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:

1. Must be of legal age;

2. Must be a Filipino citizen;

3. Must be physically and mentally fit;

4. Must be of good moral character; and

5. 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.