2014 Illinois Compiled Statutes
Chapter 225 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
225 ILCS 447/ - Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004.
Article 25 - Private Security Contractors

(225 ILCS 447/Art. 25 heading)

(225 ILCS 447/25-5)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2024)
Sec. 25-5. Exemptions; private security contractor. The provisions of this Act related to licensure of a private security contractor do not apply to any of the following:
(1) An employee of the United States, Illinois, or a

political subdivision of either while the employee is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties within the scope of his or her employment. However, any such person who offers his or her services as a private security contractor or uses a similar title when these services are performed for compensation or other consideration, whether received directly or indirectly, is subject to this Act.

(2) A person employed as either an armed or unarmed

security officer at a nuclear energy, storage, weapons, or development site or facility regulated by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission who has completed the background screening and training mandated by the regulations of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

(3) A person, watchman, or proprietary security

officer employed exclusively by only one employer in connection with the exclusive activities of that employer.

(Source: P.A. 93-438, eff. 8-5-03.)

(225 ILCS 447/25-10)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2024)
Sec. 25-10. Qualifications for licensure as a private security contractor.
(a) A person is qualified for licensure as a private security contractor if he or she meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Is at least 21 years of age.
(2) Has not been convicted of any felony in any

jurisdiction or at least 10 years have elapsed since the time of full discharge from a sentence imposed for a felony conviction.

(3) Is of good moral character. Good character is a

continuing requirement of licensure. Conviction of crimes other than felonies may be used in determining moral character, but shall not constitute an absolute bar to licensure, except where the applicant is a registered sex offender.

(4) Has not been declared by any court of competent

jurisdiction to be incompetent by reason of mental or physical defect or disease, unless a court has subsequently declared him or her to be competent.

(5) Is not suffering from dependence on alcohol or

from narcotic addiction or dependence.

(6) Has a minimum of 3 years experience of the 5

years immediately preceding application working as a full-time manager for a licensed private security contractor agency or a manager of a proprietary security force of 30 or more persons registered with the Department or with 3 years experience of the 5 years immediately preceding his or her application employed as a full-time supervisor for an in-house security unit for a corporation having l00 or more employees, for a military police or related security unit in any of the armed forces of the United States, or in a law enforcement agency of the federal government, a state, or a state political subdivision, which shall include a state's attorney's office or public defender's office. The Board and the Department shall approve such full-time supervisory experience and may accept, in lieu of the experience requirement in this subsection, alternative experience working as a full-time manager for a private security contractor agency licensed in another state or for a private security contractor agency in a state that does not license such agencies if the experience is substantially equivalent to that gained working for an Illinois licensed private security contractor agency. An applicant who has a baccalaureate degree or higher in police science or a related field or a business degree from an accredited college or university shall be given credit for 2 of the 3 years of the required experience. An applicant who has completed a non-degree military training program in police science or a related field shall be given credit for one of the 3 years of the required experience if the Board and the Department determine that such training is substantially equivalent to that received in an associate degree program. An applicant who has an associate degree in police science or in a related field or in business from an accredited college or university shall be given credit for one of the 3 years of the required experience.

(7) Has not been dishonorably discharged from the

armed forces of the United States.

(8) Has passed an examination authorized by the

Department.

(9) Submits his or her fingerprints, proof of having

general liability insurance required under subsection (b), and the required license fee.

(10) Has not violated Section 10-5 of this Act.
(b) It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain general liability insurance in an amount and coverage appropriate for the applicant's circumstances as determined by rule. The applicant shall provide evidence of insurance to the Department before being issued a license. Failure to maintain general liability insurance and to provide the Department with written proof of the insurance shall result in cancellation of the license without hearing.
(c) Any person who has been providing canine odor detection services for hire prior to January 1, 2005 is exempt from the requirements of item (6) of subsection (a) of this Section and may be granted a private security contractor license if (i) he or she meets the requirements of items (1) through (5) and items (7) through (10) of subsections (a) of this Section, (ii) pays all applicable fees, and (iii) presents satisfactory evidence to the Department of the provision of canine odor detection services for hire since January 1, 2005.
(Source: P.A. 98-253, eff. 8-9-13.)

(225 ILCS 447/25-15)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2024)
Sec. 25-15. Qualifications for licensure as a private security contractor agency.
(a) Upon receipt of the required fee and proof that the applicant has a full-time Illinois licensed private security licensee-in-charge, which is a continuing requirement for agency licensure, the Department shall issue a license as a private security contractor agency to any of the following:
(1) An individual who submits an application and is a

licensed private security contractor under this Act.

(2) A firm that submits an application and all of the

members of the firm are licensed private security contractors under this Act.

(3) A corporation or limited liability company doing

business in Illinois that is authorized to engage in the business of conducting a private security contractor agency if at least one officer or executive employee is licensed as a private security contractor under this Act and all unlicensed officers and directors of the corporation or limited liability company are determined by the Department to be persons of good moral character.

(b) No private security contractor may be the licensee-in-charge for more than one private security contractor agency. Upon written request by a representative of the agency, within 10 days after the loss of a licensee-in-charge of an agency because of the death of that individual or because of the termination of the employment of that individual, the Department shall issue a temporary certificate of authority allowing the continuing operation of the licensed agency. No temporary certificate of authority shall be valid for more than 90 days. An extension of an additional 90 days may be granted upon written request by the representative of the agency. Not more than 2 extensions may be granted to any agency. No temporary permit shall be issued for loss of the licensee-in-charge because of disciplinary action by the Department related to his or her conduct on behalf of the agency.
(c) Upon issuance of the temporary certificate of authority as provided for in subsection (b) of this Section and at any time thereafter while the temporary certificate of authority is in effect, the Department may request in writing additional information from the agency regarding the loss of its licensee-in-charge, the selection of a new licensee-in-charge, and the management of the agency. Failure of the agency to respond or respond to the satisfaction of the Department shall cause the Department to deny any extension of the temporary certificate of authority. While the temporary certificate of authority is in effect, the Department may disapprove the selection of a new licensee-in-charge by the agency if the person's license is not operative or the Department has good cause to believe that the person selected will not fully exercise the responsibilities of a licensee-in-charge. If the Department has disapproved the selection of a new licensee-in-charge and the temporary certificate of authority expires or is about to expire without the agency selecting another new licensee-in-charge, the Department shall grant an extension of the temporary certificate of authority for an additional 90 days, except as otherwise prohibited in subsection (b) or this subsection (c).
(Source: P.A. 98-253, eff. 8-9-13.)

(225 ILCS 447/25-20)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2024)
Sec. 25-20. Training; private security contractor and employees.
(a) Registered employees of the private security contractor agency who provide traditional guarding or other private security related functions or who respond to alarm systems shall complete, within 30 days of their employment, a minimum of 20 hours of classroom basic training provided by a qualified instructor, which shall include the following subjects:
(1) The law regarding arrest and search and seizure

as it applies to private security.

(2) Civil and criminal liability for acts related to

private security.

(3) The use of force, including but not limited to

the use of nonlethal force (i.e., disabling spray, baton, stungun or similar weapon).

(4) Arrest and control techniques.
(5) The offenses under the Criminal Code of 2012 that

are directly related to the protection of persons and property.

(6) The law on private security forces and on

reporting to law enforcement agencies.

(7) Fire prevention, fire equipment, and fire safety.
(8) The procedures for report writing.
(9) Civil rights and public relations.
(10) The identification of terrorists, acts of

terrorism, and terrorist organizations, as defined by federal and State statutes.

(b) All other employees of a private security contractor agency shall complete a minimum of 20 hours of training provided by the qualified instructor within 30 days of their employment. The substance of the training shall be related to the work performed by the registered employee.
(c) Registered employees of the private security contractor agency who provide guarding or other private security related functions, in addition to the classroom training required under subsection (a), within 6 months of their employment, shall complete an additional 8 hours of training on subjects to be determined by the employer, which training may be site-specific and may be conducted on the job.
(d) In addition to the basic training provided for in subsections (a) and (c), registered employees of the private security contractor agency who provide guarding or other private security related functions shall complete an additional 8 hours of refresher training on subjects to be determined by the employer each calendar year commencing with the calendar year following the employee's first employment anniversary date, which refresher training may be site-specific and may be conducted on the job.
(e) It is the responsibility of the employer to certify, on a form provided by the Department, that the employee has successfully completed the basic and refresher training. The form shall be a permanent record of training completed by the employee and shall be placed in the employee's file with the employer for the period the employee remains with the employer. An agency may place a notarized copy of the Department form in lieu of the original into the permanent employee registration card file. The original form shall be given to the employee when his or her employment is terminated. Failure to return the original form to the employee is grounds for disciplinary action. The employee shall not be required to repeat the required training once the employee has been issued the form. An employer may provide or require additional training.
(f) Any certification of completion of the 20-hour basic training issued under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security and Locksmith Act of 1993 or any prior Act shall be accepted as proof of training under this Act.
(Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13; 98-253, eff. 8-9-13; 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)

(225 ILCS 447/25-30)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2024)
Sec. 25-30. Uniforms.
(a) No licensee under this Act or any employee of a licensed agency shall wear or display a badge, shoulder patch or other identification that contains the words "law" or "enforcement". No license holder or employee of a licensed agency shall imply in any manner that the person is an employee or agent of a governmental entity, display a badge or identification card, emblem, or uniform using the words "police", "sheriff", "highway patrol", "trooper", "law enforcement" or any similar term.
(b) All military-style uniforms, if worn by employees of a licensed private security contractor agency, must bear the name of the private security contractor agency, which shall be plainly visible on a patch, badge, or other insignia.
(c) All uniforms, if worn by employees of a licensed private security contractor agency, may only be worn in the performance of their duties or while commuting directly to or from the employee's place or places of employment.
(d) Employees shall return any uniform, badge, identification card, or equipment issued, but not sold, to the employee by the agency within 72 hours of termination of employment.
(e) Licensees under this Act of any employee of a licensed agency are prohibited from using the Illinois State Seal on badges, company logos, identification cards, patches, or other insignia.
(Source: P.A. 98-253, eff. 8-9-13.)