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 SORA training is mandated for all contract security  officer positions throughout New Jersey. SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), and  get fingerprinted , completion of a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor.

 Proper government issued identification is required for each step

WHAT DOES SORA TRAINING INCLUDE?

The SORA training course includes, but are not limited to, the following subject matter

Initial 24 Hour SORA Training Class :

•  Diamond  (SORA) Security  Training Solutions Company Orientation
• Home Land Security and Counter Terrorism
• Communication/ Emergency Response
• Role of a Security Officer
• Security  Measures: Theft Prevention and Deterrence
• The Use Of Force
• Street Gangs
• Detention of Suspects
• Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Suspicious  Letters and Packages
• Suicide Bombers  and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED’s)
• First Aid    Awareness
• Incident Command      System
• Ethics
• Report Writing
• Fire Safety
• Requirements on becoming Armed Security Officer
• Preparing for the Interview and Resume writing

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PRE-REGISTRATION BEFORE TAKING THE CLASS

  REQUIRED!

WHAT ARE THE SORA REQUIREMENTS?

1. Must be at least 18 years of age

2. Must posses a valid photo ID with valid expiration date, i.e. Drivers License, Passport, etc.

3. Must register and possess “30 day Temporary Certificate of Registration as a Security Officer”. This registration is issued by the New Jersey State Police. 

Click the link below 

https://eapps.njsp.org/applicant/logon.do 

to obtain your 30 day temporary certificate. You must pay for the certificate when applying.

4. You must also be fingerprinted by the state licensed agency their web site is  

Click the link below 

www.identogo.com/locations/new-jersey  

You will only have 30 days to complete the process which includes your SORA class. 

5.  Viable   credentials and proof of identity is  critical to meeting the requirements of the

(SORA)  Security Officer Registration Act and the State Police strict guidelines .

To Move forward in the Security Officer Class you must have:

A temporary Certificate of Registration as a security officer  PLUS:

• A valid photo  identification with a valid expiration date (an out of state Driver’s      License is acceptable);
• A  valid current New Jersey   photo drivers license 
• US Passport or  Alien Registration card with foreign passport;
• OR Photo ID   issued by any Federal, State, or Municipal Government.

1. How do I apply for a Security Officer Certification? 

(FIRST TIME APPLICANT ONLY)

1. www.njsp.org
2. Click on Services drop down menu
3. Click on SORA

4. Review this HELP PAGE, The Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) (PDF) and Security Officer Rules and Regulations (PDF) before opening an application.

5. Once you have reviewed the necessary information proceed with the application process.

6. Click on the appropriate "Security Officer"
Utilize desktop and/or laptop computer for application process. NO mobile devices.
Maintain record of Logon ID, Password and Hint Question.
Information on profile page should be accurate and complete.
Always use your personal email. Do NOT use work, company, and/or Instructors email.
It is the applicant's responsibility to keep their profile up to date; address, email, telephone, etc.
*If you have EVER made application, regardless if it was, "Withdrawn" "Expired" "Denied" or "Approved", you are in the SORA database and need to enter as a "Returning Applicant".

 How do I pay for the application?

Payment must be made using a credit or debit card issued by Visa, MasterCard or Discover. If you do not have one, you can use a Visa gift card. *All fees are non-refundable.

Application Fees

Security Officer Initial

$75.00

Security Officer Renewal

$78.75 *(includes FP Archive Fee   $18.75)

These fees do not include the price for the actual SORA Classes  Required to take by the NJSP

Utilize desktop and/or laptop computer for application process.
Do NOT back out of application. Payment process may take several minutes.
Refreshing the page may result in multiple payments/applications.

 How do I get fingerprinted correctly for SORA?

You must be fingerprinted using the MorphoTrust form provided at the end of the Security Officer application. This form is already filled out with the required information for fingerprinting. If you do not use the correct form provided, we will not receive your fingerprint information and you will need to be printed again. To schedule an appointment, you can call the phone number at the bottom of the form or go to www.bioapplicant.com/nj.

OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS

Out of state or those applicants who work or reside beyond a twenty (20) mile radius of the New Jersey border will be permitted to submit "ink and roll" fingerprint cards. These applicants may submit cards directly to the Private Detective Unit. These cards must be accompanied by the completed Universal Form and a check payable to MorphoTrust,

Do NOT submit fingerprint cards directly to MorphoTrust. Please forward the two (2) "ink and roll" fingerprint cards per application, the properly completed Universal Form and check or money order payable to MorphoTrust in the correct amount to:
New Jersey State Police
Private Detective Unit SORA/Fingerprinting
PO Box 7068
West Trenton, NJ 08628

*No person shall be issued a certificate of registration as a security officer under the provisions of this section if the person has been convicted, as indicated by a criminal history record background check performed pursuant to the provisions of this section, of: a crime of the first, second, third or fourth degree; any offense involving the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2; or any offense where the registration of the individual would be contrary to the public interest, as determined by the Superintendent. Each applicant shall submit to the Superintendent the applicant's fingerprints and written consent for a criminal history record background check to be performed. The Superintendent shall compare these to fingerprints on file with the State Bureau of Identification in the Division of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, consistent with applicable State and federal laws, rules and regulations. The applicant shall bear the cost for the criminal history record background check, including all costs of administering and processing the check.
There is NO statute of limitations on fingerprint hits. All applicants will be responsible for providing court documentation of any/all open cases, warrants and final court dispositions. Applicants with expunged and/or sealed criminal records may be considered. State of New York Certificate of Relief is no longer accepted, as per recent case law.

How  long is my Security Officer Certification good for and How do I renew?

The Security Officer Certification is good for a period of 2 years at which time a renewal application must be submitted prior to the expiration of the certification.
*Noteworthy Info: A first time applicant ONLY receives a (30) day Temporary Certification. Upon expiration, applicant must discontinue work until SORA certification is approved. Ninety days prior to expiration, you will be notified via email that it is time to renew. Subsequent emails are sent at 60 days and 30 days prior to expiration. Emails are sent to the email address that is listed on your personal profile.

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*Renewal of Security Officer Certification:

1. Enter the system as a "Returning Applicant" by following the steps indicated in #1 above.
2. If you forgot Log On and/or password, follow steps as indicated in #6 below.

*Noteworthy Info: Ninety days prior to expiration, you will be notified via email that it is time to renew. Subsequent emails are sent at 60 days and 30 days prior to expiration. Emails are sent to the email address that is listed on your personal profile. Log into the application, under the "Security Officer" tab click on "Submit Renewal." The renewal must be paid using Visa, MasterCard or Discover. In addition to the renewal application, an 8 hour refresher training course provided by a SORA certified instructor must be completed prior to the expiration date. *See #4 above on How to Find an Instructor.