New Mexico Level 3 Security Guard Psychological Evaluation

A state-required psych evaluation for armed security guard applicants. Done by video call. Performed by a New Mexico licensed psychologist with 30+ years of experience. I file the state form for you.

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Why Choose PsyConOps

Experienced

25 years as a U.S. Air Force psychologist. Board certified (ABPP). New Mexico license #1197. Thousands of evaluations done where the paperwork mattered.

Telehealth

Done from home over secure video. No driving. No time off work for travel. New Mexico rules allow virtual evaluations by a licensed psychologist.

Done Right

The signed state form goes directly from me to the New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board. No paperwork for you to chase.

Schedule

Request an appointment by phone or email. Most people get scheduled quickly.

3. Testing and Interview

A secure video appointment. Includes the MMPI-2-RF (a personality test the state requires), other short questionnaires, and a clinical interview. Plan for about 2 hours.

2. Fill Out Forms— Former Customer

A short intake form arrives in your email. About 15 minutes.

4. Form Filed

The signed state form is sent directly to the New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board.

About Dr. Elaine Orabona Foster, Ph.D., ABPP

Dr. Elaine Foster is a board-certified (ABPP) clinical and prescribing psychologist with over 30 years of experience evaluating security professionals, military service members, and veterans.

She served 25 years as a U.S. Air Force psychologist (Lt. Col., retired), conducting security clearance evaluations and thousands of psychological assessments where decisions had to be made and the paperwork mattered.

She is licensed in New Mexico (License #1197) and Texas (License #40743), and holds prescribing authority in New Mexico (PS-RXP #0021). Her approach is direct and respectful. She knows you came to get back to work, and her job is to give you a fair, thorough, and timely evaluation.

Hiring Armed Guards? Let's Build a Pipeline.

If your company hires Level 3 security guards in New Mexico or Texas, I offer dedicated scheduling for partner accounts.

Your candidates get appointments quickly, which means new hires reach their post sooner and your contracts fill faster.

I work with private patrol operators, in-house security teams, and staffing firms.

Set Up a Partner Account

Or email psyconops@gmail.com to talk about volume needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Under New Mexico Administrative Code 16.48.2.19, every Level 3 (armed) security guard applicant must be evaluated by a licensed psychologist before initial certification. The evaluation is about whether the applicant is mentally suited to carry a firearm.
Yes. New Mexico allows any psychologist licensed and in good standing in New Mexico to do the evaluation. The whole process can be done by secure video.
Plan for about 2 hours on the day of your appointment. The signed state form is usually sent in within 24-48 hours.
Please call or email for current pricing. The fee covers the clinical interview, all testing the state requires, the official New Mexico form, and direct submission to the board.
New Mexico requires the MMPI-2-RF, MMPI-2, or PAI, plus two additional brief measures of emotional functioning (such as the Beck Depression Inventory-II, Beck Anxiety Inventory, or PTSD Checklist). The full battery is selected to meet the state requirements.
If the evaluation does not result in a recommendation to carry a firearm, I will explain the reasons before anything is filed. Per state rules, you cannot redo the evaluation for at least 90 days from the date of the original.
You will need a valid photo ID, the intake paperwork I send by email, and a quiet private space with reliable internet. You will need a laptop or desktop computer (not a phone). Be well-rested. Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours beforehand.
The evaluation is confidential within the limits of the law. The official form goes to the New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board, as the state requires. Detailed clinical findings are not shared with your employer unless you say it is okay.
Yes, that is common. If your employer has agreed to pay for your evaluation, send me your employer's contact and billing information when you book and I will work with them directly.

Ready to schedule your evaluation?

Same-day appointments when available. New Mexico licensed psychologist. The form is filed for you.