• Completion of the PS1 application and PS27
• Fingerprints.
  
• Successful completion of the 14 hour initial introduction course and PS6.
• PS20 temporary work permit, issued by manager (if employed at time of class).
• Fee submission to DPSST for two year certification and background check.
• High school diploma, GED, 2 or 4 year degree or international equivalent.

• Completion of the PS21 application with PS27
• PS20 temporary work permit if within 30 days of expiration.
• Successful completion of the four hour refresher course.
• Fee submission to DPSST to renew two year certification (Will require late fee if packet is not received by DPSST by expiration date).
• PLEASE NOTE: If you expire for longer than 4 years, you need to apply as a new applicant.

14 MAR 2012

• All new DPSST security applicants and those who are administratively terminated and must re-apply, must have proof of high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• DPSST is eliminating 7 year criminal disqualifiers. All will now be 10 year and indefinate criminal disqualifications. New policy for disqualification will now include moral fitness violations and patterns of conduct not considered acceptable by private security professionals.
• PS27's now must be included with all applicant and renewal packets
• PS6's will now be valid for 180 days, instead of 90 days.

This is not a complete list, but states several changes which could impact many security providers. Get into touch with me for more information. See the link below for a clean copy of all the new changes

http://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/PS/docs/OARS/CLEANRuleSet.pdf

Recently DPSST has gone to a system of looking at a persons overall moral fitness. DPSST will not tell you if you will pass a background check until you apply. Generally, you may refer to DPSST's disqualification list for a list of crimes that will disqualify an applicant. Also, multiple arrests that did not result in convictions may disqualify an individual. If you have questions, please contact me directly

DPSST trainers are only required to provide the block of instruction and copy of the manual, administer the test and practical and provide the PS6 training affidavit. Generally, it remains the responsibility of the employer or provider to obtain fingerprints and certifying affidavit, have their PS1 application notarized and mail the application packet to DPSST. I provide the fingerprinting service and notary service for $10.

In the event your fingerprints are rejected and they were taken by me, contact me directly for resolution. If they were taken by someone else, another card will need to be submitted to DPSST before your packet can proceed. In either case, contact DPSST direcly and notify them you received the notice and are resolving the situation.

Something is wrong with your packet that was submitted to DPSST. Contact DPSST and let them know you received the notice. If your training was though me, contact me right away so we can resolve the problem. Keep your notice handy as it will tell us what needs to be fixed.