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Statutes and Rules

The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) and the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training (Board), adopt administrative rules that set the minimum standards for employment, training, and certification of private security public safety professionals. These rules help DPSST carry out statutory requirements and act in accordance with the Agency's mission, to promote excellence in public safety.

OAR Chapter 259 Division 60 Rules

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 259-060

ORS Chapter 181A.840 Private Security Providers

Oregon Revised Statues (ORS) 181A Private Security Service Providers


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Proposed, Temporary and Permanent Rule Changes

The following list provides the current and recent rule changes related to private security public safety professionals.  For all other rule changes and instructions on how to submit comments for a proposed rule change please visit DPSST's Statutes and Rules Page.

Division 59 - Private Security Entity Licensing

Fee Increases for the Private Security Entity License

Proposed

​These proposed rules are to collect public comment on a fee increase for the Private Security Entity License.

​Amending: OAR 259-059-0070

Last Day to Submit Comments: November 22, 2024

Division 60 - Private Security

Fee Increases for Private Security Provider Certifications and Licenses

Proposed

These proposed rules are to collect public comment on fee increases for the Private Security Provider certifications and licenses.

​Amending: OAR 259-060-0500

Last Day to Submit Comments: November 22, 2024