Can a felon be a security guard? What state rules say

Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (BPC Sections 7581 and 7583.9)

Applicants for a BSIS Security Guard Registration must undergo a criminal history background check through the FBI and DOJ.

Upon receipt of an application for employee registration that indicates a prior criminal record, the Board may register such employee who has previously been convicted of a misdemeanor provided that the criminal record does not prohibit the issuance of a weapon permit under state or federal law

Any felony conviction may be cause for the Board to deny an application for employee registration and/or weapon permit. The Board shall inquire into the nature of the crime, the age of the individual at the time of the crime, the length of time elapsed since the crime was committed, evidence of rehabilitation and present fitness, and other underlying facts and circumstances surrounding such criminal conviction and, in its discretion, may allow the employee to be registered.

Under no circumstances shall the Board issue an exposed or concealed weapon permit to any applicant who has been convicted of a felony without first having been provided with proof of a pardon or restoration of civil rights which specifically states the restoration of the right to carry firearms.

The Board shall be authorized to suspend any license or registration without a prior hearing, if the applicant makes a false statement in the application or has been convicted of a felony and has not had all his or her civil rights restored pursuant to law, and any weapons permit issued shall stand suspended at the same time as the suspension of the license or registration. Upon request, the licensee or registrant shall be entitled to a hearing on such matter subsequent to the suspension.

The Board shall be authorized to suspend any license or registration without a prior hearing, if the applicant makes a false statement in the application or has been convicted of a felony and has not had all their civil rights restored pursuant to law, and any weapons permit issued shall be automatically suspended at the same time as the suspension of the license or registration. Upon request, the licensee or registrant shall be entitled to a hearing on such matter subsequent to the suspension.

A completed 60-month online criminal history record check from CRC.com, dated less than 60 days from the date of registration application.

I was recently charged with a crime. Do I need to report it? Reporting all criminal charges is encouraged. However, reporting is required only in certain circumstances : (1) Crimes that have as an essential element dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or misrepresentation; (2) Illegal use, possession, sale, manufacture, distribution, or transportation of a controlled substance, drug, narcotic, or alcoholic beverage; (3) Illegal use, carrying, or possession of a firearm; (4) Acts involving assault; (5) Acts involving unlawful breaking or entering, burglary, or larceny.

(3) If, after investigation, the bureau finds that the employee has not been convicted of a disqualifying offense as defined in section 4776.10 of the Revised Code within the last three years, the director shall issue to the employee an identification card

No background check is required for annual renewal, but an investigator or security guard employee shall report any conviction of a disqualifying offense to the employer and the director of public safety as a condition of continued registration.

DPS protects the public by conducting fingerprint-based background checks on applicants

Applicant has answered yes regarding a felony or misdemeanor offense. If additional information is required correspondence will be sent.

If 48 hours have passed since the submission of a substantially complete application in accordance with TAC §35.21 (including fees and electronic fingerprints), and the employee status appears as 'Not Licensed or Incomplete Application' or does not appear in the online search, the applicant may be employed in an unarmed capacity if the employer conducts a background check on the applicant including a review of the DPS Criminal History and Sex Offender databases and confirmation that the applicant is not ineligible for licensure.