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SECURITY

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SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING PROFESSIONALS

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The following classes are available for training, you
MUST sign up, register and pay for your class online, 48 hours before attending.

SORA INITIAL CLASS is a 24-hour class and will be
scheduled over 2 days. Please check the date you would like to attend and click on the registration date.

SORA RENEWAL is an 8-hour class and will be scheduled
below

ALL PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ON OUR SECURE PAGE

SORA / Security Officer Help Page & FAQ's

How do I apply for a Security Officer Certification? (FIRST TIME APPLICANT ONLY)

1. www.njsp.org
2. Click on Services drop down menu
3. Click on SORA
4. Review this HELP PAGE, The Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) (PDF) and Security Officer Rules and Regulations (PDF) before opening an application.
5. Once you have reviewed the necessary information proceed with the application process.
6. Click on the appropriate "Security Officer, Instructor, Agency Owner and Bounty Hunter Applications" at bottom of page.

*Noteworthy Info: Utilize desktop and/or laptop computer for application process. NO mobile devices.
Maintain record of Logon ID, Password and Hint Question.
Information on profile page should be accurate and complete.
Always use your personal email. Do NOT use work, company, and/or Instructors email.
It is the applicant's responsibility to keep their profile up to date; address, email, telephone, etc.

*If you have EVER made application, regardless if it was, "Withdrawn" "Expired" "Denied" or "Approved", you are in the SORA database and need to enter as a "Returning Applicant".

How do I pay for the application?

Payment must be made using a credit or debit card issued by Visa, MasterCard or Discover. If you do not have one, you can use a Visa gift card. *All fees are non-refundable.

Application Fees

*Noteworthy Info:
Utilize desktop and/or laptop computer for application process.
Do NOT back out of application. Payment process may take several minutes.
Refreshing the page may result in multiple payments/applications.

Why was my SORA application denied?

No person shall be issued a certificate of registration as a security officer under the provisions of this section if the person has been convicted, as indicated by a criminal history record background check performed pursuant to the provisions of this section, of: a crime of the first, second, third or fourth degree; any offense involving the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2; or any offense where the registration of the individual would be contrary to the public interest, as determined by the Superintendent. Each applicant shall submit to the Superintendent the applicant's fingerprints and written consent for a criminal history record background check to be performed. The Superintendent shall compare these to fingerprints on file with the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations. The applicant shall bear the cost for the criminal history record background check, including all costs of administering and processing the check.

*Noteworthy Info: There is NO statute of limitations on fingerprint hits. Expunged records may be considered. The Private Detective Unit is not permitted to provide legal advice.

As a matter of information, the New Jersey State Police Private Detective Unit, on behalf of the Superintendent of the State Police, is the regulating authority for the private security industry in this state.

The SORA initial training includes, but is not limited to the following subject matter:

Security Officers Training Pros Orientation
NJ Attorney General’s Use of Force Policy
Terrorism Awareness
Cargo Theft
Security Measures: Prevention and Deterrence
New Jersey’s Critical Infrastructure Awareness
Suspicious Letters and Packages
Suicide Bombers and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED’s)
First Aid Awareness
Incident Command System
Ethics
Report Writing
Street Gangs
Verbal Judo

WHEN ARE THE SORA CLASSES OFFERED?

SORA training classes are typically offered on a bi-weekly basis throughout the month.

WHAT ARE THE SORA REQUIREMENTS?

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess a valid photo ID with valid expiration date, Driver’s License, Passport, etc.
After registration, you must print “30-day Temporary Certificate of Registration as a Security Officer. This registration is issued by the New Jersey State Police. Go to the state police logon here: https://eapps.njsp.org/applicant/logon.do to obtain your 30-day temporary certificate. You must pay for the certificate when applying.

You must also be fingerprinted by the state licensed agency (Morpho Trak), their web site is https://www.bioapplicant.com/nj. You will only have 30 days to complete the process which includes your SORA class. It is recommended that you schedule your class first and then apply for your certificate with the NJSP. SORA has very strict guidelines when it comes to credentials and proof of identity: You must present a temporary Certificate of Registration as a security officer AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WHEN YOU ARIVE FOR YOUR FINGERPRINT APPOINTMENT

A valid photo identification with a valid expiration date (an out of state Driver’s License is acceptable);
An expired New Jersey photo driver’s license in combination with a current non – photo license;
US Passport or Alien Registration card with foreign passport;
OR Photo ID issued by any Federal, State, or Municipal Government.

SORA FAQ’s

Q 1. How do I apply for a Security Officer Certification?

Go to: https://eapps.njsp.org/applicant/logon.do

Click on First Time SORA Applicant
Unarmed Security Officer Certification
Follow the instructions

Q2. I forgot my Password / Login ID, how can I get it?

First go to the Security Officer and Instructor Application box, https://eapps.njsp.org/applicant/logon.do

click on returning applicant. At the bottom of the page select either " Forgot Your Password" or "Forgot Your Logon ID"? (Click Here). Passwords are e-mailed to the e-mail address listed in your personal profile.

Q 3. How do I pay for the application?

Click on unarmed security officer certification. Payment must be made using a debit card or credit card issued by Visa or MasterCard. If you do not have one, you can also use a Visa gift card. You must pay a non-refundable fee of $75.00 to complete the Security Officer application process.

Q 4. How do I get fingerprinted correctly?

You MUST print the SAGEM MORPHO fingerprint form and 30-Day Temporary Certificate from your online application. This form will contain all your application information and the following:

Block #19: 45:19A4

Block #20: Security Officer Certification

Block #21: ORI # NJ920670Z

Block #22: APP and 4 numbers If you do not use the correct form and/or correct information, we will not receive your fingerprint information and you must be fingerprinted again and pay an additional $78.00.

Q 5. How much does it cost to be fingerprinted?

The cost is $78.00. After you complete your application and print the Sagem Morpho fingerprint form, you will need the information from this form to make your appointment with Sagem Morpho. You can make your fingerprint appointment on line at www.bioapplicant.com/nj.

Q 6. How long is my security officer certification good for?

A Security Officer Certification is valid for two years after the issued date. The certification must be renewed every two years. Security Officers must submit their renewal application and non-refundable $60.00 prior to the expiration of the current license. Security Officers are also required to complete an 8-hour refresher course provided by a Certified Security Officer Instructor, prior to the expiration of their current certification. Security Officer Instructors shall upload the training results and photo prior to the expiration of the security officer certification. Armed Officers must renew every year.

Q 7. Do all current Security Officers have to comply with SORA or are they grand fathered” in?

Active security officers can continue to be employed by their current employer. As of January 8, 2007, anyone hired by a Licensed Security Agency must comply with SORA. Anyone performing security functions as defined in the Security Officer Registration Act (SORA), must obtain a Security Officer Certification prior to July 1, 2007.

Q 8. Do active law enforcement officers have to comply with the requirements of SORA?

Active law enforcement officers working in an off-duty security capacity for a Licensed Security Agency must obtain a Security Officer Certification. They must provide their SBI number in their application, but do not have to submit fingerprints, or attend the security officer training course. Instructors shall verify the officer’s identity and active-duty status. Once this has been confirmed, the instructor will upload “pass” for the officer’s test results and the officer’s digital photo. The instructor will also generate an email to the Private Detective Unit (PDU) including the police officers name, SBI number and applicant ID Number.

pdu@gw.njsp.org

Q9. What happens if I don’t submit fingerprints or complete the training course within 30 days?

Failure to meet all the certification requirements within 30 days will cause your security officer application to be denied. The applicant must then submit a new application as well as the non- refundable $75.00 fee. The applicant must return to the application process and login with their existing log in ID and password. Then, select the rectangular box on the left side, “Returning Application” then either Instructor or Security Officer Application. The applicant will submit payment and print the new Morpho Fingerprinting Form. You will not be permitted to print a new 30- Day Temporary Certificate.

The applicant then needs to be fingerprinted under their new Applicant ID number. If the applicant had successfully completed a training course, the instructor can upload the existing test results and photo to the new Applicant ID number. Otherwise, they must search the instructor registry to locate a Certified Security Officer Instructor in their area.

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