Rhode Island Security License

Security Licensing Information For Rhode Island

Licensing information is available from the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General.
Click below for information regarding a Rhode Island security license.

Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General

150 South Main Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Phone: 401-274-4400

If you are interested in starting a security company in Rhode Island, obtaining a security license is a crucial step in the process. A security license allows you to legally operate a security company and provide security services to clients.

Under Rhode Island General Law §5-5.1-3, the Office of Attorney General is responsible for the licensing of the private security guard businesses. The obligation is set forth in the Rules and Regulations established pursuant to the Private Security Guard Act of 1987. Federal guidelines now require that all security guards be fingerprinted for a national background check. BCI is charged with ensuring that all security guard companies, their employees and management personnel comply with the Act. Presently, BCI has 90 active security guard licenses on file.

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Obtaining a security license is a crucial step in starting a security company in Rhode Island. By meeting the requirements set by the Rhode Island Attorney General you can legally operate a security company and provide security services to clients.