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​COURSE OFFERINGS

Tioga Downs Class

Currently offering only IDC

40 Hour Security Guard Instructor Development Course

 

The Security Guard Instructor Development Course (IDC) is a modified version of the Police Instructor Development Course.  The goal of the course is to assist instructor candidates in developing the ability to research, prepare and impart their knowledge to others.  Emphasis is on the development and/or enhancement of competency in those instructional skills/techniques required for efficiently and effectively meeting training needs.

 

Course Price  (Upstate /Western NY. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800

Course Price  (Downstate) . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $900

Course Offerings

The following security guard training courses are required by NYS General Business Law Article 7-A, section 89-n.  These courses are offered monthly on an on-going basis.  Please check our Course Schedule page for dates and locations.

 

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. Students must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the examination in order to successfully complete the course.

Course Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70

 

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 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, ethics and conduct, incident command system, and terrorism. Students must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the examination in order to successfully complete the course.

Course Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$140

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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. Students must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% on the examination in order to successfully complete the course.

Course Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70

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