Has your Company Applied for an Entity License Yet? 

All entities engaged in the business of providing private security in the state of Oregon must have a valid DPSST issued license or Temporary Authorization Form to operate as a private security entity as of January 1, 2024.

What does “engaged in the business of providing private security” mean? It includes recruiting, soliciting, supplying, or employing private security professionals, supervisory managers, or executive managers for an agreed remuneration or rate of pay to perform private security services. Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 259-059-0010(5). This includes employing, contracting, or subcontracting private security professionals to provide private security services.

Please visit our website at: https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/PSEntity/Pages/default.aspx for information on how to apply for the private security entity license or if you have additional questions. We are here to assist with the compliance process and answer any questions you may have. You may contact the Entity Licensing staff by emailing at PSE@dpsst.oregon.gov or by calling 503-378-8531 and choosing option 2 to speak with entity staff.