Refers to a person who is eligible/qualified to be issued a valid License to Exercise Security Profession (LESP) of any classification or category, issued by the designated government agency after satisfying all the qualifications and requirements set forth in the IRR. It includes but is not limited to security watchmen, security guards, security officers, personal security escorts, private investigator, training officers and directors, canine handlers, canine administrators, canine evaluators, canine trainers, kennel masters, and other certified or licensed security service providers rendering or performing security, investigation, security escorting services, security hardware planners and systems designers, security hardware operators, security managers, security consultants whether employed by private security agencies, private corporations, government agencies or independently practicing or providing professional security services.

Aspiring PSPs must undergo security training, particularly the Pre-Licensing Training Program (PLTC), in an accredited Private Security Training Agency (PSTA) like Sigma Security Training Institute, Inc. (SSTII) to secure a valid License to Exercise Security Profession (LESP) as a prerequisite for a natural person to become one.

Refers to licensing pre-requisite and pre-licensing training programs that include all training and academic programs and courses with the objective of indoctrinating the individual with the basic skills and educational backgrounds necessary in the effective exercise and performance of the security and detective profession. These include, but not limited to, Basic Security Guard Course and the Security Officers Training Course subject to the conditions, requirements, and limitations prescribed by the SOSIA Security Board and subject to the approval of the Chief, PNP through Chief, SOSIA.

Refers to a license issued by the Chief, PNP through Chief, SOSIA, recognizing a natural person to be qualified to perform the duties of a Private Security Professional.

The PSP whose LESP is about to expire shall undergo two (2) mandatory training programs to be conducted by an accredited Private Security Training Agency (PSTA) like Sigma Security Training Institute, Inc. (SSTII) as follows:

1. All PSPs must undergo in-service enhancement training at least once in every 5 years preferably 3 years before the expiry of his/her LESP. The certificate of in-service Enhancement Training shall be a pre-requisite among others for the renewal of LESP. The training to be conducted is known as In-Service Enhancement Training Course.

2. All PSPs must undergo Refresher Training at least once in every 5 years preferably 2 months before the expiry of his/her LESP. The certificate of in-service Refresher Training shall be a pre-requisite among others for the renewal of LESP The training to be conducted is known as Refresher Training Course.

Refers to a license issued by the Chief, PNP through PNP, SOSIA, authorizing a person to engage in a business or operation of a PSA or PSTA, i.e. Sigma Security Services, Inc. (SSSI) and Sigma Security Training Institute, Inc. (SSTII).

Refers to any person, natural or juridical, who/which contracts, recruits, furnishes or posts any security guard or any other private security professional to perform its functions or solicit individuals, businesses, firms, or private, public or GOCCs to engage its services or those of his/her/its PSP, for hire, commission or compensation thru subscription or as a consultant/trainer to any private or public corporation whose business or transactions involve national security or interest like the operation and/or management of domestic or ocean vessels, airplanes, helicopters, seaports, airports, heliports, landing strips etc., or as consultant on any security-related matter, or to provide highly specialized security, private escort, detective and investigation services like gangway security, catering security, passenger profiling, baggage examination, providing security on board vessel or aircraft, or other security needs as determined by the SOSIA License Revocation Board (SLRB) and subject to the approval of the Chief, PNP through Chief, SOSIA.

Refers to an agency which engages in the business of providing training, academic, and other professional development programs to Private Security Professionals (PSP).

Refers to the training and academic programs and courses duly approved or prescribed by the PNP and adopted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). It shall include the pre-licensing training requirements of individual security guards and other security personnel, the periodic and non-periodic in-service skill refreshers for such security personnel, and other specialized, individual or group, private security personnel skills development.

Refers to a natural person employed by the Private Security Agency (PSA) to provide personal protection to a VIP or Protectee provided they possess a valid License to Exercise Security Profession (LESP), Special Duty Detail Order (SDDO), and Authority to Deploy Protection Agent (ADPA).

Refers to a written order issued by the Chief, PNP or his authorized representative to allow a PSA to deploy protection agents as SOSIA may define, i.e. Sigma Bravo Detective Agency, Inc.

Refers to the Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies of the PNP. It is the office primarily responsible for issuance of licenses to and regulation of PSPs, PSTAs, PSA, CGFs, and GSFs.

The LESP Categories:

1. Watchman (18-20 Years Old)

2. Regular Armed Guard (21-Above)

3. Security Officer

4. Protective Agent

5. Security Manager

6. Security Consultant

The Mandatory requirements are as follows:

· For New Applicants:

1. Fully Accomplished SOSIA Application Form

2. School Credentials (HS Diploma for SG/Watchmen) (College Diploma/TOR for SO/SM/SC)

3. Birth Certificate PSA

4. National Police Clearance (NPC)

5. PLTC Training Certificates (Pre-Licensing Training Course) for each Category

6. 2x2 ID Picture (White Background in Uniform)

For Renewal:

1. Fully Accomplished SOSIA Application Form

2. Copy of Old LESP (Back to Back)

3. National Police Clearance (NPC)

4. 2x2 ID Picture (White Background in Uniform)

5. Refresher Training Courses for Each Category

6. In Service Enhancement Security Training Course

PLTC for SG/WM 15 Days

RTC Renewal 5 Days

In Service Enhancement STC 3 Days

Security Officer 7 Days

Specialized PSPC for PA 21 Days

We Also Offers Lifelong Learning Trainings/Seminars

High Threat Emergency Casualty Care

Essential First Aid with Bleeding Control Basic Course

Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance Agent (EORA) Course

Basic and Advanced CCTV Operator Training

Basic X-Ray Operator Course

Basic Drone Operator Course - Flight 101

Incident Command System Orientation Seminar

Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness Seminar

Organizing a Disaster Control Group Seminar-Workshop for the Workplace

Fire and Earthquake Drills

Crime Analysis Detection and Investigation

Certification for Specialist in Security Investigation

Close Protection Officers Course

Gun Safety Handling-Proficiency and Marksmanship

Bomb Threat Management, Post-Blast Investigation and Counter Terrorism Studies

Basic Occupation Safety and Health Training Programs