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Laws and rules: Security guards

Learn the current laws and rules for security guards and view rulemaking activity.

List of rulemaking activity

Rulemaking is how we create or change rules. See the latest rulemaking for security guards.

Current laws and rules

Security guards (Chapter 18.170 RCW)
Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions (Chapter 18.235 RCW)
Private security guard companies and private security guards (Chapter 308-18 WAC)

Explanation of abbreviations

RCW—Revised Code of Washington (Washington laws)
WAC—Washington Administrative Code (Washington agency regulations)

Need additional help? Here's how to contact us:

mail Email: rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov