The third required training course for the New York State Security Guard license is the 8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course. This security guard training course must be completed each calendar year. This program is designed to meet current training needs and refresh or update guards in changes in the field. The security guard must complete this course annually as a prerequisite for renewal of their security guard license.
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16 Hour On-The-Job NYS Security Guard Training Course (OJT)
The second required course for the New York State Security Guard License is the 16 Hour On- The-Job Security Guard Training Course (OJT). This class should be taken within the first 90 days of full time employment. This training program is relevant to the duties of the security guard, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. During this 2 day class we include training in Basic First Aid.
8 Hour Pre-Assignment NYS Security Guard Training Course
The first required course is the 8-hour Pre-assignment Training Course and is required training by the Division of Criminal Justice Services in order to receive your New York State Security Guard License. This is a general introductory course. You are issued a certificate upon successful completion. This certificate must accompany your Security Guard license application when submitted to the Department of State.
8 Hour Annual Firearms Training
Classes are held at either the Nassau County Rifle & Pistol Range or Southshore Shooting Range in Islip
This is an 8 hour course that must be completed annually. To attend the course students must possess a valid pistol license pursuant to NY Penal Law Section 400.00 and a valid NYS Armed Security Guard registration card. The course consists of 3 hours of NYS Penal Law Article 35 (Use of Force/Deadly Physical Force) and 5 hours of range instruction and qualification. To successfully complete the course the student must pass a written examination on Article 35 and qualify with a handgun.
HR218 Qualification — L.E.O.S.A. — For Retired Police Officers
- See Combo class information for HR218 and 8 Hour Armed Annual Firearms course
Classes are held at either the Nassau County Rifle & Pistol Range or Southshore Shooting Range in Islip
Topics covered include: Weapon Safety, Course of Fire (Fifty Round D.C.J.S. Certified Course), review the HR-218 requirements of the Federal Bill explaining what is expected of you when carrying your weapon out of state. After lecture portion, students will proceed to the range for qualification where a minimum of seventy percent is required. When qualification is completed, a photo identification card will be issued to the retired officer. This identification card and your police identification card is required to be carried when you are armed. All participants are REQUIRED to bring their Retired Police ID card, Pistol License, Weapon(s) of Choice, Magazines, Holster and 50 rounds of Ammunition for each weapon.
8 Hour Annual Armed Security Guard and HR218 Combo Class
This is a combination course only for Retired Law Enforcement personnel with a NYS Armed Security Guard license.
Classes are held at either the Nassau County Rifle & Pistol Range or Southshore Shooting Range in Islip
Combo class includes:
- New York State 8 Hour Annual Certified Firearms Training Course
- HR218
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Required Courses for NYS Security Guards — Armed and Unarmed Guards and the NYS Concealed Carry Permit – 16 Hour Course
NYS Security Guard Requirements
In order to become a New York State licensed Security Guard, you must:
- Be 18 years of age
- Be a citizen or resident alien of the United States
- Complete and pass an FBI background check, free of felony convictions, via electronic fingerprinting ($101.25 fee payable directly to Morpho Trust, the company responsible for the fingerprint/background check)
- Complete the required training, starting with the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class
- Submit required application with the required $36 processing fee payable to New York State Department of State.
All security guards are required to complete an 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course prior to applying to the Department of State for a Security Guard Registration Card, followed by a 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards within 90 days of initial full time employment as a security guard, and annually complete an 8 Hour Annual In-service Training Course for Security Guards every year thereafter. The Security Guard license must be renewed every two years and cannot be renewed if you have not completed the required training classes.
At your first training course, the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment course, we provide you with all the information you need to obtain and retain your New York State unarmed Security Guard license. We provide you with the New York State unarmed Security Guard license application and review it with you step by step. Our Instructors explain, in detail, what is required by New York State in order to obtain your license and also what is required by New York State in order to maintain your New York State unarmed Security Guard license.
Our Instructors and office staff guide you every step of the way. Someone is always available to answer any questions you have, before, during and after the license process either by phone or email.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS — Armed Security Guard (Non retired Law Enforcement)
In order to become a New York State Armed Security Guard, you must complete the following courses:
- 47-Hour Firearms Training: Must possess a valid NYS pistol permit and unarmed security guard registration to be able to enroll.
NOTE: If you do not yet have NYS security guard registration, you MUST complete the training requirements and apply for the NYS unarmed guard registration before applying for an armed guard upgrade with the NYS DOS. See the NYS DOS Division of Licensing Services on Training Requirements for more details and exemptions.
Annual Requirements:
- 8-Hour Annual In-Service Training
- 8-Hour Annual Firearms Training
BOTH of these courses must be completed every calendar year to maintain your registration.
RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT
With a current NYS Armed Security Guard license, you must only complete the New York State 8 Hour Annual Certified Firearms Training Course
On Site Training
You make the schedule, we’ll work around your staff’s hours, so day-to-day business is not interrupted. We are a full service company offering customized lesson plans, corporate discounts, specialized courses, license applications provided and assistance with the application