ILLINOIS SECURITY CONTRACTOR LICENSING
TEST 104 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TESTED
QUESTIONS COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ Who is exempt from the licensure provisions of the Private
Security Contractors Act?
Answer: Employees of the United States, Illinois, or political
subdivisions while performing official duties.
◉ What is required for a person to be licensed as a private security
contractor?
Answer: Must be at least 21 years old, not have felony convictions,
and possess good moral character.
◉ What is the minimum experience required for licensure as a
private security contractor?
Answer: A minimum of 3 years of experience in the last 5 years in
relevant security management roles.
◉ What happens if a private security contractor does not maintain
general liability insurance?
Answer: Their license will be canceled without a hearing.
, ◉ What is the age requirement for licensure as a private security
contractor?
Answer: At least 21 years of age.
◉ What type of criminal history disqualifies a person from becoming
a private security contractor?
Answer: A felony conviction unless 10 years have passed since full
discharge.
◉ What is a continuing requirement for licensure as a private
security contractor?
Answer: Good moral character.
◉ What type of training is required for security officers at nuclear
facilities?
Answer: Completion of background screening and training
mandated by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
◉ What is the role of the Department in the licensure process for
private security contractors?
Answer: The Department issues licenses and may approve
alternative experience for applicants.
TEST 104 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TESTED
QUESTIONS COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ Who is exempt from the licensure provisions of the Private
Security Contractors Act?
Answer: Employees of the United States, Illinois, or political
subdivisions while performing official duties.
◉ What is required for a person to be licensed as a private security
contractor?
Answer: Must be at least 21 years old, not have felony convictions,
and possess good moral character.
◉ What is the minimum experience required for licensure as a
private security contractor?
Answer: A minimum of 3 years of experience in the last 5 years in
relevant security management roles.
◉ What happens if a private security contractor does not maintain
general liability insurance?
Answer: Their license will be canceled without a hearing.
, ◉ What is the age requirement for licensure as a private security
contractor?
Answer: At least 21 years of age.
◉ What type of criminal history disqualifies a person from becoming
a private security contractor?
Answer: A felony conviction unless 10 years have passed since full
discharge.
◉ What is a continuing requirement for licensure as a private
security contractor?
Answer: Good moral character.
◉ What type of training is required for security officers at nuclear
facilities?
Answer: Completion of background screening and training
mandated by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
◉ What is the role of the Department in the licensure process for
private security contractors?
Answer: The Department issues licenses and may approve
alternative experience for applicants.
