New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 48 - PRIVATE LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTITIONERS
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
Section 16.48.2.18 - LEVEL TWO SECURITY GUARD APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.48.2.18

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Application requirements: Applicants for licensure as a level two security guard must meet the qualifications and requirements described in Section 61-27B-17 NMSA 1978, and submit a completed application, which includes:

(1) general application information as listed in Subsection C of 16.48.2.8 NMAC;

(2) license number of current registration in good standing as a level one security guard or proof of completing department approved level one security guard training;

(3) successfully pass a jurisprudence examination to be administered by the department;

(4) certificate of completing a department approved level two training program;

(5) certificate of completing a department approved weapon training program;

(6) biometric criminal history background check; and

(7) non-refundable registration fee as defined in 16.48.5 NMAC.

B. Level two training certificate: Training and examination must be conducted pursuant to the curriculum provided by the department and must be taught by an in-person department approved instructor. A twenty-hour curriculum is the minimum training required and must be completed within twelve months prior to application for security guard level two registration.

C. Level two weapons training certificate: An applicant must successfully complete training for the specific weapon to be armed with while on duty. Electronic non-lethal device training shall be done in accordance with manufacturer requirements for any device carried or utilized by the registrant.

D. Federal criminal history report: Pursuant to Section 61-27B-34, NMSA 1978, all owners, director and officers of a private investigation company must submit to a biometric federal criminal background check, as set forth in Subsection H of 16.48.2.8 NMAC.

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