Which of the following is not listed as having arrest authority besides sworn LEOs?

• A. Correctional officer
• B. Probation officer
• C. Bail bondsman
• D. Registered private security

Answer: (C)

Understanding who can arrest beyond sworn officers hinges on the scope of authority granted by law to specific non–LEO roles. Correctional officers have arrest authority within their duties—often to arrest inmates for violations inside the facility or in related contexts. Probation officers likewise have authority to arrest individuals for probation violations, typically under court orders or with warrants. Registered private security can have limited arrest powers in certain jurisdictions, usually tied to detaining someone in the act of a crime or exercising a citizen’s arrest under state law, though their authority is far more restricted than that of sworn officers. A bail bondsman, in contrast, does not receive formal arrest authority in the same way; their role is to post bond and ensure appearance, with any pursuit or detainment of a defendant who jumps bail generally relying on law enforcement or specific statutory provisions.