§ 19-116. Standards for issuance of license to engage in the private security business.

No license to engage in the private security business will be issued unless the applicant meets the following standards or, if the applicant is an organization, each of its officers, directors, partners, or associates meets the following standards:

(1)

Is at least 18 years of age.

(2)

Has not been convicted of a felony or of an offense of moral turpitude.

(3)

Has not been convicted of a crime of carrying or possessing a dangerous weapon within ten years immediately prior to the date of application.

(4)

Has not been refused a license under this article and has not had a license revoked or suspended under a similar law of any other jurisdiction.

(5)

Has not been convicted of the offense of impersonating or permitting or aiding and abetting a person to impersonate a law enforcement officer.

(6)

Does not have active warrants filed against him in any jurisdiction.

(7)

Has not been denied a permit or had a permit revoked or suspended under this chapter during the five-year period immediately before the date of application.

(8)

Has not provided false information on the application.

(9)

Does not employ any person as a security officer who does not have a current city permit.

(10)

If the applicant is not a resident of the state, appointed in writing as his agent a resident of the state. If the applicant is a corporation, a limited partnership or limited liability company, is qualified to do business in the state, and is in good standing in the state.

(Code 1988, § 19-214; Ord. No. 65892, § 1, 4-7-1994)