A. On or after July 1, 2007, every individual seeking employment or employed as a level two security guard shall file an application for registration with the department. B. The department shall issue a registration for a level two security guard to an individual who files a completed application accompanied by the required fees and who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant: (1) meets the requirements to be granted registration as a level one security guard and maintains in good standing a current registration as a level one security guard; (2) has successfully completed an examination as required by department rule; (3) possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent; (4) in addition to the training required to be registered as a level one security guard, has completed a curriculum approved in department rule of level two security guard training prior to being placed on a guard post for the first time as a level two security guard; that training may be provided by: (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]; (b) an in-house training program provided by a licensed private patrol company using a curriculum approved by the department; (c) the New Mexico law enforcement academy; or (d) any other department-approved educational institution using a curriculum approved by the department and complying with department standards set forth in department rules; (5) 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 (6) 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 two security guard of the employment termination. History: Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 17. Compiler's note. — Laws 2007, ch. 115, § 17 was enacted as 61-27A-6.10 NMSA 1978. It has been codified by the compiler as 61-27B-17 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.
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