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OPISSC and PISGS are excited to announce the new Voluntary Accreditation Program. This accreditation program is the first of its kind in the nation for security guard and private investigation companies. For more information, click HERE. |
Private Investigator Security Guard Services (PISGS) licenses and regulates private investigation and security guard companies working in Ohio. There are more than 800 companies with 22,000 registered employees. PISGS is part of the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
Ohio law requires people or companies offering security or investigation services to obtain a license. Licensed companies also must register employees. Providing investigation or security services without a license is a crime.
A license demonstrates a basic level of professional responsibility, competence and compliance with the law. PISGS verifies a company is insured, operated by a qualifying agent with appropriate experience, and that employees undergo criminal background checks. Registered employees are continuously monitored by the state’s Rapback system, which notifies PISGS if a guard or investigator is arrested. An unlicensed company is a liability for businesses, their employees and customers, and jeopardizes public safety.
Verify a company is operating legally by asking to see their wall license. All employees will have a registration card if they are properly registered.
Or, contact PISGS for verification: 614-466-4130.