Our Security Guard Training Courses

8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course

Start Your Security Career

The 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course is designed for individuals beginning the process of becoming registered security guards in New York State.

Students receive an introduction to the security industry and learn the fundamental responsibilities of a professional security guard.

Topics May Include

• The role and responsibilities of a security guard
• Legal powers and limitations
• Emergency response procedures
• Access control and patrol procedures
• Observation and communication
• Ethics and professional conduct
• Incident prevention
• Introduction to report writing

Course Length: 8 Hours
Course Price: $60

16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course

Develop Practical Security Skills

The 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course is intended for security guards who have obtained employment and need additional instruction related to their duties, assignments, and working environment.

The course helps guards transition from basic classroom knowledge to the practical responsibilities they may encounter while working at a security post.

Topics May Include

• Security guard duties and post responsibilities
• Access control and visitor management
• Patrol techniques
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Effective radio communication
• Conflict management and de-escalation
• Incident response
• Detailed report and notebook writing
• Professional interaction with clients and the public
• Site-specific policies and procedures

Course Length: 16 Hours
Course Price: $160

8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course

Maintain Your Training Compliance

The 8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course is designed for active security guards who must refresh their knowledge and complete their recurring training requirement.

This course reviews essential security practices while addressing current responsibilities, workplace challenges, and developments affecting the security profession.

Topics May Include

• Review of security guard responsibilities
• Legal updates and use-of-force awareness
• Emergency preparedness
• Workplace violence awareness
• De-escalation and conflict resolution
• Access control and patrol procedures
• Ethics and professional conduct
• Incident reporting and documentation
• Terrorism and suspicious-activity awareness
• Customer service in security operations

Course Length: 8 Hours
Course Price: $60