WILKINS SECURITY GUARD TRAINING – a NYS DCJS certified security guard training school, offers the following NYS mandated security training courses. All courses are taught by certified instructors.

Offering online classes

8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards (fee $75.00)

This course is every Monday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Purpose
This course is required by the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, as the first step toward becoming a registered security guard. It provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform security duties safely and effectively.

Topics Covered

1. Role of a Security Guard

2. Legal Powers & Limitations

3. Emergency Situations

4. Access Control Procedures

5. Communications & Public Relations

6. Ethics & Professional Conduct

Duration: 8 hours (one day)
Certificate: Issued upon completion; required for guard registration application.

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16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards (fee $150.00)

This course is every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Purpose
This course is required by the New York State Department of State (NYS DOS) for all newly employed security guards. It provides detailed, job-specific training to ensure guards can perform their duties effectively, safely, and within the law.

Day One (8 Hours)

1. Role & Responsibilities

2. Legal Aspects & Authority

3. Emergency Procedures

4. Public Interaction

Day Two (8 Hours)

5. Access Control & Patrol Techniques

6. Incident Response & Reporting

7. Ethics & Professionalism

8. Practical Scenarios

Duration: 16 hours (two consecutive days)
Certificate: Issued upon completion; kept in
employee training records.

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8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course for Security Guards (fee $65.00)

This course is every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Purpose
This course is required every year for all registered security guards in New York State to maintain their license. It updates guards on changes in laws, procedures, and best bractices while refreshing essential skills.

Topics Covered

1. Review of the Role of a Security Guard

2. Legal Powers & Limitations (Updates)

3. Emergency Situations

4. Communications & Public Relations

5. Access Control & Patrol Procedures

6. Ethics & Professional Conduct

7. Scenario-Based Training

Duration: 8 hours (one day)
Certificate: Issued upon completion; submitted with license renewal.

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Application and Fingerprinting:

$36.00 to NYS Department of State to cover the cost of
processing your security guard application

$101.50 to Idemia IdentoGo to cover the cost of the
fingerprints, criminal background check, and NYS
Department of Criminal Justice fees.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
516-590-5730 www.westgatesecurity.net