How to Become a Security Guard in Tasmania

Updated: Apr 15

  1. Age: You must be 18yo or older to apply for a Tasmania security license.

  2. Criminal Record: You cannot have a criminal record of any kind.

  3. Fingerprints: You need to submit your fingerprints in the Tas application.

  4. Passport Photo: You need to submit passport photos in your Tas application.

  5. Australian Citizen: You need to be an Australian citizen or be legally allowed to work in Tasmania. You will have to submit a copy of federal or Tas government ID in the security license application.

  6. English: You must be able to speak and write in English.

  7. Tas Approved Security License Course: You need to take a Tas approved security licensing course.

  8. Application: You can apply via the Tas online portal.

About the Author

Peter Sandru is an Instructor & Co-Founder of NDIL with over 15 years working in security. Peter has spent more than a decade conducting security operations throughout the world, primarily for corporations, law firms, and government agencies. Peter has assisted in the creation of numerous security training programs in various capacities.