You must only hire a person or business authorised to provide security services.  Any person or company hired to provide security services must:

• be licenced
• have the correct licence activity endorsed on their licence.

Checking a licence

Anyone authorised to provide security services is issued with a licence. Ask them to show you their licence and make sure they are authorised to perform the required work. The licence has:

• a photograph of the person
• the person's name
• licence number
• expiry date
• the activities the person is licensed to undertake.

Examples where licensed security may be required

• trade shows
• general shows or fairs
• concerts
• sporting events
• business or social functions
• general public gatherings (e.g. demonstrations).