Event and Entertainment Certification

What are the minimum standards for Private Security certification?

Private security providers must be:

• At least 18 years of age; and
  

Must have earned one of the following:

• A high school diploma; a General Education Development (GED) certificate; or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited degree-granting college or university.
  

Be of good moral fitness as determined by a background check, department investigation or other reliable sources. A lack of good moral fitness includes, but is not limited to, mandatory and discretionary disqualifying misconduct as described in OAR 259-060-0310.

Please review the Background Check Information page for disqualifiers prior to applying for certification or licensure.

What training do I need to complete for Event and Entertainment Professional certification?

Event and Entertainment Online Training Information:

Event and Entertainment Online Training - New
Event and Entertainment Online Training - Renewal

How do I set up a new Workday account?

Workday New Learner Registration

Returning Workday Learners

Helpful Information regarding Workday:

Introductory to Event and Entertainment Certification
Workday Log In Instructions
Instructions for Printing Certificate in Workday

What forms do I need to submit for an Event and Entertainment Private Security certification?

Applicants must complete an application packet containing:

1. PS-1 (Application for Licensure or Certification of Private Security Services Provider);
   

2. Completed fingerprints. Please refer to our Fingerprint Requirements page for more information.
   

3. Copies of Certificates of Completion of the Event and Entertainment course and exam.

4. If currently employed, a completed Form PS-20 (Private Security Provider Temporary Work Permit)

5. Nonrefundable certification or licensure fees