License Info

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

SECURITY GUARD PROGRAM

1. The Security Guard Act of 1992 mandates security guard applicants and/or security guards complete the following training courses:

8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course  Successful completion prior to employment

16 Hour On the Job Training Course  Successful completion within 90 days of employment

8 Hour Annual In-Service Course  Successful completion each year succeeding the first year of employment

47 Hour Course for Armed Security Guards  Successful completion prior to carrying a firearm

8 Hour Annual Course for Armed Security Guards  (For holders of a special Armed Guard Registration Card) Successful completion each year succeeding completion of the 47 Hour Firearms Training course

Security guards or security guard applicants need only complete this course once – ever.

2. Completion of this training program is not a guarantee of employment as a security guard.

3. To complete security guard training courses, each student must comply with mandated regulations that include strict attendance requirements and the passing of written examination/s.

4. Before being licensed as a security guard, a person must submit to being fingerprinted and a criminal background check. Prior convictions may preclude a person from licensure as a security guard.

5. All matters regarding the registration of security guards are under the authority of the NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services (518) 474-7569.

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