Once you have completed the SORA Training Program, what is the major deciding factor for the NJSP to issue your SORA License?

The major deciding factor for the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) to issue a SORA License is based on your personal history as revealed through a background check. This is a crucial step in the licensing process because SORA is designed to ensure that individuals who work in security positions are of good character and do not have disqualifying criminal backgrounds.

The background check assesses various aspects of an individual’s history, including any criminal convictions, which could disqualify someone from receiving the license. As security personnel are often in positions of trust and responsibility, it is imperative that they are thoroughly vetted to ensure they pose no risk to the public or the properties they are tasked to protect.

In contrast, although the completion of the application, fingerprinting results, and recommendations from employers are important components of the licensing process, they are not as significant as the findings from the background check. The background check ultimately determines an applicant's eligibility based on their personal history, making it a fundamental criterion for the issuance of the SORA License.