1. 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. (1) general application information as listed in Subsection C of 16.48.2.8 NMAC;
   2. (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. (3) successfully pass a jurisprudence examination to be administered by the department;
   4. (4) certificate of completing a department approved level two training program;
   5. (5) certificate of completing a department approved weapon training program;
   6. (6) biometric criminal history background check; and
   7. (7) non-refundable registration fee as defined in 16.48.5 NMAC.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

[16.48.2.18 NMAC - Re-pr & A, 16.48.2.18 NMAC, 9/24/2008; A, 5/1/2010; A, 1/15/2015; A, 1/15/2019; A, 10/26/2021; A, 7/18/2023]