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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 11.6Art. 10§ 7599 Alarm Manager Certification Requirements

§ 7599 Alarm Manager Certification Requirements

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§ 7599 Alarm Manager Certification Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You need at least 2 years of experience working in an alarm company to apply for a manager certificate.
  • •A year of experience means working at least 2,000 hours in an alarm company job.
  • •You must prove your work experience with papers from your boss or other proof the director accepts.
  • •You have to be at least 18 years old, pass a test, and pay fees to apply.

Example

If you worked 20 hours a week at an alarm company for 2 years, you might not qualify.

Because 20 hours a week for 2 years is only 2,080 hours total, which is just over 1 year of experience (since 1 year needs 2,000 hours). You’d need to work more hours to meet the 2-year requirement.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7599 Alarm Manager Certification Requirements

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an applicant for a qualified manager certificate for an alarm company operator license shall: (a) Have had at least two years’ experience in alarm company work or the equivalent thereof as determined by the director. A year’s experience shall consist of not less than 2,000 hours of actual compensated alarm company work performed by each applicant preceding the filing of an application. Applicants shall substantiate the claimed years and hours of qualifying experience and the exact details as to the character and nature thereof by written certifications from employers on forms prescribed by the director, subject to independent verification by the director as they may determine. In the event the applicant is unable to supply a written certification from an employer, the applicant may offer such other written certifications as may be properly considered by the director. In addition, applicants shall supply such evidence for consideration, as may be required by the director. (b) Be at least 18 years of age. (c) Complete and forward to the bureau an application for a qualified manager certificate for an alarm company operator license, which shall be on a form prescribed by the director. The application shall be accompanied by two classifiable sets of the applicant’s fingerprints. (d) Pass the required examination. (e) Pay the required application and examination fees to the chief. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 376, Sec. 30. (AB 830) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 7583.1 Private Patrol Operator Licensing
  • § 7593 Alarm Company License Application
  • § 7599.6 Examination Application Deadlines
  • § 7504 Collateral Recovery Certification Requirements
  • § 7594 Alarm Company Trade Names

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7599.
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