Armed Guard

Armed Security Guard FAQ

Do I need to renew my licenses?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

Yes. An armed security guard license is only good for 2 years. Armed guards must complete two (2) unarmed annual 8hr in-service classes and two (2) armed annual 8hr in-service classes within their registration period before they expire. So that is 4 classes in 2 years!

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

No. Unless you are a peace officer, armed guards are prohibited from carrying or using these items while working in an armed guard capacity.

How much money can I expect to make?

It depends on the employer, your experience, and the site you are assigned to. Armed guards typically make $22.00+ per hour. Executive protection pays upwards towards $75+ per hour.

Do armed guards have police powers?

How much money can I expect to make?

No. Armed guards are civilians, but they do have certain authorization as a proxy of the state when it comes to arresting and using force in NYS.

Important Links and Forms

NYS Department of State

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS Security Guard Application

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

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Unarmed Security Guard Training

Approved Training School List

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Armed Security Guard Training (Coming Soon)

47 Use of Force Class

47 Use of Force Class

47 Use of Force Class

8 Hour Armed Annual

47 Use of Force Class

47 Use of Force Class

For Tactical Handgun Training

Check Your Licensing Status Now

Armed Security Guard FAQ

Do I need to renew my licenses?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

How much money can I expect to make?

How much money can I expect to make?

How much money can I expect to make?

Do armed guards have police powers?

How much money can I expect to make?

How much money can I expect to make?

Important Links and Forms

NYS Department of State

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS Security Guard Application

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

Identogo - Fingerprinting

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Approved Training School List

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Armed Security Guard Training (Coming Soon)

47 Use of Force Class

47 Use of Force Class

47 Use of Force Class

8 Hour Armed Annual

47 Use of Force Class

47 Use of Force Class

For Tactical Handgun Training

Check Your Licensing Status Now

Armed Security Guard FAQ

Do I need to renew my licenses?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?

How much money can I expect to make?

How much money can I expect to make?

How much money can I expect to make?

Do armed guards have police powers?

How much money can I expect to make?

How much money can I expect to make?

Important Links and Forms

NYS Department of State

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS Security Guard Application

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

Identogo - Fingerprinting

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Approved Training School List

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Unarmed Security Guard Training

Unarmed Security Guard Training

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