35-9-9. Powers and duties generally; wearing of special badge; reporting of change of address.

Each person appointed as a special policeman under Code Sections 35-9-2 through 35-9-8, this Code section, and Code Sections 35-9-10 through 35-9-12 shall:#

1. (1)

   Be charged with the duty of protecting and preserving the property described in the application for his appointment;#

2. (2)

   Have power to arrest all persons trespassing or committing offenses or crimes on the property described in the application for his appointment;#

3. (3)

   Have and may exercise the powers of a peace officer, but only upon the property or in connection with the property described in the application for his appointment; and#

4. (4)

   Have power to possess and carry such firearms and other weapons while on duty as may be prescribed by the appointing authority.#

When on duty, a special policeman shall wear a metallic badge upon which shall be inscribed the words “special policeman.”#

Whenever a person appointed as a special policeman shall change his residence, he shall forthwith give notice of his new address to the appointing authority.#