An individual holding a valid Utah license as a contract security company, armed private security officer, or unarmed private security officer under Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 4, Security Personnel Licensing and Regulation Act, on July 1, 1995, is:
(1)
on or after July 1, 1995, considered to hold a current license under this chapter in the comparable classification of contract security company, armed private security officer, or unarmed private security officer; and
Terms Used In Utah Code 58-63-305
Armed private security officer: means an individual:
(a)
employed by a contract security company;
(b)
whose primary duty is:
(i)
guarding personal or real property; or
(ii)
providing protection or security to the life and well being of humans or animals; and
(c)
who wears, carries, possesses, or has immediate access to a firearm in the performance of the individual's duties. See Utah Code 58-63-102
Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Contract security company: means a company that is engaged in business to provide security services to another person, business, or entity on a contractual basis by assignment of an armed or unarmed private security officer. See Utah Code 58-63-102
Security officer: means an individual who is licensed as an armed or unarmed private security officer under this chapter and who:
(i)
is employed by a contract security company securing, guarding, or otherwise protecting tangible personal property, real property, or the life and well being of human or animal life against:
(A)
trespass or other unlawful intrusion or entry;
(B)
larceny;
(C)
vandalism or other abuse;
(D)
arson or other criminal activity; or
(E)
personal injury caused by another person or as a result of an act or omission by another person;
(ii)
is controlling, regulating, or directing the flow of movements of an individual or vehicle; or
Unarmed private security officer: means an individual:
(a)
employed by a contract security company;
(b)
whose primary duty is guarding personal or real property or providing protection or security to the life and well being of humans or animals;
(c)
who does not wear, carry, possess, or have immediate access to a firearm in the performance of the individual's duties; and
(d)
who wears clothing of distinctive design or fashion bearing a symbol, badge, emblem, insignia, or other device that identifies the individual as a security officer. See Utah Code 58-63-102
