If a security officer's Guard Card is expired, can he/she continue working only if a temporary approval can be printed from the BSIS website?

A security officer whose Guard Card has expired cannot legally continue working even if a temporary approval can be printed from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) website. The BSIS maintains strict regulations regarding the licensing and certification of security personnel in California, and an expired Guard Card means that the officer is not in compliance with these regulations.

In practice, while a temporary approval might provide some information or a temporary solution, it does not change the fact that the Guard Card is technically expired. Security officers must ensure they have a valid and current license to perform their duties legally. Continuing to work under an expired license could lead to legal issues for both the officer and the security company employing them.

This is important because it emphasizes the legal responsibility of security officers to maintain up-to-date licenses, reinforcing the professionalism and accountability expected in the private security industry.