Anyone of lawful age, and who may lawfully own a firearm may attend a Public Safety Firearms Training Course. Our school fully complies with Federal and State Laws when determining eligibility for enrollment.
As an authorized training school for DCJS we electronically enter the completion of all courses directly into the DCJS security guard training base for approval of completion. The DOS Division of Licensing records very closely mirror the Division of Criminal Justice Services security guard training database. Please allow up to three weeks for a training event to be recorded with DOS Division of Licensing. To obtain a copy of your security guard training record from DCJS, go to: http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ops/staff/index.htm.
Security Guard Training Certificates are issued by training schools. Without a record of a training event submitted to DCJS by the school, certificates by themselves do not serve as proof of completed training.
You could resolve most issues by contacting our school if we provided the training. DCJS will amend training records only after our School Director provides required documentation directly to DCJS.
Contact Information for Our Students:
William Peeler, School Director
info@synergisticprotectiontraining.com
NEA Training Center
PO Box 1095
Fonda, NY 12068
Do I need a pistol license to attend the 47 Hour Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards?
Individuals must possess a valid pistol license pursuant to Penal Law Section 400.00 and a valid security guard registration card to attend the 47 Hour Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards. A valid pistol license and security guard registration card is also required to attend the 8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards.
To become an Armed Security Guard in New York State, you must have completed the 8 Hour Pre-assignment Training for unarmed guards. Also, you must have a valid New York State Pistol before entry in the class.
Course Requirement for Armed NY State Guards:
*47 Hour Firearms Training Course for Armed Security Guards
This is a 47 hour course required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a special armed guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. To attend the course students must possess a valid pistol license pursuant to NY Penal Law Section 400.00 and a valid NYS security guard registration card. The course consists of 7 hours of NYS Penal Law Article 35 (Use of Force/Deadly Physical Force) and 40 hours of range instruction and qualification. To successfully complete the course the student must pass a written examination on Article 35 and qualify with a handgun.
8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course for Armed Guards
This is an 8 hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months from completion of the 47 Hour Firearms Training Course for Armed Guards, and annually thereafter. To attend the course students must possess a valid pistol license pursuant to NY Penal Law Section 400.00 and a valid NYS security guard registration card. The course consists of 3 hours of NYS Penal Law Article 35 (Use of Force/Deadly Physical Force) and 5 hours of range instruction and qualification. To successfully complete the course the student must pass a written examination on Article 35 and qualify with a handgun.
*Security guards or security guard applicants need only complete this course once.
We provide you with a framable certificate signed by the School Director upon successful completion of your course approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
All New York State security guard training schools are required to issue a DCJS approved certificate of completion to students who complete required security guard training courses according to New York State Compilation of Codes, Rules, and Regulations (NYCRR) Part 6027.12(c).
The 8 Hour Pre-assignment is required prior to employment and licensing
16 Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) – A course relevant to the duties of guards, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. You must complete this training within 90 days of employment as a security guard.
Annual Training Requirement
8 Hour Annual In-Service Training – This course must be completed each calendar year you hold a security guard registration. Your registration is issued for two years, therefore, you must complete two 8 Hour Annual In-Service training courses within your registration effective and expiration dates to be eligible for renewal.
No, this is not true. Section 89-G of Article 7A requires all persons engaged in security guard activities be registered with the New York Department of State (DOS), and complete all training at schools approved by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
A required passing score of 70% is required on all of our New York DCJS Courses as required by the state authority.
You may visit the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Security Training Page. You may also find currently authorized, suspended and revoked schools here.
The New York State 8 Hour Pre-assignment Course is required prior to licensing as a Security Guard in New York State.
