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8 hours - $65
8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course
The starting course required by New York State before you can apply for an unarmed guard registration with the Department of State.
Who needs this course
Anyone applying for an unarmed New York State security guard registration. The 8-Hour Pre-Assignment is the first course every guard takes.
What is included
- Eight hours of instruction with a DCJS-certified instructor
- All required course materials
- Certificate of completion the same day
- Plain language overview of your next steps after class
Certificate you walk out with
Certificate of completion for the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course, accepted by NY DOS for initial registration.
What is covered
- The role of a security guard and the limits of your authority
- New York State and federal laws that apply on post
- Observation, patrol, and accurate incident reporting
- Emergency situations, evacuations, and when to call 911
- Public relations, ethics, and professional conduct
- What to expect from the registration process with NY DOS
What a session looks like
Eight hours of live instruction with a DCJS-certified instructor in one sitting. You finish with a written certificate of completion the same day. Check the course list for current dates and how the session is delivered.
Questions about this course
- Do I need this before I can work?
- Yes. New York requires the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment before you can apply for an unarmed Security Guard Registration. You take it first, then apply to NY DOS.
- Does this course make me a licensed guard?
- No. The course gives you a certificate of completion. New York State (the Department of State) issues the registration after you apply and pass a background check. The school trains you; the state registers you.
- How long is the certificate good for?
- The 8-Hour Pre-Assignment certificate is valid for 90 days for the purpose of applying for your registration, so plan to apply soon after you finish.