The Competent Authority may enter into a contract with private security companies for implementing the Protection Program. A Security Guard charged with implementing a Protection Program shall fulfill the following requirements: 

1. He shall be a citizen of the State. 

2. He shall be at least (21) twenty one calendar years of age.

3. He shall be medically fit. 

4. He shall obtain the necessary security clearance.

5. He has never been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty. 

6. He shall hold a firearm proficiency certificate issued by a shooting club licensed in the State for non-military personnel. 

7. He shall hold a firearm license. 

8. He shall have completed the national service or submit a certificate of exemption therefrom. 

9. He shall hold the certificates of education, training and expertise, as identified by the Protection Unit according to the nature of functions that will be entrusted to them.

10. He shall successfully pass the professional internship approved by the Protection Unit, pertaining to the protection of witnesses and security powers granted to a Security Guard.