Oregon security guard license lookup (DPSST)
How to check an Oregon security guard license in the official lookup, what the result means, and what to do if the guard is not there.
Step-by-step: how to look up a guard in OregonSix digits, e.g. 0942236 steps
- Ask the guard for their name and their six-digit DPSST Private Security identification number.
- Open bpl-orsnapshot.net/IRIS_PublicInquiry/PrivateSecurity/EmployeeSearch.aspx, leave the radio on "Employee Name" or switch it to "DPSST PS Identification Number", type the name as "Last, First" and click Find.
- Do NOT read the "Status" column as a certification status. DPSST states it is the person’s EMPLOYMENT status with that employer, Active or Inactive, so a guard whose certification has lapsed can still show "Active" beside a security company’s name.
- Use the "Agency Name" column for something it is genuinely good for: confirming the guard is employed by the company that actually sent them to your site.
- Click the hyperlinked name to open the record, then confirm the certification itself is current with a future expiry, and that an Armed Private Security Professional certification is present for any armed post.
- Do not reject a record showing a Temporary Work Permit (TWP) or a Form PS-20 marked "In Process", both are lawfully eligible to work while the certification is pending.
Six digits, e.g. 094223
Live PS IRIS Employee Search results for "Smith, John", returning DPSST PS identification numbers 094223, 061387 and 124339.
Reading the lookup result & if they don't show upHow to interpret status, expiration dates, and pending applicationsResult guide
- Status. It should read active or current. Expired, inactive, suspended and revoked licenses still come back as results, so finding a record is not the same as a valid license.
- Expiration date. It has to be in the future. If the guard will work for you past that date, ask when they renew.
- License type. The standard credential is the Unarmed Private Security Professional certification. For armed work: Armed Private Security Professional certification. Make sure the type on the record matches the post, especially if they will carry a weapon.
Search the surname alone, in case the record uses a different spelling or a middle name. If there is still nothing, that is not proof either way: ask the guard for the exact name and number on their card, then contact DPSST.
If I.R.I.S. does not answer the question, DPSST directs people to its records request page at https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/Pages/PublicRecords.aspx. For a company rather than a person, the separate Private Security Entity search is at https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/psentity/pages/entity_license_search.aspx (program line 503-378-8531 ext. 2, PSE@dpsst.oregon.gov).
What credentials a guard should hold in OregonOregon issues portable credentials directly to the officer2 credentials
Armed work: Armed professionals (21+) add a basic firearms course of at least 24 hours with a written exam, a safe gun handling test and marksmanship qualification; temporary work permits do not cover armed work. Every year they requalify and take a 4-hour armed refresher, and carrying concealed on duty also takes an Oregon concealed handgun license.
How to check the security company in OregonThe Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) licenses the firm itself (Private Security Entity (PSE) License)Agency license
- Ask the company for the exact legal name on its license and its Private Security Entity (PSE) License number. A company that cannot produce a number for a license it claims to hold has told you something.
- Open the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) lookup and search for that name.
- Search the legal name, not the name on the uniform or the invoice. Brand names, DBAs, and the name on the truck are often not the licensed entity.
- Read the status and the expiry date, not just the presence of a record. An expired or suspended license still returns a result.
- If nothing comes up, ask which entity holds the license and in which state, then check that name. If the answer does not resolve, treat the license as unconfirmed and call Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) before signing.
Ask for company insurance & bonding properlyOregon requires liability coverage by statute — what to ask for on the COIRequired by law
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, the highest hard minimum found in any state. Must cover public liability, personal injury and property damage across all services provided, naming the entity as primary insured.
Bond: A corporate surety bond is one of three ways to prove ability to pay employee wages, an irrevocable letter of credit or a cash deposit are the alternatives. This is a wage-protection instrument, not public liability, and no amount is published.
If it lapses: Failure to maintain cover and failure to make the 10-day report are both rule violations exposing the entity to suspension or revocation. Not automatic.
Or. Admin. R. 259-059-0120, https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/psentity/pages/application.aspx
tessura does not verify anyone’s insurance and has no access to insurers’ records. This is guidance for doing it yourself, not legal advice.
Oregon license lookup: common questionsQuick answers on lookup timing, missing records, and armed permits5 questions
How do I look up a security guard license in Oregon?
Open the DPSST Private Security Information Records Inquiry System at bpl-orsnapshot.net and search for the guard. The record shows the license status and the expiration date, and both need to be current.
What is a security guard license called in Oregon?
The Oregon Dept. of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) issues the Unarmed Private Security Professional certification. For armed work: Armed Private Security Professional certification.
What does an Oregon security guard license number look like?
Six digits, e.g. 094223.
What if the guard does not show up in the search?
Search the surname alone, in case the record uses a different spelling or a middle name. If there is still nothing, that is not proof either way: ask the guard for the exact name and number on their card, then contact DPSST. If I.R.I.S. does not answer the question, DPSST directs people to its records request page at https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/Pages/PublicRecords.aspx. For a company rather than a person, the separate Private Security Entity search is at https://www.oregon.gov/dpsst/psentity/pages/entity_license_search.aspx (program line 503-378-8531 ext. 2, PSE@dpsst.oregon.gov).
How do I check a security company’s license in Oregon?
Companies need their own license from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST): Private Security Entity (PSE) License. Search the company’s exact legal name at bpl-orsnapshot.net and read the status and expiry date on the record.