Updated 26/10/2026
In Western Australia, anyone paid to install, maintain or repair security alarms or CCTV needs a security licence issued by WA Police, so the first check is simple: ask for the licence number and confirm it is current with WA Police Licensing Services. Rest-A-Sured Security, for example, holds WA security licence 09458, is WA owned and is based at 5/1 Irwin Rd, Wangara.
Below is the checklist we would use ourselves when choosing a security company in Perth, with our own answers as a worked example.
Why a security licence matters in WA
Private security work in WA is governed by the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and its 1997 Regulations, administered by WA Police Licensing Services. A security installer is someone who is paid to install, maintain or repair security equipment. The installer licence comes in classes, and Class 2 covers security alarms, CCTV for security purposes, electric fences, bulletproof doors or screens and associated equipment.
Licensed installers must be employed by a licensed security agent, unless they are a sole trader holding their own agent licence. So a company that installs alarms and cameras should be able to give you a licence number without hesitation.
Checklist: how to check a Perth security company
1. Ask for the security licence number
It should be on the website, the quote and the invoice. Then check with WA Police Licensing Services that it is current. Our licence number, 09458, is shown on our website.
2. Check they are actually local
Look for a real street address, not just a mobile number or a PO box, and a local landline. A WA business with a physical base can get to you for a site visit, an installation and any service call. Rest-A-Sured is WA owned and operated, based at 5/1 Irwin Rd, Wangara, on 08 9309 9500.
3. Ask how long they have been operating
Time in business tells you the company has supported systems for years, not just installed them. Rest-A-Sured has been in the security industry since 1998, 28 years.
4. Ask who monitors the alarm
If you want back-to-base monitoring, ask which monitoring station answers the alarm and whether it is a graded station. We are affiliated with one of the largest independently owned grade 1 monitoring stations in WA.
5. Ask what the warranty covers
Get the warranty on the installation in writing, separate from the manufacturer’s warranty on the equipment. Rest-A-Sured offers a 2 year warranty on installations.
6. Expect a site visit before a firm quote
A security system should be planned around the property: entry points, blind spots and how the place is used. Be wary of a fixed package price given without anyone looking at the site. We quote alarm systems and CCTV installation in Perth from a site assessment.
7. Read the reviews
Look at Google reviews for comments about the installers, response times and after-sales service, not just the sale.
Red flags to watch for
- No licence number anywhere, or a reluctance to give one.
- No street address, only a mobile number.
- Pressure to sign on the spot, or a price given without seeing the property.
- No clear answer on who monitors the alarm or what happens when it goes off.
- No written warranty on the installation.
Rest-A-Sured at a glance
- WA owned and operated, based in Wangara
- In the security industry since 1998 (28 years)
- WA security licence 09458
- Affiliated with one of the largest independently owned grade 1 monitoring stations in WA
- 2 year warranty on installations
- Homes and businesses across Perth and regional WA
Read more about Rest-A-Sured, or call 08 9309 9500 to arrange a site assessment and a free quote.
Security company licence questions
Does a CCTV installer need a licence in WA?
Yes. A security installer licence is needed to be paid to install, maintain or repair security equipment in WA. Class 2 covers security alarms and CCTV for security purposes.
Who issues security licences in WA?
WA Police Licensing Services, under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996.
What is Rest-A-Sured Security’s licence number?
Rest-A-Sured Security holds WA security licence 09458.
Is Rest-A-Sured Security WA owned?
Yes. Rest-A-Sured is WA owned and operated, based at 5/1 Irwin Rd, Wangara, and has been in the security industry since 1998.