WHAT IS A SORA LICENSE

A SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is a state-issued certification required for individuals working as security officers in the State of New Jersey. This license ensures that security officers meet the necessary qualifications and are equipped with the knowledge and skills to perform their duties safely and effectively. To obtain or renew your SORA license, you must complete state-approved training courses, which we proudly offer here.

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To get a SORA license in Nj:

  1. Register with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) 
  2. Complete a 24-hour training program with an NJSP certified instructor for Initials or 8 hours for Renewals. Register for SORA Training by CPT by going to our SORA Registration page.
  3. Get fingerprinted
SORA training is a 3 step process to be completed within a 30 day period. These steps currently include registration with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), completion of a 24 hour training program with a NJSP certified instructor, and fingerprint collection. Proper government issued identification is required for each step.
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WHAT ARE THE SORA REQUIREMENTS?

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must posses a valid photo ID with valid expiration date, i.e. Drivers License, Passport, etc.
  • Must register and complete a certified instructor class within 30 days. This registration is issued by the New Jersey State Police. Go to: https://eapps.njsp.org/applicant/logon.do. You must pay for the certificate when applying. Then schedule your class by going to our Sora Application page. 
  • Must also be fingerprinted by the state licensed agency IdentoGO, their web site is https://uenroll.identogo.com/.
  • You will only have 30 days to complete the process which includes your SORA class. Register for your SORA training on our registration page. It is recommended that you apply for your certificate with the NJSP and then schedule your class.

Disqualifications:
You may not be issued a SORA license if you have a criminal history record for a first, second, third, or fourth degree crime.

SORA training includes, but is not limited to, the following subject matters:

  1. NJ Guard Training Academy Including Orientation
  2. NJ Attorney General’s Use of Force Policy
  3. Terrorism Awareness
  4. Cargo Theft
  5. Security Measures: Prevention and Deterrence
  6. New Jersey’s Critical Infrastructure Awareness
  7. Suspicious Letters and Packages
  1. Suicide Bombers and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices
  2. First Aid Awareness
  3. Incident Command System
  4. Ethics
  5. Report Writing
  6. Street Gangs
  7. De-escalation
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