Rhode Island Security License
Regulated by Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General.
Requirements change often — always confirm the current rules with Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General before applying.
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.
For questions or status inquiries, please email Securitylicensing@riag.ri.gov
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.
The paperwork you need next
A licence lets you operate in Rhode Island. Winning and keeping clients takes documents — a contract your client will sign, procedures your officers follow, and a handbook your employees acknowledge. Each is available on its own:
- security services contract template — Professionally written service contract that limits liability and binds the engagement.
- security company SOP manual — Your key to limiting liability — a guided hand for emergencies and daily operations.
- security employee handbook — Without a handbook, “past practice” becomes policy as a matter of law.
- security services proposal template — Avoid the painstaking task of proposal writing — the proposal that wins contracts.
- security subcontractor agreement — For engaging independent contractors and other licensed companies for contract work.