OAR 259-060-0015
Private Security Provider Duties, Exemptions and Prohibited Acts


(1)

A person may not act as a private security provider unless that person is certified or licensed under the Act and these rules.

(a)

Certified armed and unarmed private security professionals are not required to be certified as an event and entertainment private security professional in order to perform or provide private security services for an event or entertainment business or venue.

(b)

An event and entertainment private security professional is not authorized to perform or provide private security services for any entity that is not an entertainment business or venue unless the individual is also certified, as appropriate, as an alarm monitor, armed or unarmed private security professional.

(c)

A private security professional is not authorized to independently contract with businesses or entities to provide services as a private security professional unless the professional is also licensed as an executive manager.

(d)

A supervisory manager is not authorized to independently contract with businesses or entities to provide services as a supervisory manager unless the supervisory manager is also licensed as an executive manager.

(2)

Private security providers must have in their possession their DPSST issued certification, licensure or temporary work permit (Form PS-20) while performing the functions of a private security provider and must be able to present their license, certificate, or temporary work permit to any DPSST staff member, law enforcement officer or Oregon Liquor Control Commission agent upon demand, or any other person, upon reasonable request.

(3)

Persons described in ORS 181A.845 (Applicability of ORS 181A.840 to 181A.891) are exempt from regulation as private security providers.

(a)

The exemption found in ORS 181A.845 (Applicability of ORS 181A.840 to 181A.891)(1)(L) does not apply to an individual who has the primary responsibility of controlling access to premises at an entry to the premises or any portion of the premises where minors are prohibited.

(b)

The exemption found in ORS 181A.845 (Applicability of ORS 181A.840 to 181A.891)(1)(k) applies to individuals performing crowd management or guest services inside the established confines of an organized event and who are not armed, permitted to initiate confrontational activities, or hired with the primary responsibility of taking enforcement action as described in ORS 181A.840 (Definitions for ORS 181A.360, 181A.840 to 181A.891, 181A.895 and 181A.995)(8)(f).

(c)

The exemption found in ORS 181A.845 (Applicability of ORS 181A.840 to 181A.891)(1)(c) includes individuals providing private security services through a contract or sub-contract for the federal government while the individual is performing the duties of the office or employment.

(4)

Private security providers are prohibited from:

(a)

Carrying a concealed weapon while providing security services unless currently certified as an armed private security professional and licensed under ORS 166.291 (Issuance of concealed handgun license); and

(b)

Using the Department logo or their license or certification to represent themselves as an agent, authorizing representative or employee of the Department.

(5)

For purposes of these administrative rules, these prohibitions apply to any business, employer, or entity that provides private security services within this state regardless of whether the business, employer, or entity is located in this state.

(6)

Change of Information.

(a)

An applicant or private security provider must notify the Department within 14 calendar days of any change of address by using Form PS-23.

(b)

Executive managers must notify the Department when a private security provider is hired and when the private security provider’s employment status changes due to a resignation or termination. Submission of the Form PS-23 is required for terminations of employment where the private security provider may have violated the Act.

(c)

Executive managers must submit a completed Form PS-24 within 48 hours of a change when:

(A)

Beginning employment or entering a contract with an employer as an executive manager;

(B)

Terminating employment or completing a contract for an employer as an executive manager; and

(C)

When the ownership of the employing business or entity changes.

(7)

Notification of Arrest. Pursuant to ORS 181A.885 (Effect of being charged with crime), any private security provider or applicant who is charged with a crime must notify his or her employer or, if not employed, the Department no later than 48 hours after the charge is filed.

(a)

The initial notification may be made by telephone or with a Recent Arrest Form.

(b)

The Department may request immediate written notification documenting specific charges, the county and state where any charges are pending, the investigating agency, and the date of arrest.

(8)

Should any certified armed private security provider become ineligible to purchase, own or possess a firearm, the provider and the manager, employer or supervisor of the provider must notify the Department in writing within 48 hours of the circumstances causing the ineligibility. The notification must list all facts known and must identify a person whom the Department may contact for additional information.

Source: Rule 259-060-0015 — Private Security Provider Duties, Exemptions and Prohibited Acts, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=259-060-0015.

259–060–0005
Objectives
259–060–0010
Definitions
259–060–0015
Private Security Provider Duties, Exemptions and Prohibited Acts
259–060–0020
Minimum Standards for Certification or Licensure
259–060–0025
Application for Certification and Licensure
259–060–0030
Temporary Assignments
259–060–0060
Minimum Standards for Training
259–060–0090
Challenge of Alarm Monitor Classroom Instruction and Assessment Module
259–060–0092
Accreditation of Private Security Training Programs
259–060–0120
Private Security Professional Requirements for Certification
259–060–0130
Private Security Executive Manager and Supervisory Manager Licensure and Responsibilities
259–060–0135
Private Security Instructor Requirements for Certification
259–060–0136
Private Security Instructor Responsibilities
259–060–0145
Crowd Management or Guest Services
259–060–0200
Employer Responsibilities
259–060–0300
Grounds to Deny, Revoke, Suspend or Refuse to Renew Alarm Monitor Professional Certification
259–060–0310
Grounds to Deny, Revoke, Suspend or Refuse to Renew Unarmed Private Security Professional Certification and Event and Entertainment Private Security Professional Certification
259–060–0320
Grounds to Deny, Revoke, Suspend or Refuse to Renew Armed Private Security Professional Certification, Private Security Instructor Certification, and Executive or Supervisory Manager Licensure
259–060–0350
Department Review for Denial, Revocation, Suspension or Refusal to Renew
259–060–0360
Surrender of a Private Security Provider Certification or License
259–060–0370
Emergency Suspension / Refusal to Renew / Denial - Private Security Certifications and Emotional Fitness
259–060–0380
Issuance of Notice of Intent/Request for Hearing and Contested Case Procedures
259–060–0450
Compliance
259–060–0500
Fees and Payments
259–060–0600
Forms
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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