Associate a new security guard to your company

Learn how to add a new security guard to your company.

Who is required to do this?

Any company that wants to employ a new security guard with an active license must follow the process below.

How to add an associate 

Gather the required information

For unarmed security guards:

  • Security guard license or application number

For armed security guards:

  • Security guard license or application number
  • Security guard's current firearms certificate with your company (issued by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission) 

Add an associate online

Log into SecureAccess Washington (SAW)

Don't have a SAW account? Learn how to create a SAW account.

Learn how to manage employees in the Professional and Business Licensing system. 

Add an associate by mail

Mail a completed Private Security Guard Company Association Request form to:

Public Protection Services
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401

Need additional help? Here's how to contact us:

call Phone: 360-664-6611
(TTY: Call 711)
mail Email: security@dol.wa.gov
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