La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LIX-101
Date of Hire-date applicant begins performing the functions and duties of a security officer.
Dog Handler-an individual who is accompanied by a trained protection dog while performing the duties of a security officer as defined in R.S. 37:3272. He shall be considered unarmed unless he falls under the definition of an armed security officer.
Emergency Assignment-any unplanned or unexpected event not covered by a prior contractual agreement.
Security Officer - a n individual who is principally employed by a contract security company whether armed or unarmed, to protect a person or persons or property or both.
1.Security officer's duties include but are not limited to the following:
a. prevention of unlawful intrusion or entry;
b. prevention of larceny;
c. prevention of vandalism;
d. protection of property or person;
e. prevention of abuse;
f. prevention of arson;
g. prevention of trespass on private property;
h. control, regulation, or direction of the flow or movements of the public, except on public streets, whether by vehicle, on foot, or otherwise;
i. street patrol service or merchant patrol service, which is any contract security company that utilizes foot patrols, motor vehicles, or any other means of transportation in public areas or on public thoroughfares in the performance of its security functions.
2. Professions specifically excluded from this definition are:
a. ticket takers;
b. ushers;
c. wrist band monitors;
d. meeting monitors;
e. parking attendants;
f. crowd counters;
g. badge checkers;
h. informational personnel.
Weapon-any firearm or baton approved by the board.
La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LIX-101
In addition to the above definitions, terms outlined in these rules shall be found in R.S. 37:3272.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3270 et seq.