In Arizona, agencies are generally the licensed party while employees who wish to be Security Officers must register under these guidelines.
See: AR 32-2608 and AR 32-2621

The rules indicate that the registration allows the applicant to work for any licensed security provider/agency.  As in other states, the registration certificate is dependent on an actual or prospective offer of employment from a licensed security provider.

A separate armed registration certificate is required for each agency: 

According to ARS 32-2624 (B): When a security guard….is issued, an identification card as described in section 32-2633 shall be issued to the registrant.  The identification card is evidence that the person is a duly registered security guard…..,An employee must obtain an armed security guard registration certificate and identification card for each sponsoring agency licensee.

Fees

Security Guard Employee:

• New/Renew Unarmed Security Guard – $72.00 ($50 application and $22 for fingerprint)

• New/Renew Armed Security Guard – $122.00 ($100 application and $22 fingerprints)

• Late Fee – $10.00

• Upgrade from Unarmed to Armed Security Guard* – $50.00

• Reinstatement – $25.00

• Card Replacement – $10.00

*If your fingerprints were taken over 90 days ago, then include a fingerprint card and fingerprint processing fee.

See: Arizona Department of Public Safety Website

Temporary registration certificate:  According to ARS 32-2624:  Before the required background screenings for an applicant are complete, the department may issue a forty-five-day security guard registration certificate or a forty-five-day armed security guard registration certificate to an applicant who is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States military and who has been discharged not more than three years before application.  The applicant who receives a forty-five-day security guard registration certificate pursuant to this section may work only for an agency licensee that provides the applicant preassignment training as prescribed in section 32-2632.

Arizona allows for reciprocal agreements between states with similar requirements. The code states in part:

32-2610. Reciprocal agreements; recognition
A. The department may enter into a reciprocal agreement with a state that has security guard qualification laws substantially similar to this chapter to allow a security guard registration to be used by the registrant within the jurisdiction of either this state or the other state. The department may enter into the agreement if the issuing authority for the other state meets all of the following conditions:

1. Issues a security guard identification card with an expiration date printed on the card.

2. Is available to verify the registration status for law enforcement purposes within three business days after a request for verification.

3. Has disqualification, suspension and revocation requirements for registrations.

4. Requires that the applicant for a registration submit to a criminal history records check pursuant to section 41-1750 and applicable federal law.

B. The department may recognize security guard registrations from states that have security guard qualification laws substantially similar to this chapter if the issuing authority for the other state meets all of the conditions prescribed in subsection A, paragraphs 1 through 4 of this section.

C. The reciprocal agreement or recognition shall be limited and is intended only to allow security guard agencies that maintain business operations in multiple states to use their security guards to meet temporary demands.  For a security guard from another state to work in this state, the department shall set appropriate restrictions that shall include the following provisions:

1. The security guard shall possess a security guard registration in good standing from another state.

2. The security guard shall be employed by a security guard agency licensed in this state that possesses a security guard agency license in both states in good standing.

3. The security guard shall work no more than thirty days in a calendar year in this state.

4. The security guard agency shall provide written notification to the department on a form provided by the department.

5. Security guards who possess only a temporary or provisional registration shall not be permitted to work in this state.

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age if applying to be a security guard, private investigator, or private investigator associate.
See: ARS 32-2622(1)

The applicant must be a citizen or legal resident who is authorized to seek employment in the United States.
See: ARS 32-2622(2)

None required.

•   Arizona peace officers are exempt from training requirements
•   Law enforcement officers working as security guards or traffic control officers are exempt from the laws governing security guards

ARS §32-2606
Registrations exceptions:
1. An officer or employee of the federal government, this state or a political subdivision of this state while the officer or employee is performing official duties.

2. An individual who performs security related work at:
(a) A commercial nuclear generating station that is subject to federal regulatory requirements.
(b) A company that is subject to department of defense regulatory requirements.

3. A company that employs security guards solely for use of and service to itself and not for others and that complies with the following requirements:

(a) If the company’s security guards are armed, each guard must complete sixteen hours of firearms training initially and complete an additional eight hours of refresher training each year thereafter.
(b) If the security guard wears a uniform or badge, the uniform or badge must strictly conform to the standards established by the department pursuant to this chapter.
(c) The company must annually submit an affidavit to the department that attests to the company’s compliance with its internal procedures that require a background investigation for each of its security guards.

4. The Arizona rangers organization as identified in section 41-4201, or authorized persons performing official Arizona ranger duties when in the service of a nonprofit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.

According to ARS 32-2609: Good cause exceptions for misdemeanor and felony offenses:

A. If a person shows at a hearing to the board’s satisfaction that the person is not awaiting trial on or has not been convicted of committing any of the offenses listed in section 41-1758.03, subsection B, the board may grant a good cause exception for the following:

1. A misdemeanor offense if the person completed all terms of sentencing.
2. A felony offense if ten of more years have passed since the person completed all terms of sentencing.

B. Before granting a good cause exception at a hearing the board shall consider all of the following in accordance with board rule:

1. The extent of the person’s criminal record.
2. The length of time that has elapsed since the offense was committed.
3. The nature of the offense.
4. Evidence supporting any applicable mitigating circumstances.
5. Evidence supporting the degree to which the person participated in the offense.
6. Evidence supporting the extent of the person’s rehabilitation, including:

(a) Completion of probation, parole or community supervision.
(b) Whether the person paid restitution or other compensation for the offense.
(c) Evidence of positive action to change criminal behavior, such as completion of a drug treatment program or counseling.
(d) Personal references attesting to the person’s rehabilitation.

C. If seeking a good cause exception, at least five days before the hearing the applicant shall submit to the department any evidence the applicant will be presenting at the hearing.

None.

According to ARS §32-2623 every employee shall obtain a registration certificate.

The security guard shall have the security guard’s identification card in the security guard’s possession and display it when requested by the Department or any peace officer.
See: ACC R-13-6-104.F

ARS 32-2633. Identification cards

Each holder of a license or registration certificate issued under this chapter shall obtain a standard identification card that is issued by the department. The department shall determine the size and design of the identification card and the card shall contain the following information:

1. Name of employee.

2. Date of expiration.

3. Photograph of employee.

4. Physical description of employee.

5. Employee’s registration number.

6. If the employee is an armed security guard, information identifying the employee as an armed security guard and the name of the authorizing employer.

7. Such other information as may be determined necessary by the director.

According to ARS 32-2624 (B)  An employee must obtain an armed security guard registration certificate and identification card for each sponsoring agency licensee.

An armed security guard employed by more than one licensee shall pay the fee required under ACC R-13-6-103(A)(15) and obtain an identification card for each licensee under which the armed security guard is employed.
See: ACC R-13-6-104.D

The legislation does not mention this requirement.

The applicant’s fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. The procedures for obtaining a change, correction, or updating of your criminal history record are set forth in Title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 16.34.

For unarmed guards the fingerprint fee is $22.

According to the DPS web site list of disqualifiers, “applicants are deemed to not meet qualifications if, within the last 5 years preceding their application, they have been convicted of any misdemeanors, whether or not your conviction was subsequently Set Aside or Vacated, that involves:
• Narcotics (ARS §13, Chapter 34, or similar)”

See ARS 32-2622:  An applicant for an associate or a security guard registration certificate issued pursuant to this article shall

7. Not be either of the following:

(a) Adjudicated mentally incompetent.

(b) Found to constitute a danger to self or others pursuant to section 36-540.

8. Not have a disability as defined in section 41-1461, unless that person is a qualified individual as defined in section 41-1461.

9. Not have been convicted of acting or attempting to act as an associate, security guard or armed security guard without a license if a license was required

According to  AR 32-2622  a security guard applicant must:

3.  Not have been convicted of any felony or currently be under indictment for a felony.
4. Within the five years immediately preceding the application for an associate, security guard or armed security guard registration certificate, not have been convicted of any misdemeanor act involving:

(a) Personal violence or force against another person or threatening to commit any act of personal violence or force against another person.
(b) Misconduct involving a deadly weapon as provided in section 13-3102.
(c) Dishonesty or fraud.
(d) Arson.
(e) Theft.
(f) Domestic violence.
(g) A violation of title 13, chapter 34 or 34.1 or an offense that has the same elements as an offense listed in title 13, chapter 34 or 34.1.
(h) Sexual misconduct.

5. Not be on parole, on community supervision, on work furlough, on home arrest, on release on any other basis or named in an outstanding arrest warrant.

6. Not be serving a term of probation pursuant to a conviction for any act of personal violence or domestic violence, as defined in section 13-3601, or an offense that has the same elements as an offense listed in section 13-3601.

7. Not be either of the following:

(a) Adjudicated mentally incompetent.
(b) Found to constitute a danger to self or others pursuant to section 36-540.

8. Not have a disability as defined in section 41-1461, unless that person is a qualified individual as defined in section 41-1461.

9. Not have been convicted of acting or attempting to act as an associate, security guard or armed security guard without a license if a license was required.

10. Not be a registered sex offender.

According to ARS 32-2622:  An applicant for an armed security guard registration certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall:

B1. Meet the requirements of subsection A of this section.

2. Except as provided in section 32-2624, successfully complete all background screening and training requirements.

3. Not be a prohibited possessor as defined in section 13-3101 or as described in 18 United States Code section 922.

4. Not have been discharged from the armed services of the United States under other than honorable conditions.

5. Not have been convicted of any crime involving domestic violence as defined in section 13-3601.

See also 32-2609. Good cause exceptions for misdemeanor and felony offenses

None mentioned

The applicant must complete the 8-hour pre-assignment unarmed training course. The unarmed training verification (security guard training form) must be signed and dated by a registered unarmed general security guard trainer and a security guard agency representative.

As required by ARS §32-2613 and ARS §32-2632, training must be provided to Security Guards by the employing agency (currently certified AZ peace officers are exempt from training requirements). The curriculum of the training program must cover:

•   Orientation
•   Criminal Law
•   Uniform
•   Communications
•   Use of Force
•   General Procedures
•   Crime Scene
•   Ethics
•   First Response

See: Full curriculum outline

Refresher Training:  The qualifying party of a security guard agency shall ensure that a person employed as a security guard by the agency completes eight hours of refresher training before renewing the security guard’s registration certificate. The curriculum consists of:

• Criminal law and laws of arrest
• Use of force
• General security guard procedures
• Crime scene preservation and first response
• Ethics, and
• Emergency response procedures
  See: AAC R13-6-602

Firearms Training:  The qualifying party of a security guard agency shall ensure that in addition to completing the pre-assignment training described in R13-6-601 and refresher training described in R13-6-602, a security guard who will use a firearm within the scope of the security guard’s employment with the agency completes:
1. Sixteen hours of initial firearms-safety instruction before being assigned to a position requiring that a firearm be carried, and
2. Eight hours of annual refresher firearms-safety instruction in the use of the weapon used by the security guard before renewing the security guard’s registration certificate.
See: AAC R13-6-603

The qualifying party shall ensure that firearms-safety training is provided by an instructor who is certified by the Department under R13-6-702 and uses the curriculum established by the
Department

See: AAC R13-6-603

Armed training is only valid for one calendar year. The signed armed refresher training certification form must be provided to DPS. This must be received at DPS no later than January 5 of the following year.

If the Armed Security Guard firearms refresher training is not received by DPS for each calendar year, then your Armed Security Guard registration certificate(s) may be suspended. To reinstate your armed guard card, you will have to provide an armed training verification form showing 16 hours of armed training.

Not Required.

Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 25-517 through 25-519; Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 32-3701
Failure to comply with subpoenas or warrants relating to paternity or child support proceedings, may bring to a suspension or revocation of an occupational license

•   Security Guard Registration Application Form (PDF)

•   Security Guard Agency License

•   Arizona Statutes Title 32 Chapter 26

•   For Security Guard requirements see Chapter 26 of Title 13, Ch. 6 Arizona Administrative Code (PDF)