1. (1) Experience.

   1. (a) Any applicant who seeks to qualify for a contract security company license on the basis of qualified experience must substantiate such experience with suitable documentation of employment (preferably written certifications from employers). The applicant’s claimed experience is subject to such independent verification by the Commissioner as may be deemed warranted.
   2. (b) The Commissioner will not consider experience accumulated without any authorization, permit, or license required by applicable federal, state, or local law.

2. (2) Examination.

   1. (a) Any applicant who seeks to qualify for a contract security company license by passing an examination must apply directly to the independent testing organization selected by the Commissioner to prepare and grade such examination. Payment of any examination (or reexamination) fee shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

   2. (b) The examination for a contract security company license will cover the following subjects:

      1. 1. General duties of a contract security company business;
      2. 2. Field note taking and report writing;
      3. 3. Emergency procedures;
      4. 4. Legal powers and limitations;
      5. 5. De-escalation techniques;
      6. 6. Proper safe restraint techniques;
      7. 7. First aid;
      8. 8. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
      9. 9. Active shooter; and/or
      10. 10. The provisions of the Act and this chapter.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-35-118 and 62-33-129. Administrative History: Original rule filed November 17, 1987; effective January 1, 1988. Amendments filed March 21, 2025; effective June 19, 2025.