8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training for Security Guards in New York State
Become a Licensed Security Guard
No knowledge or experience is necessary. This security guard training class is the required first step to obtaining your security guard license. Our pre-assignment training for security guards in New York City provides students with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. The fee is $70.
Students are required to have a passing score (70%) on a test given toward the end of the class. After successfully completing the training, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. This certificate is one of the several documents needed for applying for a security guard license. Learn more about how to become a licensed New York State security guard.
This is a certification course. A security guard license will not be obtained without this step.
Students are required to have a passing score (70%) on a test given toward the end of the class. After successfully completing the training, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. This certificate is one of the several documents needed for applying for a security guard license. Learn more about how to become a licensed New York State security guard.
This is a certification course. A security guard license will not be obtained without this step.
Topics Include:
- Role of Security Guards in Protecting Property and Lives
- Powers and Limitations
- Handling of Emergency Situations
- Access Control Procedures
- Communications and Public Relations
- Report Writing
- Ethics and Conduct
- Reviews and Examinations
What to Bring to Class:
- ID Picture (Must Be Either Government-Issued or School-Issued)
- Social Security Card
- Payment (Cash, Debit Card, or Credit Card)
- Notebook and Pen for Taking Notes
8-Hour Annual Security Guard Course Renewal
The eight-hour annual in-service course must be completed each calendar year after completing the 16-hour on-the-job training course. This program is designed to meet current training needs and refresh or update guards in changes in the security field. The fee is $70. Guards must complete this course as a prerequisite for renewal of their registration issued by the NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services.
Topics Include:
- Role of Security Guards in Protecting Property and Lives
- Powers and Limitations
- Handling of Emergency Situations
- Access Control Procedures
- Communications and Public Relations
- Report Writing
- Ethics and Conduct
- Reviews and Examinations
16-Hour OJT Security Training Course
The 2-day OJT course is required for New York State security guards and must be completed within 90 days of receiving your license. This program is designed to cover the security guard's specific duties, the nature of the workplace, and the requirements of the security guard company. The course schedule is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the fee is $110.
Topics Include:
- Role of the Security Guard in Protecting Property and Lives
- Legal Powers and Limitations
- Handling Emergency Situations
- Access Control Procedures
- Communications and Public Relations
- Report Writing
- Ethics and Conduct
- Reviews and Examinations
- Incident Command System
- Active Shooter
- Terrorism-Related Topics