The Increasing Demand For Security Officers & The NJ Security Officer Registration Act (SORA)

The Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) has been in effect since July 2017, and it requires all persons who work as a security officer in New Jersey to be registered with the State. The demand for security officers is rising, and with that rise comes more regulations on these workers. Security officers are now required by law to carry liability insurance and complete training courses before they hit the streets of New Jersey.

The demand for security officers is rising.

The demand for security officers is rising. With an increase in crime, terrorism and workplace violence, there has been a significant increase in the need for trained and qualified security officers. In response to this increased need, New Jersey passed legislation requiring all licensed companies providing guard services (Security Officer Registration Act) to register their employees with their local municipality or county sheriff’s office within 30 days of employment.

New Jersey has increased its requirements for security officers.

The State of New Jersey has increased its requirements for security officers. The new regulations, which were created by SORA (Security Officer Registration Act), require all security officers to register with the state and obtain a valid SORA license. The registration process is mandatory for all individuals who work or intend to work as a security officer in New Jersey.

The new law also requires that all applicants complete training courses specified by their employers or agencies before they can take on any duties as an employee or independent contractor of that company/agency. This includes courses related to criminal justice principles, ethics, human relations skills and first aid training among others

Starting in July of 2019, all security officers will need to be regulated by the Security Officers Registration Act (SORA).

What is SORA?

The New Jersey State Police has created a new registration system that requires all security officers in New Jersey to register with them as a condition of employment. This means that any person working as a guard or patrolman must have their fingerprints taken, pass criminal background checks, and meet other requirements before they can work for any employer who employs 10 or more people on any given day.

What is SORA?

SORA is a New Jersey law that requires all persons who work as a security officer in New Jersey to be registered with the State. This includes both armed and unarmed officers, as well as private investigators and other persons authorized to act as an agent of a property owner or employer.

The registration process consists of three parts: training, testing, and background checks. In order to get your license you must complete these steps within one year after completing your training course (or getting hired by a company). The cost for each step is $100 per year plus any fees charged by third parties such as credit bureaus or criminal history repositories.

SORA Requirements

To become a security officer in New Jersey, you must:

Be at least 20 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent. This can include an equivalency test such as the GED (General Educational Development).
Possess a valid driver’s license from New Jersey or any other state that is not suspended or revoked for more than six months and has had no more than two motor vehicle violations within the past three years; must be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to perform job duties without assistance; must pass background check conducted by State Police/NJ DMV/FBI; must register with the State of New Jersey

The Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) became effective on July 1, 2017 and requires all persons who work as a security officer in New Jersey to be registered with the State.

The Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) became effective on July 1, 2017 and requires all persons who work as a security officer in New Jersey to be registered with the State. The purpose of this act is to ensure that only qualified people are hired as security officers and that they have completed appropriate training.

Conclusion

As we have seen, the Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) is a new law that requires all security officers in New Jersey to be registered with the state. This means that you will need to take a course, pass an exam and pay for your license before starting work as a security officer. However, if you are already licensed then there will be no changes to how you operate because of this legislation.