How It Works
Step 1
Register with the Regulations & Licensing Dept
Step 2
Attend the Security Guard Training Class at 3D STS
Step 3
Submit graduation certificate to RLD
Step 4
Get fingerprinting and attach receipt to RLD profile
Step 5
Wait for guard card – if longer than 2 weeks, contact RLD
Our Trainings
LEVEL 1 NEW MEXICO SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING
To be able to understand the basic Level 1 Security Guards’ legal authority and responsibilities, incident scene management, and preservation. The use of force continuum, know the appropriate use of force and de-escalation techniques. The appropriate search and seizure, legal restrictions, and civil liability, jurisdiction and limitations of authority, and how to communicate with local law enforcement.
New Mexico
Recommended Age Limit
18 y.o.
Duration
8 hours
Price
$105+Tax
Duration
Length of this course is 8 hours in a classroom setting for this Course.
Requirements to participate:
Must be 18 years old Background check conducted by the State during application processing.
Price Details
Cost of Course $105+tax per student.
All classes have a $50 non-refundable deposit.
Participants Will Learn
- All required training in accordance with NMSA 1978 61-27B-1 through 61-27B-36.
- Rules and Regulations Title 16 Chapter 48 parts 1-7
LEVEL 2 NEW MEXICO SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING
To understand and demonstrate in a professional intermediate security guard framework, basic legal and practical knowledge of the use of force continuum, personal/employer liability, verbal and written communication skills, and conflict management, while learning new protocol for defensive impact weapons, restraint control devices, and chemical agents.
New Mexico
Recommended Age Limit
21 y.o
Duration
20 Hours
Price
$350 + Tax
Duration
Length and setting of Course is 20 hours of classroom instruction for this Course.
Requirements to participate:
Must be 21 years old, Completion of Level 1.
Price Details
Cost of Course $350 + tax per student.
All classes have a $50 non-refundable deposit.
Taser training available for an additional 4 hours of training, must be 21 years old, cost $150 + tax
Participants Will Learn
- All required training in accordance with NMSA 1978 61-27B-1 through 61-27B-36
- accordance with NMSA 1978 61-27B-1 through 61-27B-36
- Practical training as well as scenario based training
LEVEL 3 NEW MEXICO SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING
Students will be knowledgeable with and proficient in the practice of all safety procedures for the safe handling of firearms on duty, during training and at home, nomenclature, cleaning and function check of a revolver, nomenclature, cleaning and function check of a pistol, firearms ballistics, mental preparation for potential lethal confrontations, fundamentals of handgun marksmanship, techniques used for the handgun presentation, low ready, and holstering, techniques used to unload, load, chamber/press check, and de-cock of a revolver, techniques used to clear a revolver malfunction, techniques used to load, chamber/press check, de-cock, unload, tactical and speed reload of the semi-automatic pistol, techniques used to clear semiautomatic pistol malfunctions, techniques used for handgun retention, techniques used to engage threats.
New Mexico
Recommended Age Limit
21 Y.O
Duration
16 Hours
Price
$300+Tax
Duration
Length and setting of Course is 16 hours of range and classroom instruction.
Requirements to participate:
Must be 21 years old Completion of Level 2 250 rounds of ammunition are required and can be provided at extra cost.
Price Details
Cost of Course $300 +tax
per student.
Participants Will Learn
- All required training in accordance with NMSA 1978 61-27B-1 through 61-27B-36
- Rules and Regulations Title 16 Chapter 48 parts 1-7
- Classroom, practical, and range training as well as scenario based training
Active Shooter
This course provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so that they can prepare to respond to an active shooter situation.
Describe actions to take when confronted with an active shooter and responding law enforcement officials. Recognize potential workplace violence indicators. Describe actions to take to prevent and prepare for potential active shooter incidents. Describe how to manage the consequences of an active shooter incident.
Duration
4 Hours
Price
$210 + tax
3D Assessment
3D STS will introduce clients to the main types of physical security measures. 3D STS can help clients with the correct physical security measures and apply them correctly.
Our personalized assessment will cover the process of assessing security and the related risks from internal/external threats to an entity, it’s assists, or personnel. Please call for a professional security consultant to start your assessment.
Duration
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Price
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Ethics Training
This course provides guidance to individuals, including managers and employees, so that they can understand Ethics vs Etiquette, the rules of introduction, Dignitary etiquette, conversational rules, and common courtesy.
Duration
8 Hours
Price
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First Steps
Since First Steps orientations are not model-specific, providing a through introduction to firearm safety, handling, and shooting skills.
New Firearms owners are encouraged to take the “first steps” of obtaining training, and this program is designed to provide a hands-on introduction to the safe handling and proper orientation of firearms.
3D STS instructors will help you with choosing a firearms at local shop.
All classes have a $50 non-refundable deposit.
Duration
4 Hours
Price
$105 + tax
Security Supervisor Training
The purpose of this instruction is to provide Security Professional Supervisors with the tools and knowledge to effectively supervise, lead and control Security Officers.
The course of instruction is separated into five (5) main topics or parts; Leadership, Human Relations and Communication, Assigning Work and Delegation, Managing Time, and Resolving Conflict/Legal Issues.
Duration
8 Hours
Price
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Basic Pistol
The NRA Basic Pistol Class is the National Rifle Association’s response to the American public’s need for a firearm program for new shooters.
Basic Pistol shooting course introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Students learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. This class is specifically geared for those individuals wanting to learn shooting fundamentals.
Duration
8 Hours
Price
$120+Tax
Basic Private Investigator Training
The Private Investigator’s Academy is a forty (40) hour course designed to teach the basic tools necessary for private individuals licensed, or who are considering licensing in the State of New Mexico as a Private Investigator.
The course is designed to assist the private sector professional in completing certification as aProfessional Certified Investigator (PCI) through the American Society ofIndustrial Security, International (ASIS).
Duration
40 hours
Price
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CPR/AED
This course provides guidance to individuals, Law Enforcement, and security to learn how and when to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). As well as teaching students how and when to use a rapid assessment, using a bag value mouth rescuer.
Along with educating others to respond to a cardiac emergency.
Duration
4 hours
Price
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Taser Training (Law Enforcement/Security)
This course provides guidance to individuals, Law Enforcement, and security. Students will understand the basic operational theory of Taser self-defense weapons, educate civilians on reasonable safe and effective operation, Legal disclosures, and expectations, CEW Technology, selected medical and safety studies, training drills.
Duration
4 Hours
Price
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Advanced Pistol Training
This course introduces and reinforces the fundamentals of advanced shooting and pistol handling/manipulation.This course teaches specific techniques to preform rapid presentation and accurate pistol shooting.
Duration
4 Days
Price
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School Security
This course teaches school security officers to have a better understanding and awareness of security in schools. This course is tailored to the schools’ policies for school safety and emergency planning. Focusing on functioning as a security officer in a school setting, working effectively with students
Duration
8 Hours
Price
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Tactical Pistol Training
This course introduces and reinforces the fundamentals of tactical shooting and pistol handling/manipulation under stress. The students will perform the fundamentals of tactical pistol shooting and gain the requires skill to employ the techniques in any situation.
Duration
5 Days
Price
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Basic Rifle Training
This course teaches the basic knowledge for owning and using a rifle/carbine. Essential gun safety rules, basics of ammunition, shooting positions, fundamentals of rifle/carbine shooting.
Duration
8 Hours
Price
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Advanced Rifle Training
This course is designed for Law Enforcement and Security personnel who have a rifle/carbine on duty. Course focuses on marksmanship skills and fundamentals with a patrol rifle/carbine.
Students will shoot from various positions and distances.Student will participate in single and multiple target engagements, critical decision making in a threat environment.
Duration
4 Days
Price
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Tactical Rifle Training
This course concentrates on advanced shooting skills, pivoting and turning to fire, movement while firing, unconventional shooting positions, two-man tactics, use of the back-up and off-duty pistol, how to handle stress inoculation, as well as reduced-light training with the pistol and rifle.
Duration
5 Days
Price
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Concealed Carry Weapon Permit
During this NRA-certified course, students will learn the five firearms safety rules, firearms manipulation (semi-auto and revolvers), safe storage of handguns and child safety, safe handgun shooting fundamentals, ammunition storage, mental conditioning and tactics. Students will learn to recognize threats and understand proper judgment in shooting.
We will cover techniques for avoiding a criminal attack and how to control a violent confrontation, techniques for non-violent dispute resolution and knowing when to use deadly physical force.
This course also covers federal, state and local criminal and civil laws pertaining to purchase, ownership, transportation, and use and possession of handguns.
This course will be taught in the classroom and at the range and requires 200 9mm rounds (not provided).
Students will receive a certificate of graduation complying with New Mexico state mandates.
Duration
16 Hours
Price
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Reason 1
We take your training to the next level. Our graduates are Security Officers and Agents, not just guards. Why? We not only focus on state requirements, but professionalism, ethics, integrity and honor.
Reason 2
Our classes are taught by former military and law enforcement professionals, who know what they are doing.
Reason 3
Your safety and success is our mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our programs.
How do I check my Guard Card status?
To check the status of your Guard Card, visit the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department website. Click here (pdf) for instructions on how to find the information you are looking for.
Where do I get my fingerprints?
You will need to register online at New Mexico Department ofPublic Safety website to start your fingerprinting and background check process.
You can get more information at: https://nm.state.identogo.com/ , https://www.dps.nm.gov/law-enforcement-records-bureau/fingerprinting-and-background-checks/
What does New Mexico Guard Card training require?
The state of New Mexico establishes the requirements for all three levels of Security Guard training.
Level 1
This training is the initial training for all New Mexico Security guards and focuses on observing and reporting. Training includes classroom and scenario-based training.
Participants learn:
· All required training in accordance with NMSA1978 61-27B-1 through 61-27B-36
· Rules and Regulations Title 16 Chapter 48 parts1-7
Requirements to participate:
· Must be 18 years old
· Background check conducted by the State during application processing.
Length of course: 8 hours
Level 2
This course builds on Level 1 and focuses on the use of force and liability. Training includes classroom training, practical training, and scenario-based training. As part of the course, all participants will be sprayed with OC spray, also known as pepper spray.
Participants learn:
· All required training in accordance with NMSA 1978 61-27B-1 through 61-27B-36
· Rules and Regulations Title 16 Chapter 48 parts 1-7
Requirements to participate:
· Must be 21 years old
· Completion of Level 1
Length of course: 20 hours
Level 3
This course builds in Level 1 andLevel 2 and covers deadly use of force and firearms. Training includesclassroom, practical, and range training, as well as scenario-based training.
Participants will learn:
· Allrequired training in accordance with NMSA 1978 61-27B-1 through 61-27B-36
· Rulesand Regulations Title 16 Chapter 48 parts 1-7
· Classroom,practical, and range training as well as scenario-based training
Requirements to participate:
· Must be 21 years old
· Completion of Level 2
250 rounds of ammunition are required and can be provided at extra cost.
Do I have to take Level 1 and Level 2 to register for Level 3?
Yes, security guard card training courses build upon each other and must be taken sequentially.
How long is the Guard Card training good for?
Upon completion of each course, each student will receive a certification that is valid for 1 year.
Do I have to be sprayed with OC spray (pepper spray) in the Level 2 course?
Yes. Being exposed to spray with OC spray is required so that students learn how to react to a situation when their senses are compromised. This process is conducted in a very safe manner and instructors will aid students in deactivating the OC spray.
The only exceptions are if students have proof that they have already been sprayed at another professional training school.
As a Level 3 graduate, do I need to shoot every year as part of my re-certification?
Yes, it is required that you shoot a qualified instructor every year to keep your skills sharp.
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