Oregon DPSST’s Information Records Inquiry System—commonly called I.R.I.S.—is the official public lookup for checking a private security professional’s certification and licensing record. You can search by the person’s last name or DPSST-issued Private Security Identification Number.
Quick Answer
Use I.R.I.S. to verify a provider’s certification or license details, training record, reported employment history, and any listed deficiencies. The official search says its private-security information is updated nightly as DPSST staff process records.
Information verified: September 7, 2026. Oregon Security Guide is independent and is not affiliated with DPSST. Always rely on the official DPSST record and contact the program when a status is unclear.
What Is DPSST I.R.I.S.?
I.R.I.S. stands for Information Records Inquiry System. DPSST provides it as a public-record lookup for Oregon private security certifications and licenses. It is useful for security professionals checking their own record, employers verifying credentials, and members of the public confirming information about a provider.
I.R.I.S. is a lookup system—not the application itself. For application instructions, training requirements, forms, and fees, start with our Oregon DPSST certification guide.
How to Search for an Oregon Security Provider
- Open the official Private Security I.R.I.S. Employee Search.
- Enter the provider’s name in “Last, First” format, or enter the DPSST Private Security Identification Number when you know it.
- Run the search and select the person’s linked name from the results.
- Review the certification or license record—not only the employment-status column.
- Check the credential type, certification status, dates, training, employment information, and any deficiency information shown.
- Print or save the transcript when you need a record of what was displayed.
Important: An “Active” or “Inactive” label in the employment section describes the person’s reported relationship with an employer. DPSST specifically warns that this column is not, by itself, the person’s certification status. Open the provider’s detailed record and review the applicable credential.
What Information Does I.R.I.S. Show?
- Private security training information
- Reported employment history
- Certification and licensing details
- Deficiency information
- An option to print or save a transcript
Some older records may not appear because certification and licensing records can be removed after the applicable state retention period. If the information you need is unavailable, follow the public-record guidance linked from the official DPSST I.R.I.S. page.
How to Read Common I.R.I.S. Statuses
| Status | Plain-language meaning | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| In Process | DPSST reports that the application is being processed and the materials needed to continue have been received. | Continue monitoring the official record and DPSST correspondence. |
| Expired | The credential’s normal period may have ended, or DPSST may have changed the record while processing a renewal or upgrade. | Open the detailed record and contact DPSST when the displayed status conflicts with your documents. |
| Pending Review / Under Review | The application or credential is undergoing additional compliance or legal review. | Read and respond to DPSST correspondence promptly. |
| Invalid | DPSST considers a submitted document—often a temporary work permit—not valid. | Stop relying on the document and contact the employer or DPSST for correction instructions. |
| Reject | The submitted fingerprints were rejected for quality. | Follow the deficiency notice and deadline for replacement fingerprints. |
| Administrative Termination | The application process was terminated, commonly after a required deficiency response was not received by the deadline. | Do not assume you may keep working; follow DPSST’s restart instructions. |
| Suspended | The certification or license has been suspended. | Do not provide covered security services unless and until DPSST confirms eligibility. |
This table is a simplified reading aid, not a substitute for DPSST’s full definitions. Review the official I.R.I.S. status explanations before making employment or licensing decisions.
Temporary Work Permits and “In Process” Records
An “In Process” record does not create a universal work permit. DPSST states that qualifying Alarm Monitor, Event and Entertainment, Unarmed Professional, Supervisory Manager, and Executive Manager applicants may provide covered services when they have a valid Form PS-20 Temporary Work Permit and meet the applicable requirements.
- The PS-20 is specific to the company that issued it.
- It is not transferable between employers.
- DPSST states that it is valid for 120 days from the manager’s signature date.
- Armed Professional certification is not included in the official I.R.I.S. page’s list of certifications eligible to work under this temporary-permit status.
Do not rely on a search-result label alone to decide whether someone may work. Confirm the detailed record, the actual permit, the employer, the dates, and current DPSST instructions.
I.R.I.S. vs. Private Security SnapShot
I.R.I.S. is the public lookup used to search for an individual private security provider. Private Security SnapShot is an employer-facing system that allows a company’s primary executive manager to review employees listed under the company. DPSST provides SnapShot login information only to the primary executive manager on file.
Companies can learn more through the official Private Security SnapShot page. A separate Private Security Entity license search is available for checking licensed security businesses.
What If You Cannot Find the Record?
- Check the spelling and try the person’s legal last name.
- Use the DPSST-issued identification number when available.
- Remember that older records may have passed the applicable retention period.
- Allow time for recently processed information to appear in the nightly update.
- Use DPSST’s official records-request process when I.R.I.S. does not contain the information you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone search DPSST I.R.I.S.?
Yes. DPSST encourages I.R.I.S. for people seeking public information about Oregon private security providers.
Can I check my DPSST application status in I.R.I.S.?
Yes. Search for your record and review the detailed application or certification information. DPSST also maintains an official application-status page.
Does “Active” mean a certification is valid?
Not necessarily. DPSST explains that Active or Inactive in the employment-status column refers to the reported employer relationship. Select the provider’s name and inspect the applicable certification or license details.
How often is the public search updated?
The official Private Security I.R.I.S. search says records are updated nightly as DPSST staff process information.
Can I save proof of the record?
I.R.I.S. includes an option to print or save a provider transcript. Because records can change, note the date you accessed it.
Related Oregon Security Guides
- Oregon DPSST Certifications and Licenses
- Compare Oregon DPSST Training Providers
- Oregon DPSST Background Check Guide
- How to Get Oregon Unarmed Security Certification
- Oregon Armed Security Certification Guide
Editorial note: This page summarizes public information from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Oregon Security Guide is independent and is not affiliated with DPSST. This content is general information, not legal advice or an official certification determination. Verify your record and work eligibility directly with DPSST.