AZ HB2249

Requires private prison security officers to be certified pursuant to section 41-1822, establishing uniform training and qualification standards for these officers.

Mandates that private prison security officers be at least 21 years old, have no felony convictions, and be certified; restricts their authority to the grounds of the private prison facility only.

Expands the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board's duties to include establishing training curricula, minimum standards, background investigation procedures, and continuing education requirements for private prison security officers.

Adds certification requirements to private prison contractor eligibility criteria, making certification a condition for private prison operation in Arizona.

Establishes that denial, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of certification for non-compliance with qualifications applies to both state correctional officers and private prison security officers.