Unarmed Security Guard Training Section

Listen to the Wisdom of Mr. B!

Being a protector isn’t just a job — it’s a responsibility.
If your goal is to coast through shifts, do the bare minimum, collect a paycheck, and disappear, this industry will chew you up and spit you out. Security firms talk to each other. Reputations follow you. Eventually, no one will want to hire a guard known for being unreliable or subpar.

Let’s be clear:
Sleeping on duty, showing up out of uniform, excessive call-outs, chronic lateness, or being under the influence are all grounds for immediate removal. This field demands discipline, presence, and pride — anything less is unacceptable.

Fun Fact: Did you know that your employer can ask NYS to suspend your security guard registration so you may never be allowed to work in security again? It is true!

If you want to play around, stop here. If you are willing to learn, please continue.

Are you ready?

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⬇️ Future Unarmed Guards Start Here ⬇️

Step #1: Take the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class

This 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.

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Step #2: Take the 16 Hour OJT

Step #1: Take the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class

This class is spread out amongst 2 days. Material is relevant to the duties of guards, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. You must complete this training within 90 days of employment. Most security employers are now requiring it before being hired so you do not lose 2 days from work once hired.

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Step #3: Get Fingerprinted

Step #1: Take the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class

Step #3: Get Fingerprinted

Before submitting your application to New York State, you must complete fingerprinting through IdentoGO. This step is mandatory for background checks and ensures compliance with state security protocols. Be sure to schedule your appointment in advance and bring the required identification and service code.

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Important Links and Forms

NYS Department of State

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

NYS Security Guard Application

NYS DCJS Security Training Page

Identogo - Fingerprinting

Approved Training Schools List

Armed Security Guard Training

Approved Training Schools List

Unarmed Security Guard FAQ

Do I have to renew my license?

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

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

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

No. Unless you are a peace officer, unarmed security guards are prohibited from carrying or using these items while working the unarmed security role.

How much money can I expect to make?

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

How do I upgrade to armed security guard?

It depends on the employer, your experience, and the site you are assigned to. Unarmed guards typically make between $17.00 and $21.00 per hour.

How do I upgrade to armed security guard?

Can my employer dock hours for lateness or sleeping?

How do I upgrade to armed security guard?

You need to gain experience as an unarmed guard first or employers are less likely to hire you. To become an armed guard, you must have your NYS pistol permit first. You then must take the 47 hour course, then submit to NYS for the upgrade.

Can my employer change my schedule?

Can my employer dock hours for lateness or sleeping?

If no employment contract exists, since NYS is an "at will" state -- your employer can change your schedule at any time.

Can my employer dock hours for lateness or sleeping?

Absolutely! A NYS employer is only required to pay you for "time worked." You are not working if you are not on site or have your eyes closed taking a nap while on the clock.

Can my employer keep my wages if I do not turn in their uniform and property upon separation?

Absolutely! A NYS employer can deduct the value of the property you refused to turn in. Not only that, but they can file a police report for theft. In no case can they hold your final check for not turning in their property.

If I get fired or quit (job abandonment / walk off) can I claim unemployment?

Can my employer keep my wages if I do not turn in their uniform and property upon separation?

Absolutely! You can try to claim unemployment, but if your employer has a documented paper trail on you, and attempted to correct whatever you were doing wrong, you are TOAST! If you lie on your benefits form, you WILL have to pay back the NYS UI board plus penalties for lying. If you don't pay them back, they will garnish your wages. If you unreasonably quit, NYS may deny your claim.

My license expired 6 months ago. What do I need to do?

Can my employer keep my wages if I do not turn in their uniform and property upon separation?

My license expired 6 months ago. What do I need to do?

You will need to do EVERYTHING all over again.

Unarmed Security Guard Training Section

Listen to the Wisdom of Mr. B!

Are you ready?

Are You Ready to Become an Unarmed Security Guard?

⬇️ Future Unarmed Guards Start Here ⬇️

Step #1: Take the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class

Step #1: Take the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class

Step #1: Take the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class

Step #2: Take the 16 Hour OJT

Step #1: Take the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class

Step #1: Take the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class

Step #3: Get Fingerprinted

Step #1: Take the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Class

Step #3: Get Fingerprinted

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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

Approved Training Schools List

Approved Training Schools List

Approved Training Schools List

Approved Training Schools List

Armed Security Guard Training

Approved Training Schools List

Approved Training Schools List

Unarmed Security Guard FAQ

Do I have to renew my license?

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?

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

How do I upgrade to armed security guard?

How do I upgrade to armed security guard?

Can my employer dock hours for lateness or sleeping?

How do I upgrade to armed security guard?

Can my employer change my schedule?

Can my employer dock hours for lateness or sleeping?

Can my employer dock hours for lateness or sleeping?

Can my employer dock hours for lateness or sleeping?

Can my employer dock hours for lateness or sleeping?

Can my employer dock hours for lateness or sleeping?

Can my employer keep my wages if I do not turn in their uniform and property upon separation?

Can my employer keep my wages if I do not turn in their uniform and property upon separation?

Can my employer keep my wages if I do not turn in their uniform and property upon separation?

If I get fired or quit (job abandonment / walk off) can I claim unemployment?

Can my employer keep my wages if I do not turn in their uniform and property upon separation?

Can my employer keep my wages if I do not turn in their uniform and property upon separation?

My license expired 6 months ago. What do I need to do?

Can my employer keep my wages if I do not turn in their uniform and property upon separation?

My license expired 6 months ago. What do I need to do?

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