An Alarm Company Qualified manager is the individual who manages the day-to-day business of an Alarm Company Operator. An Alarm Company Operator operates a business that sells (at the buyer's home or business), installs, monitors, maintains, services, or responds to alarm systems or supervises such actions. (An owner, partner, or corporate officer may serve as the qualified manager, or may hire someone to fill this role.) Requirements: o Be 18 or older. o Undergo a criminal history background check through the DOJ and the FBI. o Have two years (4,000 hours) of paid experience in alarm company work or the equivalent. o Pass a multiple-choice examination covering the Alarm Company Act. o Have committed no offense or violation of the Alarm Company Act that would be grounds for license suspension or revocation. Exams are given by a State contracted company known as PSI. If the individual meets the minimum requirements for admittance to the examination after the application has been reviewed and approved, he/she will receive a letter to contact PSI for scheduling. Application and Exam Fee - $350 DOJ Fingerprint Processing Fee - $32 FBI Fingerprint processing Fee - $17 Renewal Fee - $225 The initial license is valid for 2 years. Each renewal cycle extends the registration for an additional 2 years. Average time to process an application is 30-60 days. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 11.6
