alcohol or a narcotic drug.
Conviction means and includes the entry of a plea of guilty, plea of no contest or a verdict rendered in open court by a judge or jury;
Fees
Application Fee: $200
Electronic Fingerprint Fee: $38
License Fee: $50 per classification applied for.
Add Classification Fee: $100 per classification for existing licenses
Transfer Fee: $50
Renewal Fee: $100 Single classification
Multiple classifications $200
Additional
Experience & Educational Requirements
Hold a 4 year baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering, industrial technology, computer engineering, or industrial engineering from an accredited university or college acceptable to the Board and have two years of experience in the alarm industry; OR Hold an associates degree in engineering technology from an accredited two-year technical college acceptable to the Board with at least four years of actual experience in the alarm industry; OR Hold a current certification by a national training program approved by the Board in the field of work to be installed, serviced or monitored and have at least five years working experience in the alarm industry covering the actual installation or monitoring of alarms.
Approved training information can be found here.
Examination Requirements
Qualifying Agents must pass an examination designed to measure knowledge and competence in each classification for which they have applied. Examination Candidate Information Bulletin
Renewal Requirements
Qualifying Agent licenses expire the last day of the 24th month following issuance. In order to renew the licensee must provide two (2) color passport style photos, and proof of the required sixteen (16) hours of continuing professional education obtained during the two (2) year period since issuance or the previous renewal.
Grace Period
The grace period for your license is 90 days. When you renew during the grace you are charged a late fee of 10% of renewal fee for each month late within grace period.
After grace period, will need to request reinstatement of license. After processing this request will be notified steps to reapply for license.
Continuing Education: How many education hours do I need?
16 hours of continuing education.