Minimum Training for Security Officers: The “Recognized Security Training Program” Requirement
The Minimum Training for Security Officers law, Philadelphia Code Chapter 9-6800, establishes training requirements for the employment of certain security officers in Philadelphia. The law requires the City to establish criteria and an application process for applicants who wish to be designated by the City as “Recognized Security Training Programs.” The City is currently developing these criteria and process, but will not have them established by the effective date of the law, March 1, 2026. Once completed, the City will open the application process through public notice.
Until the City designates at least one “Recognized Security Training Program,” however, there cannot be enforcement of the law, as no business employing security officers or contracting for such services can utilize security guards trained per the specifications of the law. Further along in the process, the City will provide dates for when it expects businesses affected by the law to come into compliance.
What Can I Do?
While you are waiting for the criteria and application process to be established and for the law to go into effect, you can:
- Get familiar with the Minimum Training for Security Officers law.
- Learn more about your rights and responsibilities as a security employee or employer by visiting the Department of Labor’s resources website. Resources connected to this law will be published soon.
- Workers and employer can contact the Department of Labor at workerprotection@phila.gov with any questions.
