New Mexico Security Officer Training

Here at Range 1839, we offer New Mexico Security Officer training Levels 1-3. These are in person courses only mandated by the state of New Mexico for persons wanting to become New Mexico security officers. The course is 44 hours in total.

New Mexico Level 1 Security Officer Training $100

New Mexico Security Officer Level 1 Training- (8 Hours) This training is the initial training for all New Mexico Security guards.

The individual must complete eight hours of training in order to be credentialed at Level I. The basic curriculum includes the following:

Authority and responsibility Legal training Management and preservation of incident scenes.

New Mexico Level 2 Security Officer Training

New Mexico Levels 1&2: $200

New Mexico Level 2 only $100 (*Individual must have already completed New Mexico Level 1 training*)

An additional 20 hours is required at Level 2. The following topics are covered:

  • Conflict management/ verbal and written communication
  • Use of force/ liability
  • Restraint and control devices
  • Defensive impact tools
  • Chemical agents

New Mexico Level 3 Security Officer Training:

New Mexico Levels 1-3: $300. This includes all three levels of New Mexico Security Officer Training.

New Mexico Level 3 Security Officer Training: *$150*

*Individuals must have already completed New Mexico Levels 1&2 Training*.

The Level 3 curriculum is 16 hours. It includes the following:

  • Firearm safety rules
  • Weapon manipulation
  • Firearm retention and equipment
  • Storage devices
  • Ammunition and storage
  • Hazards of firearms in home
  • Training family members
  • Locking devices
  • Types of sidearms
  • Marksmanship
  • Mental conditioning/ tactics
  • Threat recognition/ judgmental shooting
  • Powers of arrest/ laws regarding firearms and deadly force

New Mexico Level 3 Security Officer Requalification: $75

This is for Currently Licensed New Mexico Level 3 Security Officers. Includes the New Mexico Firearm Proficiency Test and Continuing Education credits.