Section 34-27C-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ARMED SECURITY OFFICER. An individual whose principal duty is that of a security officer and who at any time wears, carries, possesses, or has access to a firearm in the performance of his or her duties. (2) […]
Section 34-27C-10 Payment of fees, etc.; deposit. (a) A contract security company, at the request of a security officer in its employ, may withhold from the wages of the security officer those amounts necessary to pay for the licensure or certification fees, uniforms, or other required equipment of the security officer. (b) A reasonable deposit […]
Section 34-27C-11 Pistol permit. An armed security officer shall apply for and have his or her pistol permit issued by the sheriff of the county of his or her residence. It is a violation of this chapter for any security officer to carry a firearm in the performance of his or her duties without holding […]
Section 34-27C-12 Prohibited activities. (a) It is unlawful for any person or entity to do any of the following: (1) Issue a shield or badge not in conformance with this chapter. Except for sworn peace officers, no person or entity shall wear or display any badge, insignia, device, shield, patch, or pattern containing words which […]
Section 34-27C-13 Violations. (a) A violation of this chapter by a security officer or an armed security officer shall be punishable by a fine of not less than seventy-five dollars ($75) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation and may result in the probation, revocation, or suspension of the license or certification, or […]
Section 34-27C-14 Appeals. Any person or entity aggrieved by any final action of the board may appeal to the Circuit Court of Montgomery County. (Act 2009-640, p. 1960, §14; Act 2013-349, p. 1248, §1.)
Section 34-27C-15 Security Certification Fund. There is created in the State Treasury, with funds expended by the board to defray the expenses of administering this chapter, a special revenue trust fund designated as the Security Certification Fund. All receipts collected by the board under this chapter shall be deposited in the fund and shall only […]
Section 34-27C-16 Contract security license for nonresident. To the extent that other states which provide for licensing and certification of any security officer, armed security officer, or contract security company provide for similar action for citizens of this state, the board may grant a license or certification to a nonresident or out-of-state contract security company […]
Section 34-27C-17 Exemptions. The following persons and entities, including affiliated entities under common control, are exempt from this chapter: (1) Any person or entity that uses the employees of the person or entity for security services. (2) Any employee who provides security services only for his or her employer and not for any third party. […]
Section 34-27C-18 Relation to other provisions. (a) No governmental subdivision of this state shall enact any legislation, code, or ordinance, or adopt any rule relating to the licensing, training, or regulation of contract security companies or individuals functioning as security officers, other than for the imposition of a bona fide business tax or occupational tax, […]
Section 34-27C-2 Creation; composition; sunset provision. (a) The Alabama Security Regulatory Board is created. Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state, and the appointing authorities shall coordinate their appointments so that diversity of gender, race, and geographical areas is reflective of the makeup […]
Section 34-27C-3 Powers of the board. (a) The board shall have the following powers: (1) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to adopt rules not in conflict with the laws of this state which are reasonable, proper, and necessary to carry out the functions of the board in the regulation of persons engaged in […]
Section 34-27C-4 License application; renewal; fee. (a) Commencing on May 21, 2009, any security officer, armed security officer, or contract security company providing private security services in this state shall apply to the board for a license or certification. Any security officer, armed security officer, or contract security company providing security services in this state […]
Section 34-27C-5 Denial, probation, revocation, or suspension of license or certification. (a) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or certification, place a licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license or certification for any violation of this chapter or rule of the board. (b) In the event of a denial, […]
Section 34-27C-6 Insurance requirements. (a) Contract security company licensees shall file certificates of insurance with the board certifying coverage. The minimum amount of coverage shall be two million dollars ($2,000,000) for bodily or personal injury and two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for property damage. There shall be included endorsements for general liability, personal injury, and […]
Section 34-27C-7 Application for license or certification; renewal; fees. (a) Within 30 days after initial employment, a security officer or armed security officer shall apply to the board for a license or certification. On or after May 21, 2009, all security officers or armed security officers not exempted under Section 34-27C-17, shall apply to the […]
Section 34-27C-8 Training requirements. (a) A person seeking initial licensure or certification as a security officer or armed security officer shall have completed board approved training with a certified trainer. Initial board approved training shall consist of a minimum of eight hours. Specific initial training requirements may be outlined, defined, and modified by board rule. […]
Section 34-27C-9 Certified trainers. Any person conducting training of security officers shall be licensed or certified as a certified trainer by the board. Any person seeking licensure or certification as a certified trainer shall pay all fees required by the board and meet all of the following qualifications: (1) Be 21 years of age or […]
