8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course
Keep Your Security Training Current
Annual continuing education for registered New York security guards, designed to reinforce essential security practices, refresh previously learned concepts, and help security professionals remain prepared to perform their duties responsibly.
About This Program
Everything you need to know before choosing your training date.
Course Overview
New York State security guards are required to complete ongoing training to maintain compliance with applicable security guard training requirements. The 8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course is part of the continuing education required for registered security guards.
This annual course is designed to reinforce essential security practices, refresh previously learned concepts, and introduce subjects that help security professionals remain prepared to perform their duties responsibly.
Empire Security Training Group provides live instructor-led training opportunities for security guards looking to complete their annual training requirement in a convenient and professional setting.
Important Information Who Should Take This Course?
The 8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course is intended for security guards who have already completed the required initial security guard training, including the:
- 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course
- 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course
Security guards should complete their annual training within the applicable timeframe established by New York State in order to remain current with their required training obligations.
Course Topics
The annual training program provides a refresher and continued education in important areas of security operations.
Topics may include
- The responsibilities and role of a security guard
- Legal authority, powers, and limitations
- Emergency response procedures
- Communication and public relations
- Access control
- Professional report writing
- Ethics and professional conduct
- Active shooter awareness and response considerations
The training is intended to reinforce sound decision-making, professionalism, communication, and preparedness in a variety of security situations.
Live Online Training
Empire Security Training Group offers live online instructor-led training, giving eligible security guards the ability to complete their annual training remotely.
Students participating in an online class will receive course access information before the scheduled training session. A reliable internet connection and a device capable of supporting the required audio and video functions are necessary for online participation.
Our live online format provides students with direct access to an instructor during the scheduled class rather than relying solely on prerecorded lessons.
Convenient Scheduling
Finding time for required training can be challenging for working security professionals. Empire Security Training Group offers scheduled training opportunities designed to accommodate different work schedules.
Available class times may include weekday, evening, and weekend sessions, depending on the current course schedule.
Students can register for an available class, receive their course information electronically, and attend the scheduled training from a suitable location.
Certificate of Completion
Students must satisfy the applicable attendance and course requirements in order to successfully complete the training.
After successful completion, the appropriate certificate of completion will be issued in accordance with applicable training requirements.
Security guards should retain their training documentation and ensure that their required training records remain current.
Why Complete Your Annual Training?
Annual training provides security professionals with an opportunity to refresh important knowledge and remain familiar with the responsibilities associated with their position.
Security work can involve changing circumstances, emergency situations, interactions with the public, access-control responsibilities, incident documentation, and other challenges. Continuing education helps security personnel maintain awareness of these responsibilities and reinforces professional standards.
Stay current. Stay prepared. Continue your professional development.
Empire Security Training Group provides security guard training designed to help New York security professionals meet applicable training requirements while continuing to strengthen their knowledge and skills.
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