N.M. Code R. § 16.48.2.20

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 8, April 23, 2024

Section 16.48.2.20 - QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY GUARD INSTRUCTOR REGISTRATION

An individual seeking to be a registered instructor shall complete an application on a form provided by the department. The department shall review applications, register instructors, and maintain a list of current instructors authorized to teach the department's approved curriculum.

A. Proof of professional certification and requirements specific to each level of instruction.

(1) Level One Instructor: instructor certification related to the level one training curriculum topics, issued by a law enforcement academy (LEA), an accredited higher education institution, United States military branch, or the federal law enforcement training center (FLETC). The certification submitted must have been issued within four years preceding the date the application is submitted;

(2) Level Two Instructor: approval as a level one instructor and, specific weapon instructor certification related to the level two training curriculum, issued by the respective weapon manufacturer. Weapon certification must have been issued within four years preceding the date the application is submitted;

(3) Level Three Instructor: firearms instructor certification issued by a law enforcement academy (LEA), a recognized federal government entity, United States military branch, the federal law enforcement training center (FLETC), or the national rifle association law enforcement activities division. Firearms certification must have been issued within four years preceding the date the application is submitted.

B. Every four years from the registration date or as requested by the department, the instructors must resubmit certification that takes place within four years preceding the renewal request in order to remain registered.

C. A registered instructor must complete a minimum of four hours of continuing education specific to instructor development and case law specific to security every four years from the date of registration. Continuing education may be provided by the department and subject to periodic review. Continuing education for instructors shall not count toward continuing education credit required for renewal of an individual licensure or certification pursuant to 16.48.6.8 NMAC.

N.M. Code R. § 16.48.2.20

16.48.2.20 NMAC - Re-pr, 16.48.2.20 NMAC, 09/24/08, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 01, January 15, 2019, eff. 1/15/2019, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 20, October 26, 2021, eff. 10/26/2021, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 03, February 8, 2022, eff. 2/8/2022, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 13, July 18, 2023, eff. 7/18/2023