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\nHackensack Criminal Lawyer – Bergen County, NJ | Peyrouton Law<\/a>
\nNJ SORA License: Comprehensive Guide<\/a><\/p>\n
NJ SORA licenses are necessary if you intend to pursue a career as a security guard.
You must be licensed to become an armed security guard and apply to get a weapon permit at your local New Jersey police department.
Next, you must attend and complete a state approved firearms safety course.<\/p>\n
With an NJ SORA license, you can earn approximately $43,677 per year.<\/p>\n
Your earning potential depends on the specific job, your employer, and your seniority on the job.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n The Security Officer Registration Act, SORA, is the law that governs security guards in New Jersey. The first step in becoming a security guard is to earn your NJ SORA license.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n To work as a security guard, you must have a NJ SORA license.<\/p>\n We’ve gone the extra mile by providing you with two “must-read” documents.<\/p>\n SORA has specific requirements.<\/p>\n You must:<\/p>\n Yes. NJ SORA licenses are a necessary requirement for any security job. By obtaining a NJ SORA license, you will have demonstrated that you are familiar with NJ SORA law and that you will be a responsible security officer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Go to the New Jersey State Police website<\/a>. Please Note: You complete the application online.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n To earn your NJ SORA License, you need to complete and submit the online application.<\/p>\n After you do this, you have 30 days to pass an approved training program, and pass a certification test.\u00a0<\/p>\n Finally, you must be fingerprinted.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Yes.\u00a0<\/p>\n After you complete and submit your application, you have 30 days to submit your fingerprints.<\/p>\n Here’s the language taken directly from the NJ State Police website:<\/p>\n You must be fingerprinted using the MorphoTrust form provided at the end of the Security Officer application.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n This form is already filled out with the required information for fingerprinting. I<\/em><\/p>\n f you do not use the correct form provided, we will not receive your fingerprint information and you will need to be printed again.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Out of state or those applicants who work or reside beyond a twenty (20) mile radius of the New Jersey border will be permitted to submit “ink and roll” fingerprint cards.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n These applicants may submit cards directly to the Private Detective Unit.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n These cards must be accompanied by the completed Universal Form and a check payable to MorphoTrust,<\/em><\/p>\n Do NOT submit fingerprint cards directly to MorphoTrust.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Please forward the two (2) “ink and roll” fingerprint cards per application, the properly completed Universal Form and check or money order payable to MorphoTrust in the correct amount to:<\/em><\/p>\n NJ SORA CONTACT INFORMATION<\/span><\/p>\n New Jersey State Police Each applicant shall submit to the Superintendent the applicant’s fingerprints and written consent for a criminal history record background check to be performed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n The NJ SORA license training lasts roughly 3 days.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The New Jersey State Police website has a list of classes that you can take to become NJ SORA certified.<\/p>\n The New Jersey Firearms Academy<\/a> is a highly respected facility and offers NJ SORA license training.<\/p>\n It provides a whole range of training programs for people interested in the security and the law enforcement field.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n All classes are led by Master Instructor Lateif Dickerson<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chief Dickerson has an extremely impressive resume.<\/p>\n The New Jersey Firearms Academy includes NJ\u00a0SORA approved classes<\/a> in both the security guard course and the armed security guard course.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n The law does not allow a person who has been convicted of certain crimes from getting a NJ SORA license.<\/p>\n However, there is a method to clear your record and allow you to become SORA certified.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n In New Jersey, there are four felony degrees.<\/p>\n The most serious is First-degree. Then there is Second-degree. Next is Third-degree. Finally, there is Fourth-degree. NJ SORA does not allow anyone with a conviction for a first, second, third, or fourth-degree felony from becoming certified.<\/p>\n Also, if you are convicted of certain drug<\/span><\/a> offenses, specifically the unlawful sale, possession, or use of a controlled dangerous substance<\/span><\/a> (CDS) you cannot be certified.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n You may be able to become certified. If you believe that you have a criminal conviction on our record, please visit our practice areas<\/span><\/a> to learn more about how you can erase your criminal record.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Your criminal record must be expunged.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n An expungement is a process that asks the court to seal the records of your criminal history.<\/p>\n Click here to learn more about expungements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Lawyers<\/span><\/a> usually charge thousands of dollars for an expungement.<\/p>\n However, we became lawyers to help people and this is why we offer the lowest rates in New Jersey.<\/p>\n Contact us<\/span><\/a> today to see how we can help you.<\/p>\n Go ahead, see for yourself!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n This post is originally from NJ SORA License: Comprehensive Guide<\/a> and written by Attorney Alan G. 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What is a NJ SORA License?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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What are the steps to earn my NJ SORA?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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\nDo I have to be NJ SORA certified to be a security guard?
\n<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhere can I get the application for a NJ SORA license?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
There is a drop-down menu that will take you to the application.\u00a0<\/p>\nWhat is the process to become NJ SORA certified?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Do I have to be fingerprinted to get my NJ SORA license?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Private Detective Unit SORA\/Fingerprinting
PO Box 7068
West Trenton, NJ 08628<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nimportant:<\/span> NJ SORA LAW
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any offense involving the unlawful use, possession or sale of a controlled dangerous substance as defined in N.J.S.2C:35-2;<\/li>\nHow long is the NJ SORA training class?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Where can I find an approved NJ SORA training class?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
\nI have a criminal record, can I become NJ SORA certified?
\n<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat crimes would prevent me from obtaining my NJ SORA certification?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
An example is murder.<\/p>\n
An example is kidnapping.<\/p>\n
An example is the possession of controlled substances (drugs).<\/p>\n
An example is some robbery offenses.<\/p>\nI have a felony conviction, can I receive my NJ SORA certification?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
It depends on a number of factors.
The degree and nature of the felony, the number of convictions, and when it (they) occurred.<\/p>\nHow do I clean my criminal record to become NJ SORA certified?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
What is expungement?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Is an expungement expensive?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n