New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 48 - PRIVATE LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTITIONERS
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
Section 16.48.2.20 - QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY GUARD INSTRUCTOR REGISTRATION

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.48.2.20

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

An individual seeking to be a registered instructor shall complete an application on a form provided by the department. The department shall review applications, register instructors, and maintain a list of current instructors authorized to teach the department's approved curriculum.

A. Proof of professional certification and requirements specific to each level of instruction.

(1) Level One Instructor: instructor certification related to the level one training curriculum topics, issued by a law enforcement academy (LEA), an accredited higher education institution, United States military branch, or the federal law enforcement training center (FLETC). The certification submitted must have been issued within four years preceding the date the application is submitted;

(2) Level Two Instructor: approval as a level one instructor and, specific weapon instructor certification related to the level two training curriculum, issued by the respective weapon manufacturer. Weapon certification must have been issued within four years preceding the date the application is submitted;

(3) Level Three Instructor: firearms instructor certification issued by a law enforcement academy (LEA), a recognized federal government entity, United States military branch, the federal law enforcement training center (FLETC), or the national rifle association law enforcement activities division. Firearms certification must have been issued within four years preceding the date the application is submitted.

B. Every four years from the registration date or as requested by the department, the instructors must resubmit certification that takes place within four years preceding the renewal request in order to remain registered.

C. A registered instructor must complete a minimum of four hours of continuing education specific to instructor development and case law specific to security every four years from the date of registration. Continuing education may be provided by the department and subject to periodic review. Continuing education for instructors shall not count toward continuing education credit required for renewal of an individual licensure or certification pursuant to 16.48.6.8 NMAC.

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