Unarmed Security Guard Training in New York

To work as a security guard in New York you must be licensed. the following requirements must be met in order to receive a license.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• United States citizen or resident alien
• No convictions of serious criminal offenses
• Completed an 8 hour pre-assignment course
• Complete 16 hours of on-the-job training within 90 days of initial employment

Training Course

The 8 hour pre-assignment course can include.

• Role of a security guard
• Legal powers and limitations
• Emergency situations
• Communications & public relations
• Access control
• Ethics and conduct

The 16 hour on-the-job training course can include.

• Role of a security guard
• Legal powers and limitations
• Emergency situations
• Communications & public relations
• Access control
• Ethics and conduct
• Report writing
• Overview of the incident
• Command system
• Terrorism related topics

Maintenance

A registration as a security guard is valid for 2 years. Each year you must complete 8 hours of in-service training to maintain your license.

Application Process

The license application form and other useful links and information can be found at http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/securityguard/sguard.html.

Before you complete the license form make sure you have the following.

• Certificate for completing an 8 hour pre-assignment course
• Signed DMV informed consent
• Receipt that proves fingerprinting at an approved vendor

Instructions on how to obtain fingerprint cards can be found at http://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/fingerprinting.html.

Fees

There is an initial $36 application fee and a $102.25 fingerprinting fee.

Renewal of your license (every 2 years) is $25.

Resources

CJS: Security Guard Training
CJS: 8 hour pre-assignment course lesson plan
CJS: 16 hour on the job training plan
NY Division of Licensing Services