New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-27B-18. Security guard; level three; registration; requirements

(1) is at least twenty-one years of age;

(2) meets the requirements to be granted registration as a level two security guard and maintains in good standing a current registration as a level two security guard;

(3) has successfully completed an examination as required by department rule;

(4) possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(5) in addition to the training required to be registered as a level two security guard and before the applicant shall be placed for the first time at a guard post as a level three security guard, has completed a curriculum approved by the department consisting of the minimum training for firearm certification prescribed by the department; provided that the additional training required by the department is provided by:

(6) is firearm certified by the New Mexico law enforcement academy or the national rifle association;

(7) is employed by a private patrol company under the direct supervision of a licensed private patrol operator, another level three security guard or a private patrol operations manager; and

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