An individual licensed as an armed private security officer, armored car security officer, or unarmed private security officer shall:

(1)  carry a copy of the individual’s license on the individual’s person at all times while acting as a licensee; and

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-63-308

  • 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
  • Peace officer: means a person who:
    (a) is a certified peace officer as defined in Title 53, Chapter 13, Peace Officer Classifications; and
    (b) derives total or special law enforcement powers from, and is an employee of, the federal government, the state, or a political subdivision, agency, department, branch, or service of either, of a municipality, or a unit of local government. See Utah Code 58-63-102
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • 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)  display the license upon the request of a peace officer, a representative of the division, or a member of the public.

    Amended by Chapter 246, 2008 General Session