A baton permit is required to carry and use a baton while on duty as a security guard. Requirements: o Be 18 or older. o Receive baton training from a Bureau certified baton training facility and instructor. o Have or obtain a valid security guard registration. Initial Fee (paid to BSIS) - $60 Renewal Fee - $40 The training facility charges a fee for training. Permit is issued by BSIS upon submitting a completed application and meeting all requirements. Permit holders need to complete the training specified in BPC Section 7585.9 within six months prior to the expiration date. The renewal application requires a licensed Baton Training Instructor to complete a certification page, included with the application, certifying completion of the training. An expired baton permit cannot be renewed. If your baton permit expires before it is renewed, you must apply for an initial permit. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Chapter 11.5.
