A. On or after July 1, 2007, every individual seeking employment or employed as a level one security guard shall file an application for registration with the department.

B. The department shall issue a registration for a level one security guard to an individual who files a completed application accompanied by the required fees and who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant:

1. (1) is at least eighteen years of age;
2. (2) is of good moral character;
3. (3) has successfully completed an examination as required by department rule;
4. (4) has not been convicted of a felony or an offense involving dishonesty, an offense involving an intentional violent act or the illegal use or possession of a deadly weapon and has not been found to have violated professional ethical standards;

5. (5) has completed a curriculum approved in department rule consisting of level one security guard training prior to being placed on a guard post for the first time as a level one security guard; that training may be provided by:

   1. (a) a public educational institution in New Mexico or an educational institution licensed by the higher education department pursuant to the Post-Secondary Educational Institution Act [Chapter 21, Article 23 NMSA 1978];
   2. (b) an in-house training program provided by a licensed private patrol company using a curriculum approved by the department; or
   3. (c) any other department-approved educational institution using a curriculum approved by the department and complying with department standards set forth in department rules;
6. (6) is employed by a private patrol company under the direct supervision of a licensed private patrol operator, a level three security guard or a private patrol operations manager; and

7. (7) meets other requirements set forth in department rules.

   C. A private patrol company shall notify the department within thirty days from the date of termination of a level one security guard of the employment termination.

History: Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 16.

ANNOTATIONS

Compiler's note. — Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 16 was enacted as 61-27A-6.9 NMSA 1978. It has been codified by the compiler as 61-27B-16 NMSA 1978. See the compiler's note following 61-27B-1 NMSA 1978.

Delayed repeal. — For delayed repeal of the section, see 61-27B-36 NMSA 1978.

Effective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 38, makes the section effective July 1, 2007.