Ready to Become a Security Guard in New York State?

We want to invite you to take the first step in becoming a security guard in New York State. Fill out the pre-qualification form to verify your eligibility.

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Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Training in New York City

New York City’s high crime rate, affluence, and large population make it almost impossible for the police to protect all residents and their property. As a result, many companies and individuals rely on private unarmed security or armed security guard services to provide the protection they need. If you are interested in a lucrative and satisfying career as an unarmed or armed guard, International Security Services, Inc. (ISS) is here to provide the security training you need.

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Armed Security and Unarmed Security Guard Training in New York City

New York City’s high crime rate, affluence, and large population make it almost impossible for the police to protect all residents and their property. As a result, many companies and individuals rely on private unarmed security or armed security guard services to provide the protection they need. If you are interested in a lucrative and satisfying career as an unarmed or armed guard, International Security Services, Inc. (ISS) is here to provide the security guard training you need.

security guard training

Armed Security and Unarmed Security Guard Training in New York City

New York City’s high crime rate, affluence, and large population make it almost impossible for the police to protect all residents and their property. As a result, many companies and individuals rely on private unarmed security or armed security guard services to provide the protection they need. If you are interested in a lucrative and satisfying career as an unarmed or armed guard, International Security Services, Inc. (ISS) is here to provide the security guard training you need.

So, You Want to Be A Security Guard?

Security guards in New York City must undergo comprehensive security training before they are licensed to perform their duties. Under New York’s laws, all guards must complete a required curriculum of courses and properly register with the state’s Department of State.

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The Important Role of the Security Guard

Security guards do more than just stand watch. Competent, well-trained security personnel can provide a variety of critical services for their clients, including:

  • Personal protection to keep you and/or others safe from theft, violence, and other criminal acts
  • Observation and deterrence that protects property
  • Patrol services for neighborhoods, campuses, and other areas
  • Rapid response to security alarms and crisis situations
  • Guard services to protect cash and other hard assets

security guard training

The Important Role of the Security Guard

Security guards do more than just stand watch. Competent, well-trained security personnel can provide a variety of critical services for their clients, including:

  • Personal protection to keep you and/or others safe from theft, violence, and other criminal acts
  • Observation and deterrence that protects property
  • Patrol services for neighborhoods, campuses, and other areas
  • Rapid response to security alarms and crisis situations
  • Guard services to protect cash and other hard assets

security guard training

The Important Role of the Security Guard

Security guards do more than just stand watch. Competent, well-trained security personnel can provide a variety of critical services for their clients, including:

  • Personal protection to keep you and/or others safe from theft, violence, and other criminal acts
  • Observation and deterrence that protects property
  • Patrol services for neighborhoods, campuses, and other areas
  • Rapid response to security alarms and crisis situations
  • Guard services to protect cash and other hard assets

Unarmed Security Guard Training

To become an unarmed security guard, candidates must complete the following security guard training courses:

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8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards

This is a general security guard training course that introduces candidates to the rigors and duties of a security guard. It is a one-time course that offers a certificate of completion for candidates who complete it.

security guard training

8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards

This is a general security guard training course that introduces candidates to the rigors and duties of a security guard. It is a one-time course that offers a certificate of completion for candidates who complete it.

security guard training

8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards

This is a general security guard training course that introduces candidates to the rigors and duties of a security guard. It is a one-time course that offers a certificate of completion for candidates who complete it.

Ready to Become a Security Guard?

We want to invite you to take the first step in becoming a security guard in New York State. Fill out the pre-qualification form to verify your eligibility.
47 Hour Firearms Training

16 Hour On-the-Job-Training (OJT)

This course provides real-world on-the-job instruction that introduces candidates to guard duties and responsibilities in an actual work site. Candidates are required to complete the training no more than 90 days after securing a job as a security guard.

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8 Hour Annual Firearms Training

8 Hour Annual In-Service Training

In-service training is required to maintain security guard registration and must be completed once in each calendar year during each two-year registration period.

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Armed Security Guard Training

To become an armed security guard, candidates must complete all security guard training required for an unarmed guard, and the following additional instruction:

47 Hour Firearms Training

47 Hour Firearms Training

Candidates must obtain a legal New York Pistol Permit and be registered as a security guard to take this course. Once the course is completed, candidates receive a certificate that they submit when applying for an upgraded armed guard registration.

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8-Hour Annual Firearm Training

8 Hour Annual Firearms Training

Along with the required annual 8-hour in-service training, armed guards must complete an 8 Hour Annual Firearms Training course. It also must be competed once during each calendar year the guard maintains his two-year armed guard registration.

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Training Center

Location

2625 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223

Contact Us

Phone: (718) 812-6892

Email : info@issinvestigation.com

Our Hours

MONDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THURSDAY CLOSED
FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SUNDAY CLOSED

(By appointment only)

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The Security Guard Training You Need for Your Career as a NYC Licensed Security Guard

Whether you need initial security guard training to become a security guard in New York City or a course that satisfies annual in-service or firearms training requirements, International Security Services, Inc. (ISS) can provide the reliable security guard training needed to help you in your career. Contact us today to learn more about our renowned security guard instruction programs.