§ 35-2-70. Establishment

The commissioner is authorized, with the approval of the board, to establish a Security Guard Division within the department. History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 475, § 1.

§ 35-2-71. Powers and Duties of Security Guards

While in the performance of their duties, such security guards shall have the same powers of arrest and the same powers to enforce law and order as the sheriff of the county and the chief of police of the municipality in this state in which any such security guards are performing their duties. While in […]

§ 35-2-72. Compensation, Uniforms, and Equipment of Security Guards

All persons employed as security guards shall be compensated in an amount to be prescribed by the commissioner and shall be furnished with and shall wear such distinctive uniforms and equipment as may be prescribed by the commissioner. History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 475, § 3.

§ 35-2-73. Security Guards for Protection of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and Their Families and Executive Department; Transportation of Family Members at State Expense

The commissioner shall be authorized to employ such number of security guards as may be necessary to keep watch over and protect the Governor and members of his immediate family, the Lieutenant Governor and members of his immediate family, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and members of his immediate family, the executive department […]

§ 35-2-74. Governor to Prescribe Coverage by State Personnel Board

The Governor is authorized, in his discretion, to direct by executive order that the employees of the Security Guard Division shall be covered by the rules of the State Personnel Board and in such order shall specify the date on which the rules shall become applicable to such personnel. The application of the rules of […]

§ 35-2-75. Adoption of Rules, Regulations, and Orders by Board

The board shall be authorized to promulgate and adopt such rules, regulations, and orders in regard to security guards as in its judgment public service may demand. History. Ga. L. 1968, p. 475, § 5.