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DPSST was recently notified by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) that costs associated with criminal history background checks will be increasing. The increase in fees will be effective January 1, 2019. The fee for background checks effective on January 1, 2019 will be $41.25.
This information is especially important for private security companies that use preprinted checks to pay application and background fees for their applicants. Effective January 1, 2019 applicants will receive a deficiency email for the additional $1.25 if it is not included with their application packet.
Below you will find the new fee structure effective January 1, 2019 for new applicants:
 Please note applicants are still responsible for paying any applicable licensing, certification and application-related fees in addition to the background check fee.
 We have a new face in our program. Michelle is the program’s Certification and Licensing Background Investigator. Please welcome Michelle Morrison to DPSST!
Here is a little about Michelle, from Michelle -
I previously worked with Yamhill Juvenile Corrections for 16 years as a program coordinator specializing in substance abuse related programs. I also spent two years as a job coach contracting with the Department of Human Services TANF Unit.
I started with DPSST in August of 2018 and am I very excited for the opportunity to put my skills to use and to be part of such a great team!
I am married with two children in college and in my free time, which isn’t a lot, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping and taking road trips with my family. And yes, I am that person that stops at all the tourist destinations and as a result, I have a fridge covered in souvenir magnets.
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 Become a better instructor!
How can I be a better instructor, you may ask. You simply need to ask Department staff to audit one of your classes. The most common comment from those audited has been, “Thanks! This wasn’t so bad.”
When your instructor audit is complete, Department staff provides feedback, suggestions and ideas to enhance training delivery. You may then incorporate these suggestions into your training delivery.
Instructors want to be the best they can be; giving their students the knowledge and skills needed to be safe and perform well as a private security professional. Become the best! Provide your instructional schedules and Department staff will coordinate a time to audit your training.
Submit your schedule to: PSInstructorFeedback at psinstfeedback@dpsst.state.or.us.
Congratulations to the following Instructors for being the first to complete the entire audit process:
Alyssa Shipman
Logan Nichols
Peter Norkeveck
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 Did you know the Department hosts WebEx meetings once a quarter for unarmed instructors?
Attendance to the WebEx meeting is not required, however it is encouraged. As a bonus for attending, you can submit your attendance to the unarmed instructor WebEx as continuing education.
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Here are some highlights from our most recent WebEx:
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Form PS-20 - We discussed form changes and clarified the 120 days is calculated from the date signed by the employing manager, not by the individuals signature date.
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Form PS-6 - We reviewed filling out the form and discussed common errors such as; checking the correct box for the training received, instructors initials missing from the pass or fail boxes and instructor initials missing from the sworn statement in the instructor section.
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Accredited Training - We reviewed the approved use of accredited training. A company who holds accreditation through the Department can use the accredited training for their employees only and is not approved for use with students not employed by the company who holds the accredited training with the Department.
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Continuing Education - We discussed ways to complete continuing education through attendance or participation with sub-committees.
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DPSST Handgun IDC - Rob Meeks and 3 members of the armed sub-committee will attended the DPSST Handgun IDC on September 17, 2018.
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Department News - We discussed the Departments new e-mail subscription service, GovDelivery and also the Agency's presence on Facebook.
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Let’s say, for example, certified private security provider Tom (who is between security jobs right now), goes to Las Vegas over the weekend, has a little bit too much fun, and gets arrested on theft charges. Tom does not report the arrest to the Department. Fast forward a few months to when Tom is now working in his new position in retail loss prevention, and has also now been convicted of theft. Does this raise any concerns with you? If it doesn’t, it should – but why?
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1. Tom was convicted of a disqualifying crime.
a. Because the criminal charge went unreported to the Department, we may never know about it. Arresting agencies and courts (in and out of state) have no requirement to report arrests or criminal charges of private security certificate holders to the Department
2. If Tom did not disclose it to us, odds are, he did not disclose it to his employer, so they wouldn’t know to report it to the Department, either. Unfortunately, not all employers run preliminary background checks on new hires to avert this issue.
3. His employer now has a person who was convicted of a disqualifying theft crime, working loss prevention for them.
a. Not only is Tom working unlawfully; but
b. He is also creating a huge liability issue for his employer.
Any private security provider or applicant who is charged with a crime must notify his or her employer or, if not employed, the Department no later than 48 hours after the charge is filed.
- The Department must be notified no more than 48 hours after the charge is filed.
- The initial notification may be made by telephone or with the 48 Hour Required Reporting form.
Additionally, should any certified armed private security provider become ineligible to purchase, own or possess a firearm, the provider and the manager, employer or supervisor of the provider must notify the Department within 48 hours of the circumstances causing the ineligibility.
How can your company be sure that you don’t have to worry about Tom working for you in the future? Education. As part of your new hire process, simply tell your professionals that while it may be embarrassing, it’s a requirement for all Private Security certificate or license holders to report criminal charges to you as the employer- or directly to the Department if they’re no longer employed by you, but still hold the certification or license.
If you have any questions about criminal charge reporting, please contact the Private Security Unit at 503-378-8531.
References: Oregon Revised Statute 181A.855, Oregon Administrative Rule 259-060-0015(7) and 259-060-0015(8).
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During the August 24, 2018 Private Security/Investigator Policy Committee, Donovan Beard was presented with a certificate of recognition for the time he devoted to the policy committee and chairing the armed subcommittee. Donovan was first appointed to serve on the policy committee on October 23, 2014.
Individuals that serve on the Board, the PS/PI Policy Committee or subcommittees volunteer their time as representatives for the private security/private investigator industry. Each member acts as a conduit for the exchange of information between the constituency, the associations they represent and the committee.
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These members take into consideration the statewide impact on agencies and other disciplines when making decisions. In addition to volunteering their time on the policy committee, each individual serves on a subcommittee that best matches their representation.
Although DPSST was only able to present Donovan Beard his certificate in person, we would like to publicly recognize and thank the following individuals for their time to improve the industry’s standards:
Ray Byrd – Former Vice-Chair
Dwayne Fund – Healthcare representative
Donovan Beard – Armed Security representative
Roberta Smiley - Alarm Subcommittee
Jim Scott - Armed Subcommittee
In addition, we have the following vacancies on the policy committee:
Armed Security Representative - In the recruitment process
Armed Subcommittee - In the recruitment process
Alarm Monitor Subcommittee - In the recruitment process
Public member – currently vacant, recruitment process underway
To register for a class provided by DPSST Private Security you will need to submit an application.
1. Review the class calendar for private security to find what classes and dates are available.
The example below is for a manager course. Please note on the right side: deadline for submission date. If it says FULL, we are no longer accepting registration for this class.
 2. After you have reviewed the class calendar, write the date you would like to request in the ‘Training Request’ section of either Forms PS-1 or PS-21.
 3. Submit your completed application to the Department. We will take care of the rest.
Once your application is received and processed you will receive a registration e-mail confirming the class date and location you were registered for. Two weeks prior to the class you will receive a second e-mail with the address and required materials for attending class.
Here are a few tips to remember:
- While you are on the Private Security website you can also print out the required forms.
- Always write your current e-mail address on the application.
- Our staff cannot register you for a class over the phone or via email. Registration will only be accepted by application submission.
If you need to cancel your class or reschedule for a new class date, please contact our office by phone or e-mail.
 Did you know... when you receive a Notice of Deficiency you have 21 days to correct the deficiency?
- Contact with the office can be a phone call, e-mail, or submission of items that are needed.
Did you know... if the deficiency is not corrected within 21 days of the date of the Notice of Deficiency, the application process will be administratively terminated?
- Once the application process has been administratively terminated, the applicant may not perform private security services.
- Applicants will be required to re-submit an application packet with all deficiencies corrected, including new fees and proof of valid training.
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If you have submitted a NEW application and it is terminated, you must begin the process as a NEW applicant.
- You will need NEW fees, fingerprints, Basic Training (Form PS-6 is valid for 180 days from the date the training was completed, if you reapply within 180 days from the date training was completed, no new training is required), and the initial application packet.
If you have submitted a RENEWAL application and it is terminated, you must begin the process from the last time your certification was valid.
- You will need to submit the RENEWAL packet, renewal training, (if you reapply within 180 days from the date training was completed, no new training is required), and the renewal fee.
- If you are now expired, you will need to add the late fee to your submission.
Did you know... the Administrative Termination notices go out via e-mail to the individual and the Executive Manager of record for each employer listed.
To find out what is currently happening with PSIPC or any of the subcommittees, please visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DPSST/BD/pages/index.aspx
Find all contact information for each individual that serves on the PSIPC or any of the subcommittees, all meeting agendas prior to and the meeting minutes following each meeting.
PSIPC Roster
All administrative rule changes that are open for public comment can be found at
http://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/SC/Pages/ProposedRulesPublicComment.aspx
Important information for armed private security professionals, private security firearms instructors and managers employing armed providers (Updated 11/2/18)
Websites:
Department of Private Security
Department of Private Investigators
Contact us by email:
Security: dpsst.security@state.or.us
Investigator: dpsst.investigators@state.or.us
Phone: 503-378-8531
Office hours are: 8:00am - 4:30pm PST, Monday through Friday
Department Directory
The PSPI offices will be closed for New Year's Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2019
DPSST's Private Security and Private Investigators Program provides training and licensing services to its constituents in an industry-initiated effort to enhance professionalism among member-businesses and employees who provide services in the state of Oregon. The program works together with its policy committee members and the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to establish professional standards, provide training to assist constituents in meeting these standards and enforce licensure and certification requirements for private security professionals and private investigators.
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