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16-Hour On-the-Job Training

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Secure your spot in Signal’s 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course, available in-person or virtually. This required course builds on your 8-hour training and provides the practical skills needed for work as a licensed security guard in New York State.

Course Cost: $150 total.
A $25 deposit is required to reserve your spot, with the remaining balance due at check-in on the day of your class.

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Overview

This course is required within 90 days of employment as a security guard in New York State. It reinforces your legal responsibilities and focuses on procedures and skills used in the field.

 

This training is offered in both in-person and virtual formats, depending on the selected session.

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What You'll Learn

This course provides detailed instruction on:

  • Legal powers and limitations of a security guard
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Access control
  • Report writing
  • Public relations
  • Ethics and conduct
  • Use of force and weapons policy
  • Incident command system basics
  • Other topics required by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)

State Requirement

New York State mandates this course for all licensed security guards within 90 days of hire. A certificate will be issued upon completion, whether attended in person or virtually.

Schedule & Location

Training is available in person at our Rochester facility or virtually, depending on the selected class. Class schedules vary.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is required for individuals who have completed the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training and are currently employed as a security guard in New York State.