2012 Code of Alabama
Title 34 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES.
Chapter 27C - ALABAMA SECURITY REGULATORY BOARD.
Section 34-27C-7 - Certification.
(a) Within 30 days after initial employment, a security officer or armed security officer shall apply to the board for certification. On or after May 21, 2009, all security officers or armed security officers not exempted under Section 34-27C-17, shall apply to the board for certification in accordance with this chapter. A certification card issued by the board shall be carried by each security officer and armed security officer while performing his or her duties. A temporary card may be issued by the board pending the completion of training. Certification shall be renewed every two years on the date which original certification was granted.
(b) Each applicant for certification or renewal of certification shall submit to the board, within 30 days after initial employment or 30 days before certification expiration, the appropriate form as developed by the board, a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25), and proof of completion of a certified training program or refresher course.
(c) Certification shall be denied or may be revoked if a security officer or armed security officer does not meet the standards of a security officer or armed security officer established by the board pursuant to this chapter. In the event of denial or revocation of certification by the board, the applicant may appeal the action of the board. Upon receipt of a notice of appeal from the applicant, the board shall set a hearing date and promptly notify the applicant of the hearing date. The hearing shall be held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(d) A contract security company shall notify the board within 10 days after discovering any adverse information pertaining to the eligibility of an individual to be certified as a security officer or armed security officer.
(e) The board may issue a certificate to a security officer who has been certified as a security officer in another state if the board determines that the applicant is currently a resident of this state and the qualifying and training requirements of the issuing state are equivalent to those required by this chapter.
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