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Certificates & Licensing

Security Guard Training Requirements

Section 89-G of Article 7A requires all persons engaged in security guard activities be registered with the New York Department of State (DOS), and complete all training at schools approved by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The following training courses are required:

Security Guard (Unarmed)

Initial Training Requirements: 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training - A general introductory course. You must complete this course and submit a copy of the certificate issued to you with your security guard application.

16-Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) - A course relevant to the duties of guards, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. You must complete this training within 90 days of employment as a security guard. ​ Annual Training Requirement: 8-Hour In-Service Training - This course must be completed each year you hold a security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two (2) In-Service training courses prior to your registration expiration to be eligible for renewal.



Armed Security Guard

Initial Training Requirements: 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training - A general introductory course. You must complete this course and submit a copy of the certificate issued to you with your security guard application.

16-Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) - A course relevant to the duties of guards, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. You must complete this training within 90 days of employment as a security guard.

47-Hour Firearms Training - You must possess a valid NYS Pistol Permit and security guard registration to enroll in this course. Upon successful completion of this course, submit a copy of the certificate with your application for an armed guard registration upgrade. Annual Training Requirements: 8-Hour In-Service Training - This course must be completed each year you hold a security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two (2) In-Service training courses prior to your registration expiration to be eligible for renewal.

8-Hour Annual Firearms Training - This course must also be completed each calendar year you hold an armed security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two 8 Hour Annual Firearms training courses within your registration effective and expiration dates to be eligible for renewal.



Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to commonly asked questions about our licensing, training, and hiring process. Scroll for more.

Security Guard (Unarmed)

Initial Training Requirements: 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training - A general introductory course. You must complete this course and submit a copy of the certificate issued to you with your security guard application.

16-Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) - A course relevant to the duties of guards, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. You must complete this training within 90 days of employment as a security guard. ​ Annual Training Requirement: 8-Hour In-Service Training - This course must be completed each year you hold a security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two (2) In-Service training courses prior to your registration expiration to be eligible for renewal.



Armed Security Guard

Initial Training Requirements: 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training - A general introductory course. You must complete this course and submit a copy of the certificate issued to you with your security guard application.

16-Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) - A course relevant to the duties of guards, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. You must complete this training within 90 days of employment as a security guard.

47-Hour Firearms Training - You must possess a valid NYS Pistol Permit and security guard registration to enroll in this course. Upon successful completion of this course, submit a copy of the certificate with your application for an armed guard registration upgrade. Annual Training Requirements: 8-Hour In-Service Training - This course must be completed each year you hold a security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two (2) In-Service training courses prior to your registration expiration to be eligible for renewal.

8-Hour Annual Firearms Training - This course must also be completed each calendar year you hold an armed security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two 8 Hour Annual Firearms training courses within your registration effective and expiration dates to be eligible for renewal.



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