25th October 2024
Security Training Advisory Committee (STAC)
The Security Industries Authority’s governing body, the Security Industries Council has on the 29th June 2024 met and established a subcommittee known as the Security Training Advisory Committee (STAC).
The Security Industries Authority (SIA) is a government agency established by the Security Protection Act 2004
It officially came into existence on the 1st of September 2005 to regulate the operations of all the private security companies in the country. It is therefore mandated to grant security providers licenses and security guard permits to security companies upon payment of the prescribed fees to operate security businesses and maintain an accurate record of the companies.
This includes granting approval for the establishment of private security training academies and formulating the Code of Conduct and and also ensuring that only the registered security companies operate business to protect the integrity of the industry and promote long-term growth.
Requirements to Register a Security Company
IPA Abstract of Company or Business Name
Valid Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) TIN Certificate
Completed Form 3 (Class A or B) or Form 4 (Class C)
Company Profile
Completed Security Guard Profile
Applications will be considered upon full compliance only
All Applicant are advised to have a valid reliable company email address and phone number
Valid Police Clearance Certificate
Insurance for Workers Compensation & Public Liability (optional for new registration but mandatory for renewal)
Security Industries Authority Council
The Security Industries Council, is the governing body of the Security Industries Authorithy established under section 9 of the Security Protection Act to make policy decisions on the affairs of the Security Industries Authority.
Security Companies Information
The Security Industries is the fastest growing business in PNG and as of December 2023 it had 569 licensed security companies with 30,126 permitted guards employed in various locations of the country.
