Are You Ready to Become an Armed Security Guard?

At Mr. B's Security Training Center, we believe in providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for a successful future. Our highly qualified teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and rigorous curriculum ensure that our students are well-equipped to tackle any challenge that comes their way. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities that allow our students to explore their interests and develop new skills. Join us at Mr. B's Security Training Center and let us help you achieve your goals!

To become an armed security guard, you must:

1. You must have a NYS pistol permit (contact us to start the permit process), and you must be licensed as an unarmed security guard currently. Nobody is going to hire you without proper experience as an unarmed guard first!
2. Take the 47hour Armed Guard Use of Force Class (view our training calendar here).
3. Download the Employee Statement and Security Guard Application (application available in our office). FILL IT OUT AND MAKE SURE YOU CHECK ARMED GUARD AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
4. Get fingerprinted by Identogo (use code 1545R1 when booking online). Link to schedule: http://www.identogo.com/
5. Then you must attach a copy of your fingerprint receipt to your Employee Statement and Security Guard Application (application available in our office), all other documents requested on the application, and a money order in the amount specified by NYS to the Division of Licensing Services.
6. We recommend you fill out a credit card authorization form (available in office) so you know that they processed your paperwork if you see a charge from NYS.
7. Before you mail anything to NYS, make a copy of everything.
8. Mail your application packet and require documents to: New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services, P.O. Box 22052, Albany, NY 12201-2052
9. It can take up to 4 weeks for them to get back to you with a request for more information or a card in the mail.
10. If you get curious, you can check if they issued you a license here: https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/lcns_public/lic_name_search_frm
11. If your name appears in the database with a recent issue date, you can expect to have your card in another week or two depending on how busy the state is.