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Security Guard Training Requirements

Section 89-G of Artide 7A requires all persons engaged in security guard activities be registered with the New York Department of State (DOS), and complete all training (unless exempt) at schools approved by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS). The following training courses are required:

Six13 Guard is enrolling now for classes beginning in January 2020

Security Guard (unarmed)

Training Requirements

Security Guard Training Requirements
Section 89-G of Artide 7A requires all persons engaged in security guard activities be registered with the New York Department of State (DOS), and complete all training (unless exempt) at schools approved by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS). The following training courses are required:

Six13 Guard is enrolling now for classes beginning in January 2020

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Initial Training Requirements:


8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training- A general introductory course. You must complete this course and submit a copy of the certificate issued to you with your security guard application.

16 Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) - A course 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 as a
security guard.

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Annual Training Requirement:


8 Hour Annual In-Service Training - This course must be completed each calendar year you hold a security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two 8 Hour Annual In-Service training courses within your registration effective and expiration dates to be eligible for renewal.

Armed Security Guard

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Initial Training Requirements:


8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training - A general introductory course. You must complete this course and submit a copy of the certificate issued to you with your security guard application.


16 Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) - A course 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 as a security guard.

47 Hour Fiream lS Training - You must possess a valid NYS Pistol Permit and security guard registration to enroll in this course. Upon successful completion of this course, submit a copy of the certificate with your application for an armed guard registration upgrade.

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Annual Training Requirements:


8 Hour Annual In-Service Training - This course must be completed each calendar year you hold an armed security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two 8 Hour Annual In-Service training courses within your registration effective and expiration dates to be eligible for renewal; and


8 Hour Annual Fiream1s Training -This course must also be completed each calendar year you hold an armed security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two
8 Hour Annual Rreanns training courses within your registration effective and expiration dates to be eligible for renewal.

Additional Training

Above the New York State standard for security guards, Six13 Guards are all required to complete additional training courses prior to working as armed guards.

Basic Firearm Training. Tactical Firearm Training. Active Shooter Training.

Tac/Med and Stop the Bleed, are just a few of the required courses

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