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FOR FIRST-TIME GUARDS
New Guard Training & Application Package
For brand-new unarmed security guards getting started
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8-Hour Annual Training
Keep your security guard license up to date for renewal/compliance
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Fire Guard Training
Choose your Fire Guard training and class date
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8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training
For new guards who only need the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment course
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16-Hour OJT Training
Complete the required 16-Hour On-the-Job Training course
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Choose your 8-Hour Pre-Assignment class.
Complete Security Guard Package
What’s included?
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8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training
$95 value
16-Hour OJT Training
$160 value
Paperwork Assistance
$40 value
NYS Application Fee
$36 value
Estimated individual value
$331
Package price
$288
You save $43 with the package
Fingerprinting is separate.
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Class details & requirements
What’s Included?
8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training — included16-Hour OJT Training — includedPaperwork Assistance — included$36 NYS Application Fee — includedFingerprint Appointment Scheduling — included
Requirements
Government-issued photo ID
Fingerprint / background check required
16-Hour OJT must be completed within 90 days of starting employment as a security guard
Social Security number required—SOA cannot finalize your application paperwork without it
Fingerprint fee: $104.50
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Select your 8-Hour Annual Training date to keep your license up to date.
$65
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Class details & requirements
What’s Included?
8-Hour Annual Training for currently licensed security guards.
Required annual in-service training
Helps keep your training record current
Used to stay up to date for license renewal/compliance
Requirements
For existing NYS security guards
You should already have or have had a NYS security guard license record
Bring your ID and any license/training information you have available
Important
This course is for guards maintaining an existing license record.
If you are brand new, choose the New Guard package instead.
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What’s Included?
Fire Guard training for the course you select.
Training for the selected Fire Guard course
Guidance on the proper class based on your needs
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