8 Hour Pre-Assignment Security Guard Training Course

This is an 8 hour course required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. The course provides the student with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course. 

Unit 1 Introduction (1/4 hour) - Provides an overview of the Security Guard Act of 1992, Chapter 336, and explains the objectives of the course.

Unit 2 Role of a Security Guard (1 1/4 hours) - Provides an overview of the security industry and defines duties typically performed.

Unit 3 Legal Powers and Limitations (2 hours) - Defines the differences between security guards and law enforcement officials, and explains custody and arrest procedures.

Unit 4 Emergency Situations (1 hour) - Provides an overview of different types of emergencies and methods of response.

Unit 5 Communications and Public Relations (1 hour) - Explains the communication process and identifies how perceptions affect interactions.

Unit 6 Access Control (1/2 hour) - Identifies the elements of access control, identification and defines three types of access control.

Unit 7 Ethics and Conduct (1 hour) - Defines and explains the importance of the Code of Ethics for Security Guards.

Unit 8: Review and Examination (1 hour) - Students must achieve a passing score to complete this unit. If a student does not pass, one same‑day retest will be administered after reviewing the material that was answered incorrectly. Failure of the retest requires the student to repeat the entire course from the beginning. No exceptions. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of all requirements.

Unit 9: Application and Fingerprinting Process (30 minutes) - Students will receive guided assistance in completing their initial security guard application and in scheduling their fingerprinting appointment with Identogo