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Introduction to New York State Preparation Courses for Security Guard License

Training for security guards was mandated in New York State by the Security Guard Act of 1992. The Act requires that all security guards complete three training courses. New York State requires that all courses be conducted at approved training schools by certified instructors. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Division of Licensing Services has oversight responsibility for the licensing and registration of all security guards in New York State.
Qualifications
The applicant must have a New York State residential address. Must be at least 18 years or older. No criminal background record, and if so, must provide an accusatory tool and disposition letters. A valid driver’s license or non-driver’s identification. A valid Social Security number (original Social Security card). Other state documentation may qualify; please inquire.
Eight-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards
The first required course is the Eight-Hour Pre-Assignment Training. This is a general introductory course. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be issued a certificate. This certificate must accompany the applicant's registration form when submitted to the NYS Department of Licensing Services. You should call the state for a Unique Identification Number (UID #) to begin working as a security guard in the State of New York.
Prerequisite:
Fluent in English Reading, Writing, and Speaking
This course reviews the role of a security guard, primary directives, legal powers and limitations, justification of force, typical offenses encountered by security guards, emergency situations, communications and public relations, elements of access control, elements and design, ethics and identification, security guards code of conduct, sexual harassment, and application process review.
General 16-Hour On-The-Job (OTJ) Training Course for Security Guards
The second required course is the 16-Hour On-The-Job Training. This training is relevant to the guard's duties, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. Focus Career Group, Inc. conducts this training in an approved classroom setting or at an approved work site conducive to learning. This training course for security guards must be within 90 days of initial employment as a security guard
Who Should Take This Course?
8-Hr. Pre-Assigned Certified Security Guard
This course reviews security versus safety and expectations, functions and responsibilities of security guards within the corporate, retail, and residential worksites, sensitivity issues and suggestions, post equipment and appearance, post assignments, criminal law and their definition actions, identifying fake identifications, crowd control, warning of terrorist events, gang awareness, preventing cargo theft, domestic violence and incident, Department of Labor laws and report writing, HIPAA law, reporter versus journalist, and Homeland Security Terrorism/weapons of mass destruction.
Eight-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course for Security Guards
The third required course is the Eight-Hour Annual In-Service Training. This training must be completed each calendar year following completion of the 16-Hour O-T-J Training course. Focus Career Group, Inc. has designed this program to meet current training needs and to refresh or update guards in changes in the security field. The guard must complete this course as a prerequisite for the renewal of his or her security guard registration.
This course reviews the role of a security guard, legal issues and liabilities, emergency procedures, communications and public relations, elements of access control, report writing, ethics and codes, and much more.
Who Should Take This Course?
New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services - Registered Card Members
Prerequisite:
Fluent in English Reading, Writing, and Speaking

Other Enhancement Courses

Basic Communication Skills for Unarmed Law Enforcement
This course reviews safety issues in the workplace, first impression, understanding different types of communication, stress and traumatic stress, religion and politics in the workplace, techniques for effective listening, understanding natural language, verbal judo versus martial judo, identifying attitudes, body language on the front lines, how to juggle multiple assignments and management, how to determine a threatening atmosphere, discovering your predominating style, diversity in the workplace, workplace violence, domestic violence in the workplace, planning and prevention methods, and evaluating your productivity on the job.
Who Should Take This Course?
  • Unarmed Law Enforcement
  • Security Guards
  • Corporate Managerial Staff
  • Hospitality and Travel Tourism
  • Retail Industry
Prerequisite:
Fluent in English Reading, Writing, and Speaking
Who Should Take This Course?
  • Law Enforcement
  • Security Guards
  • Corporate Staff
  • Retail Staff
  • Residential
Prerequisite:
Fluent in English Reading, Writing, and Speaking
Fire Guard Prep Course (Certification of Fitness-COF)
This course familiarizes you with the application process and Fire Department of New York study material, covers test-taking techniques, requirements and duties, fire extinguisher devices and systems, general safeguards, smoking regulations, and emergency procedures and inspections.
  • F-52 for Hotels/Motels
  • F-54 for Office Buildings
Medal Detection/Lost Prevention
This course reviews technology used in lost prevention, shoplifting, shoplifting probable cause, the approach, the detention, use of force, shoplifter processing, documentation, avoiding false arrest, supervisory advice, protecting workers at closing time, banking procedures, and in the event of trouble.
Introduction to Anti-Terrorism/HAZMAT
This course reviews what is terrorism, the history of terrorism, domestic terrorism, the nature of biological weapons, types of harm (TRACEMP)/National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), personal protective equipment, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), protect yourself, indicators and characteristics of terrorist activity, female bombers, how to use the bomb threat checklist report, what is the Homeland Security Advisory System, and what is an Incident Command System.
Who Should Take This Course?
  • Unarmed Law Enforcement
  • Security Guards
  • Corporate Managerial Staff
Basic Security Data Reporting
At the end of this course, you will be able to describe parts of a computer, identify and use window components, use the mouse correctly, and perform basic file management tasks. Students will learn basic computer technology, what is a computer, what is an operating system, what are the major physical components of the computer, what is the desktop, what are the major components of a window, and file management.
Prerequisite:
Fluent in English Reading, Writing, and Speaking