C.R.E. Tactical
New York State Security Guard Training Courses
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards
This is an 8 hour course required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. The 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. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.
16 Hour On-The-Job Training Course for Security Guards
This is a 16 hour course that must be completed within 90 days of employment as a security guard. The course provides the student with detailed information on the duties and responsibilities 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, ethics and conduct, incident command system, and terrorism. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.
8 Hour Annual In-service Training Course for Security Guards
This is an 8 hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months from completion of the 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards, and annually thereafter. The course is structured to provide the student with updated and enhanced information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct.
8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course
This course is designed by the NY State Division of Criminal Justice, Security Guard Program. Armed Guards must complete this course annually. It includes 3 hours of classroom refresher on the Use of Force followed by a written examination, and 5 hours of weapons qualification which includes a proficiency examination.
Two examinations are required for successful completion of the 8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards.
Students must pass the written Use of Force/Deadly Physical Force Examination.
Fire one qualifying course of fire with either a duty type semi-automatic pistol or duty type revolver.
Students currently employed as armed security guards must train and qualify with the handgun(s) they are authorized to carry in the performance of their duties utilizing service/duty ammunition.
47 Hour Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards
This is a basic course which fulfills all the New York State Armed Guard Mandatory 47-hour Firearms Training as required by the NYS Dept. of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), when fully completed. All NYS basic requirements are taught, first in the classroom, then on the range (for those with NYS/NYC Pistol Permits). This course is an excellent introduction to firearms for the first-time shooter. Classroom instruction includes firearm safety for revolvers, semi-autos, and long arms, basic fundamentals, nomenclature, use of physical force/deadly force, and a written test. Range sessions include basic shooting exercises, accuracy exercises, barricades, dim light shooting, reloading, and a proficiency test. A NYS approved certificate is issued upon successful completion of the 47hr course.