License to Exercise Security Profession (LESP).
Section 12
SECTION 12. License to Exercise Security Profession (LESP). — No applicant shall be granted license to exercise private security profession unless the applicant possesses the following qualifications: (a) Must be of legal age; (b) Must be a Filipino citizen; (c) Must be physically and mentally fit; (d) Must be of good moral character; and (e) Must not have been convicted of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude. For purposes of securing an LESP, a letter of authority to conduct training must be issued by the Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agency (SOSIA). Such training includes the pre-licensing requirements of the individual PSPs, periodic and non-periodic in-service skill refreshers for such security personnel, and other specialized, individual or group, PSP skills development: Provided, That the Chief PNP shall provide for additional qualifications for security consultant and security officers based on the industry requirements and practice.