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Private Patrol Operator Exam | Questions with 100% Correct Answers Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'? The Director of Consumer Affairs What is an "FQ Card'? Firearms Qualificati ... on Card; exposed weapon carry If a person without a PPO license offers security or protection services to the public, What type of crime has been committed? A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code What is the dollar fine for a misdemeanor violation of offering PPO services without a PPO license? $10,000 When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an investigation? If incidental to the theft, loss, embezzlement, misappropriation, concealment of any property which he or she has been hired or engaged to watch to protect What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating armored car companies? California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for? Bureau of Security and Investigative Services Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of a crime? Misdemeanor Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what type of crime? Felony How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor conviction? Up to a year imprisonment How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction? One year or more imprisonment If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, What punishment might that person receive? For this misdemeanor, a fine of $5000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without a license, he/she cannot be issued a PPO license for what time period following the conviction? One year If a person is convicted a second time of proving PPO services without a license, he/she cannot be issued a PPO license for what time period following this second conviction? Five years An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old? 18 years of age Where must the PPO license be posted? Posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be? $250 What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the licensing bureau? Large license for wall and a pocket card What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing bureau? Qualified Manager Is a PPO license 'assignable'? No Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for the good conduct in the business of all of his/her employees, agents, and managers? Yes Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under an additional fictitious business name? Yes What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business name or to change the PPO's fictitious business name? $75 Every advertisement of PPO must contain what pieces of information? Company name, business address OR phone number, and license number What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement does not contain the 3 required pieces of information? $250 When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge? Only while engaged in guard or patrol work, and while wearing a distinctive uniform The shoulder patch required to be worn on a PPO's security uniforms must bear what 2 pieces of information? The words "Private Security", and the name of the Private Patrol company by which the person is employed A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or PPO employees might cause what fine to be assessed? $250 Who must approve a PPO's badge design? The Director of BSIS What is the PPO applicant experience requirement? At least one year of experience as a patrol-person, guard, or watchman, or the equivalent If a PPO or PPO employee has an FQ card that says '9mm', may they carry a .38 pistol if in uniform? No If a PPO or PPO employee discharges a firearm within the scope & course of his/her duties, within how many days must a report of this be delivered in writing to the director of BSIS? 7 days How often is a PPO license renewed? Every two years If a guard registration is not renewed within 60 days of its expiration and is then renewed, what is the 'delinquency fee'? 50% of the renewal fee, but not less than $25 If a guard is convicted of a crime substantially related to the functions, duties, or responsibilities of a guard, will the registration be automatically suspended? Yes Can a hearing be had if a registration is suspended? Yes A PPO's for PPO license is considered to be 'abandoned' if not completed within how long after it was initially filed? One year To replace a lost FQ card costs what fee? $25 An FQ card expires when, if not renewed? 2 years from the date of issuance Does an FQ card allow a gun to be carried concealed upon a person? No If a licensed PPO wants to go to work as a guard himself/herself, does he/she need to obtain a Guard Registration? No For a guard to carry a baton, is he/she required to have a certificate of baton training? Yes Until an FQ card is obtained, may a PPO or a guard carry a replica (not real) handgun if needed by a job assignment? No Can a city or county regulate the uniforms of uniformed employees of a PPO, to make them clearly distinguishable from local regular law enforcement officers? Yes If a PPO wants to carry a firearm, what insurance coverage is required? Liability insurance of $500,000 for any one loss due to bodily injury or death, and $500,000 for any one less due to injury or destruction of property, totaling $1 million Can lack of required insurance cause the suspension of a PPO's license? Yes What is the minimum hours of instruction required of a baton class? 8 hours What is the cost of a replacement baton permit if it is lost or stolen? $25 If a PPO license or Branch Office certification is not renewed within______ years of its expiration, it may not be renewed. 3 What type of crime is making a false statement on a application for BSIS license or registration? Felony (you sign that application 'under penalty of perjury') If a guard quits working for a PPO with no notice, on a Monday, when must the guard be given his/her final pay? Within 72 hours (by Thursdays 72 hours after quitting) The application and examination fee for an original PPO license may not exceed what dollar amount? $550 If a guard working for a PPO is fired by the PPO, when must the guard be given his/her final pay? Immediately The license fee for an original PPO license may not exceed what dollar amount? $770 If a guard who either quit or was fired is not given his final pay in the legally allowed time, what is the penalty against the PPO? The penalty is measured at the employee's daily rate of pay and is calculated by multiplying the daily wage by the number of days that the employee was not paid, up to a maximum of 30 days A registration fee for a guard may not exceed what dollar amount? $55 What is the term length of a guard registration? 2 years What is the current actual fee for a PPO Branch Office? $250 If a guard acts as a PPO by contracting a security job with obtaining his/her own client, what crime has been committed? A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code A renewal registration fee for a guard may not exceed what dollar amount? $40 If a guard wants to carry tear gas, what is the length of the training class required by BSIS? 2 hours Who if anyone, regulates guard uniform choices, such as uniform color, badge types, and shoulder patches? BSIS regulates design & wording of the badges and shoulder patches; local law enforcement can have their own regulations as to prevent the public confusing guards with local law enforcement officers What does the state law say about PPO vehicles and their use of amber lights, and any required markings? Vehicle Code 25279.b1 tells that if an amber light is used, then both sides of the vehicle and its rear end must bear lettering telling 'Private Security' or 'Security Patrol' in a size that is legible at from at least 50 feet away What does the state law say about paint choices involving PPO vehicles? Vehicle Code 27605 tells that vehicle is not to be painted to resemble that of an on-duty peace officer or traffic officer What state agency regulates employee-pay issues? Department of Industrial Relations What is the longest a PPO license can be expired yet still be renewed? 3 years What are the rules about choosing a business name for a PPO license? Business name choices will not be approved if: 1) if the choice could be confused with, or is similar to, a federal state, county, or municipal agency function or to any law enforcement agency, and 2)if choice is confusingly similar to existing licensee When can a PPO use a PO Box for an address? If the PPO's principle place of business is located at the licensee's residence How many employees or more must a company have to be required by state to have supervisors take sexual harassment training? 50 employees (AB 1825) How often is sexual harassment training required for those supervisors to obtain, and what training length? 2 hours, every 2 years What is the current California minimum wage? $12 hour When is a guard paid 'double-time'? Double the employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 12 hours in any workday and for all hours worked in excess of eight on the seventh consecutive day of work in workweek What is a 'proprietary' private security officer? A 'proprietary' private security officer is an unarmed individual who is employed exclusively by any one employer whose primary duty is provide security services for his/her employer, whose services are not contracted to any other entity or person, and who is not exempt pursuant to 7582.2, and is both A) required to wear a distinctive uniform clearly identifying the individual as a security officer and B) is likely to interact with the public while performance his/her duties When must a guard be paid time-and-a-half'? One and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek Can a PPO demand that his/her guard employee make an arrest? No What are some things that should be listed in a proposal to a client by a PPO? Cost per hour, any over-time charges, when payment is due, duties of personnel, start and stop times, dates or days needed What methods can a PPO use to monitor that a guard is on-duty at a site? A supervisor checking up on the security officer unannounced and unscheduled is best; also monitoring traceable GPS on company vehicle Can the titles 'Security Guard' and 'Security Officer' be used interchangeably? Yes A currently registered guard would like to apply for an FQ card, so he/she can carry a firearm on duty per the PPO's need. However; he/she was he was convicted 10 years ago of a misdemeanor. Will FQ card be issued? May be approved, but if denied it may be successfully appealed When is a PPO 'Branch Office' required? When advertising for another location, or conducting business form, other then the PPO's primary business location Can a PPO pay his/her employees as 'independent contractors' with IRS form 1099? No, unless the employee is also a PPO and services are contracted between PPOs Within how many days of a PPO changing residence or business address must the PPO notify BSIS? 30 Days What is the fine if a PPO fails to notify BSIS within the required time after changing address? $25 Are guard required to wear a badge? Yes if in uniform, no if in plain-clothes Can a PPO's marked patrol vehicle that has the company name visible on three sides of the vehicle have a siren? No How many employee's can a PPO have before being required to have a Workers Compensation insurance policy? Zero; having any employee requires Workers Compensation insurance If a PPO dies, for how long may the immediate family of the PPO operate the PPO's business? 120 Days What type of fire extinguisher would be used on a paper or wood fire? Type A What is the proper name for an arrest made by a guard? Private Person Arrest When is an application for a PPO license considered to be 'abandoned'? One year after applying if test not passed and license not paid for If a PPO operates from, or advertises a, location other than the PPO's primary business location, and does not have a Branch Office for this alternate location, what is the fine? $500 Is it true that if you have an FQ card, that you are also allowed to carry any smaller calibers than the ones listed on your FQ card? No If your FQ card had expired and now you recently paid for a renewal with the same exact listed caliber can you carry that caliber of a firearm while waiting for a new FQ card to arrive? No Can a local (city or county) law enforcement agency put restrictions on the uniform a PPO or his/her guards wear? Yes What are some of the primary concerns of dealing with hazardous materials? Safety, injury to person, control of the hazardous material If a person knowing falsifies the fingerprints or photographs used with PPO application, is this a misdemeanor or is it a felony? Felony Is impersonating a police officer a misdemeanor or is it a felony? Misdemeanor If a Branch Office certificate has been expired for 2 and half years, can it still be renewed? [Show More]

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