For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and derivations shall have the meaning given herein. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
APPLICANT: The person making application for a license or the renewal of a license for:
A. Private patrol agent; or
B. Private patrol or private security service or system.
LICENSING OFFICER: The city clerk.
PERSON: Any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, association or joint stock association.
PRIVATE OR PATROL SERVICE OR SYSTEM: Any service or system which purports to furnish, or does furnish, for a consideration, or otherwise, any watchman or guard, either uniformed or otherwise, to patrol any district in the city, or to guard or watch any property, or which employs any person to perform any type of duty to guard, protect or maintain peace and order at any public function, dance hall, theater, tavern or lounge, or any other place of public amusement or entertainment open to or frequented by the general public.
PRIVATE PATROL AGENT: Any person employed by the service or who performs individually the functions of a private patrol or private security service.
PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICE: Any service or system which purports to furnish, or does furnish, for a consideration, or otherwise, any employee or agent to protect any property by means other than physical observation of property. (2003 Code § 5-08-01)