How many of these do I need?

Two 8-Hour Annual In-Service courses inside your current two-year registration period. Many guards take one per year to stay ahead of their renewal.

Does the in-service renew my registration?

No. The in-service gives you the training on file. You still file your renewal and fee with NY DOS, which issues the registration. The school does not issue the license.

Can the tracker remind me when these are due?

Yes. The Happy Pro tracker reads your NY DOS record and reminds you before your registration and in-service requirements come due.

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8 hours - $65

8-Hour Annual In-Service

Your refresher course. Two of these inside your two-year registration period keeps your unarmed guard registration in good standing for renewal.

Who needs this course

Every registered unarmed guard. You need two 8-Hour Annual In-Service courses on file inside your two-year registration period to renew.

What is included

Eight hours of instruction
Updates on NY law and standard guard topics
Certificate of completion the same day

Certificate you walk out with

Certificate of completion for the 8-Hour Annual In-Service course.

What is covered

Updates and refreshers on New York State security law
Use of force and the limits of your authority
Patrol, observation, and incident reporting
Emergencies, fire safety, and public interaction
Ethics and professional conduct on post

What a session looks like

Eight hours of instruction in one sitting, with a certificate of completion the same day. Most guards take one each year so they never fall behind. See the course list for current dates and delivery.

Questions about this course

How many of these do I need?: Two 8-Hour Annual In-Service courses inside your current two-year registration period. Many guards take one per year to stay ahead of their renewal.
Does the in-service renew my registration?: No. The in-service gives you the training on file. You still file your renewal and fee with NY DOS, which issues the registration. The school does not issue the license.
Can the tracker remind me when these are due?: Yes. The Happy Pro tracker reads your NY DOS record and reminds you before your registration and in-service requirements come due.