(1)  An individual licensed as an armored car security officer or an armed private security officer may carry a firearm only while acting as an armored car security officer or an armed private security officer in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-63-307

  • 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
  • Armored car security officer: means an individual:
    (a) employed by an armored car company;
    (b) whose primary duty is to guard the tangible property, currency, valuables, jewelry, SNAP benefits as defined in Section 35A-1-102, or other high value items that require secured delivery from one place to another; 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
  • 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
    (iii) providing street patrol service. See Utah Code 58-63-102
    (2)  An individual licensed as an armored car security officer or an armed private security officer is exempt from the provisions of Section 76-10-505 and 7, while acting as an armored car security officer or an armed private security officer in accordance with this chapter and rules made under this chapter.

    Amended by Chapter 246, 2008 General Session