Alarm Company Operators—qualifications And Examination - Alarm Companies - Business & Professions - CA

Section § 7599

This law section outlines the requirements for someone who wants to become a qualified manager for an alarm company in California. First, the applicant must have at least two years of experience working in the alarm industry, with each year consisting of at least 2,000 hours of work. They need to provide written proof of this experience, usually from their employers, and it must be verified by the director. Other necessary criteria include being at least 18 years old, submitting an application with fingerprints, passing an examination, and paying the necessary fees.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an applicant for a qualified manager certificate for an alarm company operator license shall:

(a) Have had at least two years’ experience in alarm company work or the equivalent thereof as determined by the director.

A year’s experience shall consist of not less than 2,000 hours of actual compensated alarm company work performed by each applicant preceding the filing of an application.

Applicants shall substantiate the claimed years and hours of qualifying experience and the exact details as to the character and nature thereof by written certifications from employers on forms prescribed by the director, subject to independent verification by the director as they may determine. In the event the applicant is unable to supply a written certification from an employer, the applicant may offer such other written certifications as may be properly considered by the director. In addition, applicants shall supply such evidence for consideration, as may be required by the director.

(b) Be at least 18 years of age.

(c) Complete and forward to the bureau an application for a qualified manager certificate for an alarm company operator license, which shall be on a form prescribed by the director. The application shall be accompanied by two classifiable sets of the applicant’s fingerprints.

(d) Pass the required examination.

(e) Pay the required application and examination fees to the chief.

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Section § 7599.10

This law states that the renewal rules for certificates given to qualified managers are the same as those for renewing a license for an alarm company operator. These rules can be found in specific sections of the law.

Every qualified manager certificate issued under this chapter shall be subject to the same renewal provisions which apply to an alarm company operator license as set forth in Sections 7593.11, 7593.12, 7593.13, and 7593.14.

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Section § 7599.4

If someone meets specific qualifications, they'll get a certificate showing they are a qualified manager. This certificate, along with the alarm company operator's license, must be displayed where it's easy to see at the main business location.

The director shall issue a qualified manager certificate to any person meeting the requirements of Section 7599. The certificate shall be posted, along with the alarm company operator license, in a conspicuous place at the principal place of business.

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Section § 7599.5

This law mandates that exams must be conducted at least every two months, with locations and dates decided by the director.

Examinations shall be given at least once every other month at such places and on such specific dates as the director may from time to time determine and fix.

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Section § 7599.6

If you want to take the initial examination, you need to submit your application and pay the fee to the bureau in Sacramento at least 30 days before the exam date. Your experience has to be verified by the bureau, and they must finish checking your background before you can be scheduled for the exam. If you miss the deadline, the director might still let you take the next scheduled exam.

In order to be eligible for an initial examination, an applicant shall have completed and filed his or her application together with the application fee prescribed by this chapter in the office of the bureau in Sacramento, California, and have his or her experience independently verified by the bureau, not later than 30 days prior to the next scheduled examination date. Applicants shall not be scheduled until a thorough investigation has been concluded by the bureau. Applicants whose applications are not completed and filed within the time limits of this section may, at the discretion of the director, be scheduled for the next scheduled examination.

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Section § 7599.7

If someone doesn't pass or doesn't show up for their first scheduled exam, they have to pay a fee and file a new application to take the exam again, following the same rules as the original application process.

If an applicant fails to pass an initial examination or fails to appear as scheduled for an examination, he or she shall not be eligible for any subsequent examination except upon payment of the reexamination fee for each subsequent examination, accompanied by a completed application for reexamination duly filed within the time limits and conditions relating to applications for original examinations provided in Section 7599.6.

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Section § 7599.8

This law says that anyone applying for certain licenses or certifications will be tested to ensure they have the right skills and experience. The person in charge can also have people testify under oath about the applicant's qualifications.

All applicants shall be examined concerning their competency, experience, and qualifications by the chief. The chief may take testimony of anyone in regard thereto under oath.

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Section § 7599.9

If you don't finish your application within a year, or you don't take the required exam within a year of being eligible, it's like dropping the process, and you must start over with a new application.

If an applicant fails to complete his or her application within one year after it has been filed, or fails to take the examination within a one-year period after becoming eligible therefor, the application shall be considered to be abandoned. An application submitted subsequent to the abandonment of a former application shall be treated as a new application.

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