New Jersey — As of 2006 all security personnel employed by a

"security officer company" which provides security services to other

entities by contract must undergo a state mandated certified training
program. This law, commonly referred to as SORA, is the state's effort
to increase the quality of security personnel. Security personnel
employed by other types of businesses do not require the SORA
certification card. However, those employed by the Atlantic City
casinos are required to have the state issued "Casino Employee
Registration" card.
New Mexico — As of 2008 all security guards must undergo FBI
background checks and a certified training program. Guards who carry
firearms must also undergo additional training with a firearm through
an approved firearms instructor and pass a psychological exam. The
security industry is regulated through the New Mexico Regulation and
Licensing Division.