8-Hour Security Guard Pre-Assignment Training
Begin Your Career in New York Security
The first required training step for individuals seeking to become registered security guards in New York State. Build a professional foundation, prepare for the required course examination, and take the next step toward your Security Guard Registration Card.
About This Program
Everything you need to know before choosing your training date.
Course Overview
The 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course is the first required training step for individuals seeking to become registered security guards in New York State.
Before applying for a New York State Security Guard Registration Card, applicants must successfully complete the required pre-assignment training through an authorized security guard training provider.
At Empire Security Training Group, this introductory course is designed to give students a clear understanding of the responsibilities, expectations, and professional standards associated with working as a security guard in New York.
Our instructors provide practical, easy-to-understand instruction while helping students prepare for the examination required at the conclusion of the course.
Course Topics
The 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Course introduces students to the fundamental principles of security work, including:
- Duties and responsibilities of a security guard
- The role of a security guard within the private security industry
- Legal authority, powers, and limitations
- Proper response to emergency situations
- Communication techniques and professional conduct
- Public relations and interaction with the public
- Access control principles and procedures
- Different forms and methods of access control
- Ethics, professionalism, and appropriate workplace conduct
The course provides students with a foundation they can build upon as they continue their required security guard training and begin working in the industry.
Important Information Required Course Examination
Students are required to successfully complete an examination following the instructional portion of the course.
The examination covers material presented during training and may include multiple-choice and true-or-false questions. Students are given an opportunity to review the course material before completing the examination.
Successful completion of the examination is required to complete the course. Upon successful completion, students receive the applicable certificate of completion, which is used as part of the next steps in the New York State security guard registration process.
Live Online Training
Empire Security Training Group may offer live, instructor-led online training through Zoom, allowing students to participate remotely while receiving instruction from qualified security training professionals.
Students should ensure that they meet all applicable enrollment and participation requirements before registering for an online course.
What Happens After the 8-Hour Course?
Successfully completing the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course allows an eligible applicant to move forward with the New York State Security Guard Registration Card application process.
New security guards are also required to complete additional training after beginning employment. This includes the required 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course, which must be completed within the applicable timeframe established by New York State.
Additional security guard training requirements may apply depending on an individual's registration status, employment, and duties.
Build Your Future in Security
The private security industry offers opportunities to work in a wide range of environments, including commercial properties, residential buildings, retail locations, corporate facilities, entertainment venues, construction sites, and special events.
At Empire Security Training Group, our goal is to provide students with the knowledge and training necessary to begin their security careers with a professional foundation.
Whether your long-term goal is to work in private security, advance into supervisory positions, pursue specialized security assignments, or explore other public-safety-related career opportunities, your initial training provides the foundation for your professional development.
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