NYS Security Guard Training Courses

MMP Institute’s classes are accredited by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

Requirements to obtain a New York State Security Guard License (including Frequently Asked Questions)

For detailed information on course offerings,

• 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course – ONLINE COURSE AVAILABLE!
  (An individual can only work TEMPORARILY up to 90 days with this course)

• 16 Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) Course – ONLINE COURSE AVAILABLE!
  (Required by State Law within 90 days of employment)

• 8 Hour Annual In-Service Training Course – ONLINE COURSE AVAILABLE!
  (State law requires security guards complete this course each year in order to renew an existing license)

Note: The Security Guard Act of 1992 and New York State General Business Law Section 89 requires the training and registration of security guards in the state.  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 (unless exempt) at schools approved by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

To look up the status of an existing Security Guard license, click here.