A. Subject to the general direction and supervision of the Capitol Security Council, the director of capitol security shall have the following duties and functions:

            (1) Oversee law enforcement and physical security for the areas within the state capitol complex, as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 40:1379.5, that are occupied and utilized by the members, officers, and staff of the legislative branch of state government, including areas of ingress and egress for those areas as necessary.

            (2) Oversee law enforcement and physical security for the legislature, its members, officers, and staff at any official meeting or function of the legislature, and its committees regardless of location.

            (3) Develop an annual budget for the operations of the office, subject to approval by the Capitol Security Council, which shall be submitted to the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives for approval.

            (4) Recommend for employment such security officers and other personnel as are necessary to ensure the physical security for the areas within the state capitol complex, as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 40:1379.5, that are occupied and utilized by the members, officers, and staff of the legislative branch of state government, including areas of ingress and egress for those areas as necessary.

            (5) Ensure that security officers are POST-certified and possess qualifications necessary to be commissioned as special officers.

            (6) Develop, coordinate, and implement security training for security officers.

            (7) Coordinate and supervise the scheduling and activities of the security officers.

            (8) Promptly respond and immediately take appropriate action with regard to any situation which threatens life, limb, or property, or which may likely result in the disruption of general order within his area of jurisdiction.

            (9) Conduct investigations and affect lawful arrests when necessary.

            (10) Conduct research; correlate, analyze, and interpret data; monitor compliance with administrative rules and regulations; make findings of fact; prepare reports; and recommend legislation, policies, and directives which relate to security.

            (11) Act as the legislature’s principal point of contact for all law enforcement recommendations to the legislature and committees with respect to security issues.

            (12) Develop and implement, subject to adoption by the Capitol Security Council, a comprehensive security plan for the areas within the state capitol complex, as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 40:1379.5, that are occupied and utilized by the members, officers, and staff of the legislative branch of state government.

            (13) Carry out all directives issued by the presiding officer of either house of the legislature.

            Acts 2022, No. 507, §1, eff. June 16, 2022.