What you'll learn

You complete the state mandated training sequence for New York unarmed guards: an introductory course before you apply, on the job training at your work site, and yearly refresher courses to keep your registration.

• 8 hour Pre Assignment Training
• 16 hour On the Job Training within 90 days
• Duties and work site requirements
• 8 hour Annual In Service Training

Source: the provider's official page ↗

Is this right for you?

Level

Beginner People new to this. You can start today with no experience.

What you get

Hands on skills you can use right away. No certificate, so the proof is what you do with it.

How you learn

Online, self paced, about 8 hrs.

How to use it

Turn it into proof: use the skill on one real task at work, put the result on your résumé, and lead with that story in interviews.

Why it's worth it

Required to work in this field where it applies, and the first thing employers check. Get it and every door in the field opens.

Time

8 hour pre assignment plus 16 hour on the job training within 90 days of employment

Before you start

8 hour pre assignment training certificate with application; fingerprints; employer or independent filing.

How you are tested

State approved training; job specific instruction

Renewal

Two year registration; 8 hour in service training each calendar year (16 hours per registration period).

Full cost details

$36 application fee to NYS Department of State; fingerprinting and training fees extra

Where it applies

New York only

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Sources and what we verified

NY DOS training requirements ↗NY DOS security guard FAQ: $36 fee ↗

What we verified: Training page confirms the two year registration period via in service rules; fee from FAQ.

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