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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
- 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.
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
- 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.
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 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?
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?
Can I carry pepper spray, taser.....etc?
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 roll.
How much money can I expect to make?
How do I upgrade to armed security guard?
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?
How do I upgrade to armed security guard?
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.