The state's BSIS website only gives you a toll free number (877-392-6422). You get a pre-recorded message to go to their website, www.PSIexams.com
There, you have to register first. After you register, it only ask which test do you want to take (Alarm company operator, private investigator, private patrol operator, or repossessor, which I think is to repo cars). I click on "private patrol operator" (its my fantasy to start a guard company, but I'll save that for another posting), and now I see "Guard photo ID" info, which I missed the first time because I didn't scroll to the bottom of the page. I pasted the whole info on a notepad, and here's what it says.
California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
Photo Only Licenses Instructions
Last Revised 09/28/2007
PSI is offering Photo Only Licenses for the California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services. You may walk in during
the designated times listed below. It will be on a first come, first serve basis. You cannot schedule an appointment.
The Photo Printing Fee is $6.00 and must be paid with a VISA or MasterCard ONLY.
IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (800) 733-9267 AND VERIFY THAT YOUR
TEST CENTER OF CHOICE IS OPEN TO TAKE YOUR PHOTO.
Following are the PSI centers where you may get your photo taken:
Anaheim----2301 W. Lincoln Ave (Ste 252), Anaheim, CA 92801
Atascadero----7305 Morro Rd (Ste 201A), Atascadero, CA 93422
Bakersfield---5405 Stockdale Highway (Ste 206), Bakersfield, CA 93309
Carson----17420 S. Avalon Blvd (Ste 205), Carson, CA 90746
El Monte---9420 Telstar, Ste 138, El Monte, CA 91731
Fresno---351 E. Barstow, Ste 101; Fresno, CA 93710
Hayward---24301 Southland Dr, Ste B-1; Hayward, CA 94545
Redding---2861 Churn Creek, Unit C; Redding, CA 96002
Riverside---Riverside Technology Business Park; 1660 Chicago Ave, Suite M-15; Riverside, CA 92507
Sacramento---9719 Lincoln Village Drive; Building 100, Suite 100; CA 95827
San Diego---5440 Morehouse Drive, Suite 3300; San Diego, CA 92121
Santa Clara---2936 Scott Blvd. ; Santa Clara, CA 95054
Santa Rosa---160 Wikiup Drive, Suite 105; Santa Rosa, CA 95403
REMINDER: IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (800) 733-9267 AND VERIFY THAT YOUR TEST CENTER OF CHOICE IS OPEN TO TAKE YOUR PHOTO
I intend to go to either the Anaheim, or El Monte facilities; no appt needed. Anaheim branch only does guard photo IDs on Mondays & Saturdays from 0900 to 1300 hr; and Tuesdays through Fridays from 1330 to 1730 hr.
El Monte does guard photo shoots on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1330 to 1730 Hr; and Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday from 0900 to 1300 Hr.
The operator I spoke to claims the test centers' phone numbers are classified info. I'll edit this posting if I get a phone number.
There, you have to register first. After you register, it only ask which test do you want to take (Alarm company operator, private investigator, private patrol operator, or repossessor, which I think is to repo cars). I click on "private patrol operator" (its my fantasy to start a guard company, but I'll save that for another posting), and now I see "Guard photo ID" info, which I missed the first time because I didn't scroll to the bottom of the page. I pasted the whole info on a notepad, and here's what it says.
California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
Photo Only Licenses Instructions
Last Revised 09/28/2007
PSI is offering Photo Only Licenses for the California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services. You may walk in during
the designated times listed below. It will be on a first come, first serve basis. You cannot schedule an appointment.
The Photo Printing Fee is $6.00 and must be paid with a VISA or MasterCard ONLY.
IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (800) 733-9267 AND VERIFY THAT YOUR
TEST CENTER OF CHOICE IS OPEN TO TAKE YOUR PHOTO.
Following are the PSI centers where you may get your photo taken:
Anaheim----2301 W. Lincoln Ave (Ste 252), Anaheim, CA 92801
Atascadero----7305 Morro Rd (Ste 201A), Atascadero, CA 93422
Bakersfield---5405 Stockdale Highway (Ste 206), Bakersfield, CA 93309
Carson----17420 S. Avalon Blvd (Ste 205), Carson, CA 90746
El Monte---9420 Telstar, Ste 138, El Monte, CA 91731
Fresno---351 E. Barstow, Ste 101; Fresno, CA 93710
Hayward---24301 Southland Dr, Ste B-1; Hayward, CA 94545
Redding---2861 Churn Creek, Unit C; Redding, CA 96002
Riverside---Riverside Technology Business Park; 1660 Chicago Ave, Suite M-15; Riverside, CA 92507
Sacramento---9719 Lincoln Village Drive; Building 100, Suite 100; CA 95827
San Diego---5440 Morehouse Drive, Suite 3300; San Diego, CA 92121
Santa Clara---2936 Scott Blvd. ; Santa Clara, CA 95054
Santa Rosa---160 Wikiup Drive, Suite 105; Santa Rosa, CA 95403
REMINDER: IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (800) 733-9267 AND VERIFY THAT YOUR TEST CENTER OF CHOICE IS OPEN TO TAKE YOUR PHOTO
I intend to go to either the Anaheim, or El Monte facilities; no appt needed. Anaheim branch only does guard photo IDs on Mondays & Saturdays from 0900 to 1300 hr; and Tuesdays through Fridays from 1330 to 1730 hr.
El Monte does guard photo shoots on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1330 to 1730 Hr; and Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday from 0900 to 1300 Hr.
The operator I spoke to claims the test centers' phone numbers are classified info. I'll edit this posting if I get a phone number.
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