New York Requirements
- Submit a completed application and the required fee to the Department of State
- Be 18 years old
- Proof of Fingerprint completion
- Have not been convicted of a serious criminal offense
- Have a current NYS photo driver’s license or non-driver ID card
- Complete training
- 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.
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 Firearms 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 Firearms training courses within your registration effective and expiration dates to be eligible for renewal.
