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ODPS Investigative Unit PISGS

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Walk-In Service

Centre School
1952 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223

Monday - Friday
8 a.m - 4 p.m.

 

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PISGS General Information

PISGS General Information

New!
NOTICE: The PISGS Unit will be unavailable for Customer Service on the following dates and times:
May 15, May 22, May 29 and June 5 - from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause your company. Please visit our office after 11:30 a.m. on these days, or call our office at (614) 466-4130 for assistance.
Thank you.

WebCheck
In an effort to make getting a background check even more convenient, a National WebCheck machine enabling us to conduct BCI and FBI background checks will be available at our walk-in facility beginning on July 1, 2011.

Direct Copy is a feature we have established with BCI&I to get results in the quickest, most efficient manner.   When a background check is completed, request that the result be sent via “direct copy” to PISGS, Ohio Department of Public Safety.

This coupon - PSU 0019 Word / PDF - should be completed and taken to the WebCheck facility to ensure proper delivery of results.

To locate a WebCheck facility, log onto the Attorney General's Website.  Please contact the location directly to determine which criminal record checks are available at that location, the fee, and when a check can be completed.

PISGS Informational Seminars
Two free seminars are held each month to assist licensed providers and their staff with the task of registering, renewing, adding an FAB, and tracking their employees' registration status. This course will cover our online reports, online registrant renewals, the PISGS Web site, required forms, and portions of ORC Chapter 4749 and OAC 4501:5-1. We will also go over PISGS systems called CIMS and C/ACAM that could benefit the industry with vital information-sharing between first responders.

Online Rosters and Registration Renewals
Providers may request access to their rosters and online renewal by completing the Online Access Application (PSU 0021 Word / PDF) and submitting it to PISGS by fax at (614) 466-0342 or e-mail to PISGLR@dps.state.oh.us.

Welcome to the new qualifying agents from the most recent PISGS exam.
Click here to view the list.

 

Private Investigator & Security Services Law and Rules (PSU 0004)
PDF  (Revised 01/12)

 

Complaint Form

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Concealed Handgun Law Fact Sheet


Registration Application Forms

Forms used by a business to register their employees.

 

Employee Registration Application and Instructions (PSU 0015)
Word    PDF   (Revised 01/12)
Required to register new employee no sooner than 3 days and no later than 7 calendar days after the date employee is hired.

 

Employee Firearm Bearer Notation Application and Instructions (PSU 0016)
Word    PDF   (Revised 01/12)
This application along with the applicable OPOTC certificate is required to re-qualify or add a firearm notation to a registration.

 

Registration Renewal (PSU 0017)
Word    PDF   (Revised 01/12)
Required annually to renew a registration.

 

Termination Report (PSU 0013)
Word    PDF   (Revised 01/12)
Required within 10 business days after the termination of a registrant's employment.
 

Employee Transfer Form (PSU 0018)
Word    PDF   (Revised 04/11)
Required to change the location of a current employee from one branch to another branch office.

 

Quarterly Report (PSU 0014)
Word   PDF   (Revised 04/11)
At the end of each quarter, every licensee shall submit to the Ohio Department of Public Safety a current list of registered employees.

Provider Forms

Forms used by a business to update information regarding the license.

 

Qualifying Agent Application (PSU 0007)
Word   PDF   (Revised 01/12)
Each company is required to have at least one qualifying agent. This application and an additional $30.00 is required to add a qualifying agent.
 

Qualifying Agent Fire-Arm Bearer Application (PSU 0008)
Word   PDF   (Revised 01/12)
In order to carry a firearm in the line of duty, you must submit this application along with $15.00 and the applicable OPOTC certificate.

 

Branch Office Application (PSU 0010)
Word    PDF   (Revised 04/11)
This application in addition to $100.00 is required to start a new branch office. 
 

Multiple Change Application (PSU 0011)
Word    PDF   (Revised 01/12)
Required for: replacement of lost, damaged or stolen licenses; changing or adding a trade name; changing an address of an office location, adding or changing a mailing address or listing a person for PISGS to contact with questions regarding submitted applications.

If you changed your business name or structure, if your license expired or previously closed your business:
A new license is required. Complete the forms listed under Private Investigator/Security Guard License Application Forms and submit with appropriate fees.

Private Investigator Security Guard Services License Application Forms

Items required to obtain a company/sole proprietor PISGS license. Processing times vary, and can be from 30 to120 days. You will be contacted upon review of your application if anything is missing.

 

Licensing Requirements & Information (PSU 0005)
Word   PDF   (Revised 01/12)
A list of additional items to be included with application is noted in this document.
 

Provider Application (PSU 0006)
Word   PDF   (Revised 04/11)
This application in addition to $375.00 is required to start a new company.

 

Qualifying Agent Application (PSU 0007)
Word   PDF   (Revised 01/12)
Each company is required to have at least one qualifying agent. This application and an additional $30.00 is required to add a qualifying agent.
 

Qualifying Agent Firearm Bearer Application (PSU 0008)
Word   PDF   (Revised 01/12)
This application along with the applicable OPOTC certificate is required to re-qualify or add a firearm notation to a registration.

 

DMA Form for State-Issued Licenses (HLS 0036)
Word    PDF   (Revised 3/11)
As a result of Senate Bill 9, applicants applying for certain state licenses, including Class A (PI & SG), Class B (PI) and Class C (SG) provider licenses and renewals, are required to fill out Declaration of Material Assistance or DMA forms. Form must be filled out completely. Business information needs to be completed if the company is any business type other than a sole proprietor.
 

Private Investigator & Security Services Law and Rules (PSU 0004)
PDF   (Revised 01/12)
This along with the forms found on this site can be used as a study guide for the PISGS QA exam.