AZ HB2102

Requires private prison security officers to be certified by the state peace officer standards and training board, establishing them under the same certification requirements as state correctional officers.

Mandates that security officers employed by private prison contractors be at least 21 years old, have no felony convictions, and be certified pursuant to section 41-1822, with no authority outside private prison grounds.

Adds private prison security officers to the board's jurisdiction for establishing uniform minimum standards, background investigations, basic training curriculum of at least 240 hours, and continuing training requirements.

Requires private prison contractors to use only certified security officers as a condition of holding an adult incarceration contract with the state.

Clarifies that private prison security officers must meet the same training standards and background investigation requirements as state department of corrections correctional officers.