(1) Each resident manager applicant shall:

(a) submit an application compliant with ARM 24.182.501;

(b) submit evidence that the applicant passed a written examination as set forth in ARM 24.182.505; and

(c) provide the names and telephone numbers of three references not related to the applicant by blood or marriage. Two of the three references must be:

(i) former employers;

(ii) individuals or firms with which the applicant had a contractual working agreement if self-employed;

(iii) individuals or firms having knowledge of the agreement or working relationship; or

(iv) as determined acceptable by the board or its designee.

(2) Applicants for licensure as resident managers of contract security companies or proprietary security organizations must:

(a) complete vocational training of at least two 12-credit semesters in security company operations and two 12-credit semesters in business operations; or

(b) demonstrate two years of full-time experience (3,600 cumulative hours) as follows:

(i) practice as a licensed security guard or alarm response runner for the same type of company the applicant is seeking licensure as a resident manager;

(ii) employment as a sworn peace officer or military police officer; or

(iii) employment as governmental or industrial supervisor or administrator, with security duties as a primary function.

(3) Applicants for licensure as resident managers of electronic security companies must:

(a) complete vocational training of at least two 12-credit semesters in electronic security operations and two 12-credit semesters in business operations; or

(b) demonstrate two years of full-time experience (3,600 cumulative hours) as follows:

(i) practice as a licensed security alarm installer or alarm response runner for an electronic security company; or

(ii) employment as governmental or industrial supervisor or administrator, with electronic security duties as a primary function.