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Chapter 18.170 RCW: SECURITY GUARDS
RCWs > Title 18 > Chapter 18.170
Chapter 18.170 RCW
18.170.010 Definitions.
18.170.030 Security guard license—Requirements.
18.170.040 Armed private security guard license—Requirements.
18.170.050 Armed private security guard license authority—Registration of firearms.
18.170.060 Private security company license—Requirements, restrictions—Qualifying agent—Assignment or transfer of license.
18.170.070 License cards and certificates—Issuance and requirements.
18.170.080 Licensed private security companies—Certificate of insurance required.
18.170.090 Temporary registration cards—Requirements—Expiration—Suspension.
18.170.105 Training requirements.
18.170.110 Required notice of certain occurrences.
18.170.120 Out-of-state licensees—Application—Fee—Temporary assignment.
18.170.130 Investigation of applicants.
18.170.140 Regulatory provisions exclusive—Authority of the state and political subdivisions.
18.170.150 Out-of-state private security guards operating across state lines.
18.170.160 Licenses required—Use of public law enforcement insignia prohibited—Penalties—Enforcement.
18.170.164 License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
18.170.165 Transfer of license.
18.170.170 Unprofessional conduct.
18.170.175 Display of firearms while soliciting clients.
18.170.180 Authority of director.
18.170.210 Application of administrative procedure act to hearings.
18.170.220 Inability to practice by reason of a mental or physical condition—Statement of charges—Hearing—Sanctions—Examinations—Presumed consent.
18.170.230 Unprofessional conduct or inability to practice—Penalties.
18.170.280 Application of administrative procedure act to acts of the director.
18.170.290 Uniform regulation of business and professions act.
18.170.300 Reciprocity agreements.
18.170.310 Military training or experience.
18.170.902 Effective date—1995 c 277.
18.170.010
(6) "Classroom instruction" means training that takes place in a setting where individuals receiving training are assembled together and learn through lectures, study papers, class discussion, textbook study, or other means of organized formal education techniques, such as video, closed circuit, or other forms of electronic means, and as distinguished from individual instruction.
(7) "Commission" means the criminal justice training commission established in chapter 43.101 RCW.
(9) "Department-certified trainer" means any person who has been approved by the department by receiving a passing score on a department-administered examination, to administer department-provided examinations and attest that training or testing requirements have been met.
(10) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing.
(11) "Employer" includes any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, company, society, manager, contractor, subcontractor, bureau, agency, service, office, or an agent of any of the foregoing that employs or seeks to enter into an arrangement to employ any person as a private security guard.
(12) "Firearms certificate" means the certificate issued by the commission.
(13) "Individual instruction" means training that takes place either on-the-job or through formal education techniques, such as video, closed circuit, internet, or other forms of electronic means, and as distinguished from classroom instruction.
(15) "Person" includes any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, company, society, manager, contractor, subcontractor, bureau, agency, service, office, or an agent or employee of any of the foregoing.
(16) "Primary responsibility" means activity that is fundamental to, and required or expected in, the regular course of employment and is not merely incidental to employment.
(17) "Principal corporate officer" means the president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, comptroller, or any other person who performs the same functions for the corporation as performed by these officers.
(18) "Private security company" means a person or entity licensed under this chapter and engaged in the business of providing the services of private security guards on a contractual basis.
(19) "Private security guard" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter and principally employed as or typically referred to as one of the following:
(20) "Qualifying agent" means an officer or manager of a corporation who meets the requirements set forth in this chapter for obtaining a license to own or operate a private security company.
(21) "Sworn peace officer" means a person who is an employee of the federal government, the state, a political subdivision, agency, or department branch of a municipality, or other unit of local government, and has law enforcement powers.
[ 2007 c 306 § 1; 2007 c 154 § 1; 2004 c 50 § 1; 1991 c 334 § 1.]
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2007 c 154 § 1 and by 2007 c 306 § 1, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
(1) A person who is employed exclusively or regularly by one employer and performs the functions of a private security guard solely in connection with the affairs of that employer, if the employer is not a private security company. However, in accordance with RCW 69.50.382, an employee engaged in marijuana-related transportation or delivery services on behalf of a common carrier must be licensed as an armed private security guard under this chapter in order to be authorized to carry or use a firearm while providing such services;
(2) A sworn peace officer while engaged in the performance of the officer's official duties;
(3) A sworn peace officer while employed by any person to engage in off-duty employment as a private security guard, but only if the employment is approved by the chief law enforcement officer of the jurisdiction where the employment takes place and the sworn peace officer does not employ, contract with, or broker for profit other persons to assist him or her in performing the duties related to his or her private employer; or
(4)(a) A person performing crowd management or guest services including, but not limited to, a person described as a ticket taker, usher, door attendant, parking attendant, crowd monitor, or event staff who:
(i) Does not carry a firearm or other dangerous weapon including, but not limited to, a stun gun, taser, pepper mace, or nightstick;
(ii) Does not wear a uniform or clothing readily identifiable by a member of the public as that worn by a private security officer or law enforcement officer; and
(iii) Does not have as his or her primary responsibility the detainment of persons or placement of persons under arrest.
(b) The exemption provided in this subsection applies only when a crowd has assembled for the purpose of attending or taking part in an organized event, including preevent assembly, event operation hours, and postevent departure activities.
[ 2015 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 504; 2007 c 154 § 2; 2006 c 173 § 1; 1991 c 334 § 2.]
Security guard license—Requirements.
(3) Not have been convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction, if the director determines that the applicant's particular crime directly relates to his or her capacity to perform the duties of a private security guard, and the director determines that the license should be withheld to protect the citizens of Washington state. The director shall make her or his determination to withhold a license because of previous convictions notwithstanding the restoration of employment rights act, chapter 9.96A RCW;
[ 2012 c 118 § 2; 1995 c 277 § 1; 1991 c 334 § 3.]
Armed private security guard license—Requirements.
(1) An applicant must meet the following minimum requirements to obtain an armed private security guard license:
[ 1991 c 334 § 4.]
Armed private security guard license authority—Registration of firearms.
[ 1991 c 334 § 5.]
18.170.060
18.170.070
18.170.080
Licensed private security companies—Certificate of insurance required.
A licensed private security company shall file and maintain with the director a certificate of insurance as evidence that it has comprehensive general liability coverage of at least twenty-five thousand dollars for bodily or personal injury and twenty-five thousand dollars for property damage.
[ 1991 c 334 § 8.]
18.170.090
Temporary registration cards—Requirements—Expiration—Suspension.
(1) A licensed private security company may issue an employee a temporary registration card of the type and form provided by the director, but only after the employee has completed preassignment training and submitted a full and complete application for a private security guard license to the department. The application must be mailed to the department within three business days after issuance of the temporary registration card. The temporary registration card is valid for a maximum period of sixty days and does not authorize a person to carry firearms during the performance of his or her duties as a private security guard. The temporary registration card permits the applicant to perform the duties of a private security guard for the issuing licensee.
(2) Upon expiration of a temporary registration card or upon the receipt of a permanent registration card or notification from the department that a permanent license is being withheld from an applicant, the applicant shall surrender his or her temporary registration card to the licensee.
(3) The director may suspend the authority to use temporary registration cards for a period of one year for any private security guard company that fails to comply with the provisions of this section. After the suspension period, the director may reinstate the company's use of temporary registration cards after receipt of a written request from the company.
[ 1995 c 277 § 6; 1991 c 334 § 9.]
18.170.105
18.170.110
18.170.120
Out-of-state licensees—Application—Fee—Temporary assignment.
(1) Any person from another state that the director determines has selection, training, and other requirements at least equal to those required by this chapter, and who holds a valid license, registration, identification, or similar card issued by the other state, may apply for a private security guard license card or armed private security guard license card on a form prescribed by the director. Upon receipt of a processing fee to be determined by the director, the director shall issue the individual a private security guard license card or armed private security guard license card.
[ 1995 c 277 § 9; 1991 c 334 § 12.]
18.170.130
18.170.140
(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the licensing for regulatory purposes of private security guards, armed private security guards, and private security companies are exclusive. No governmental subdivision of this state may enact any laws or rules licensing for regulatory purposes such persons, except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.
[ 1991 c 334 § 14.]
18.170.150
Out-of-state private security guards operating across state lines.
Private security guards or armed private security guards whose duties require them to operate across state lines may operate in this state if they are properly registered and certified in another state with training, insurance, and certification requirements that the director finds are at least equal to the requirements of this state.
[ 1991 c 334 § 15.]
18.170.160
(1) After June 30, 1992, any person who performs the functions and duties of a private security guard in this state without being licensed in accordance with this chapter, or any person presenting or attempting to use as his or her own the license of another, or any person who gives false or forged evidence of any kind to the director in obtaining a license, or any person who falsely impersonates any other licensee, or any person who attempts to use an expired or revoked license, or any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1995 c 277 § 11; 1991 c 334 § 16.]
18.170.164
The director shall immediately suspend any license issued under this chapter if the holder has been certified pursuant to RCW 74.20A.320 by the department of social and health services as a person who is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order. If the person has continued to meet all other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the license shall be automatic upon the director's receipt of a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
[ 1997 c 58 § 838.]
18.170.165
[ 1995 c 277 § 2.]
18.170.170
(3) Knowingly making a material misstatement or omission in the application for a firearms certificate;
(4) Not meeting the qualifications set forth in RCW 18.170.030, 18.170.040, or 18.170.060;
(10) Assigning or transferring any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, except as provided in RCW 18.170.060;
(11) Failure to maintain insurance; and
(12) Failure to have a qualifying principal in place.
[ 2002 c 86 § 248; 1997 c 58 § 837; 1995 c 277 § 12; 1991 c 334 § 17.]
18.170.175
[ 1995 c 277 § 3.]
18.170.180
(2) To adopt standards of professional conduct or practice; and
(3) To employ such administrative and clerical staff as necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.
[ 2007 c 256 § 9; 2002 c 86 § 249; 1991 c 334 § 18.]
18.170.210
Application of administrative procedure act to hearings.
The procedures governing adjudicative proceedings before agencies under chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, govern all hearings before the director.
[ 1991 c 334 § 21.]
18.170.220
18.170.230
Unprofessional conduct or inability to practice—Penalties.
Upon a finding that a license holder or applicant has committed unprofessional conduct or is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety due to a physical or mental condition, the director may issue an order providing for one or any combination of the following:
(11) The assessment of administrative penalties.
[ 1995 c 277 § 15; 1991 c 334 § 23.]
18.170.280
[ 1991 c 334 § 28.]
18.170.290
[ 2002 c 86 § 250.]
18.170.300
Reciprocity agreements.
The director has the authority to negotiate reciprocity agreements with other states allowing licensed security officers from Washington to work in those other states.
[ 2004 c 50 § 3.]
18.170.310
[ 2011 c 351 § 11.]
18.170.902
Effective date—1995 c 277.
This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [May 9, 1995].
[ 1995 c 277 § 41.]