Security Guard Training Program
Training for security guards was mandated by the Security Guard Act of 1992. The Act requires that all
security guards complete three training courses. All courses must be conducted at approved training
schools, by certified instructors. The Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety
provides administrative oversight for private security training in New York State. The following courses
are currently being offered by approved training provider, Niagara County Community College.
8-Hour Pre-Assignment
This is the first of the required courses, and is a general introduction to security guard training. Upon
successful completion of this course the guard is issued a training certificate. This certificate must
accompany the security guard's registration application when submitted to the Department of State.
Topics include: the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations,
communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The passing of an
examination is required for successful completion of this course. Course fee is $75.
Location: Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls, NY
Email: workforce@niagaracc.suny.edu
Registration: Phone (716) 614-6236
Class Schedule: Saturday, 1/16/16, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
16-Hour On-the-Job Training for the Security Guard is the second required course and is designed to
be relevant to the guard's duties, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. Topics
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. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.
Course fee is $150 Location: TBD, Email: workforce@niagaracc.suny.edu
Registration: Phone (716) 614-6236
Class Schedule: Please call the office for future dates and times.
8-Hour Annual In-Service is the third required course. This training must be completed within 12
months of the16 Hour OJT course, and must be completed each calendar year thereafter. This course is
designed to meet current training needs and refresh or update guards in changes in the security field.
Topics include: the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations,
communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The guard must complete
this course as a prerequisite for renewal of his or her guard registration. Course fee is $75
Location: TBD, Email: workforce@niagaracc.suny.edu
Registration: Phone (716) 614-6236, Class Schedule: Please call the office for future dates and times.
*A criminal history may prevent issuance of a security guard license