It is unlawful for any person to own or operate a security business or engage in business as a security agent as provided in and authorized in this chapter without first having obtained a license from the Clerk of the City. Prior to obtaining a license, the person owning, operating, or engaging in business as a security agent shall have participated in a minimum of two (2) hours of security training, which should include topics such as conflict de-escalation, ethics for security agents, law on permissible conduct, and best practices for emergency response, or the equivalent. Proof of training shall be submitted at the time of application and may consist of a certificate or proof of participation in online training. A security agency or security agent license shall expire on December 31 of each year.
(Ord. 3730 §2, 2024: Ord. 3360 §3, 2009)