(1) It is unlawful:

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 181A.850

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(a) For a private security entity to provide private security services unless the entity has obtained a license under ORS § 181A.900.

(b) For a person to perform any service as a private security entity without first providing to the person to whom services are to be provided the Internet address for the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training’s webpage where a copy of or information pertaining to the private security entity’s license may be accessed.

(c) For a person to retain the services of a private security entity without first verifying through the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training’s webpage where a copy of or information pertaining to the private security entity’s license may be accessed.

(d) For a person to engage in the business of, or perform any service as a private security professional, or to offer services in such capacity unless the person has obtained a certificate under ORS § 181A.870.

(e) For a person to engage in the business of, or perform any service as an executive manager or supervisory manager, or to offer services in such capacities unless the person has obtained a license under ORS § 181A.870.

(f) For a person to perform supervisory duties over persons performing crowd management or guest services, as described in ORS § 181A.845, unless the person has obtained a license or certificate under ORS § 181A.870.

(g) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, for an executive manager to assign a person to perform private security services unless the person is certified as a private security professional under ORS § 181A.870.

(2) An executive manager may temporarily assign a person who is not certified as required by this section to perform private security services within this state for a period of time not to exceed 90 days if:

(a) The person is employed in another state;

(b) The person holds a private security professional’s certification or license from the other state; and

(c) The certification or licensing standards of the other state meet or exceed the standards of this state. [Formerly 181.873; 2021 c.618 § 13]