Criminal Justice Professionals Training and Consulting, LLC
NYS Security Guard Training Courses
In 1992 the law, known as “The Security Guard Act of 1992,” was passed. This law, now Article 7-A of the New York State General Business Law went into effect on or about January 1, 1994. The law gave the State the power to regulate the “proper screening, hiring and training of security guards [based on] state concern and compelling state interests” (89-e, N.Y.S.G.B.L.). State concern and compelling State interest means that the state has a duty to protect its residents from harm by passing laws that do just that.
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The responsibilities of security professionals, in the private and government sectors, provide a range of services and functions from drug detection, general protective services and preventing unlawful activities at a level of service that traditional law enforcement agencies cannot supply.
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In realizing its duty to protect the residents and visitors of New York State, the legislature decided that security guards who are employed to detect, deter, observe and report should be trained, registered and undergo a criminal history check. To accomplish these ends, the State has set standards of employment, mandated specific training, established a registration process, required liability insurance for guards and created an enforcement unit within the government.
Training for security guards was mandated by the Security Guard Act of 1992. The Act requires that all security guards complete three training courses. Armed guards are required to complete two additional training courses. All courses must be conducted at approved training schools, by certified instructors. The Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety provides administrative oversight for private security training in New York State.
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Criminal Justice Professionals Training and Consulting, LLC is an approved New York State Division of Criminal Justice services training school. We offer all Security Guard Program training mandated by the Division of Criminal Justice Services.
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The courses are listed as follows:
Security Guard
8 hour Annual In-Service Course
The third required training program is the Eight Hour Annual In-service course. This training must be completed each calendar year following completion of the 16 Hour OJT course. This program is designed to meet current training needs and refresh or update guards in changes in the security field..
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Course cost $60.00
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Armed Security Guard
47 hour Armed Guard Course
Guards who carry firearms are required to complete a 47 Hour Firearms course before they can be licensed as an armed security guard. This course includes seven hours of classroom instruction in the Use of Force (NYS Penal Law Art. 35) followed by a written examination, and 40 hours on the firing range followed by weapons qualification.
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Course cost is $450.00
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*Student must provide duty firearm, ammunition and range equipment.
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8 hour Firearms Annual Course
Armed guards must also complete an Annual Eight Hour Firearms Training course which includes three hours of classroom refresher on the Use of Force followed by a written examination, and five hours of weapons qualification which includes a proficiency examination.
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Course cost is $125.00
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*Student must provide duty firearm, ammunition and range equipment.
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Security Support Course Options
Aerosol Subject Restraint
Stay safe and protected with the power of Oleoresin Capsicum!
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Interest:
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Course cost $100.00
Handcuffing
Handcuffs are among the most often used tool by officers, yet training is severely lacking. Studies show that over 67% of resistance by subjects occurs after the first handcuff has been applied. All too often the result is injury and/or death to either the officer or subject. Additionally, the improper use of handcuffs is the focus of many civil suits. Proper training in the use of handcuffs is vital to officers.
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Course cost is $100.00
Mental Health and Conflict De-Escalation for Security Professionals
This training focuses on predicting and preventing conflict, reducing challenging behaviors before they become violent, and interacting with people who have lost their ability to make safe decisions and control their behavior due to cognitive challenges or mental illness.
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This 6 hour course of instruction costs $140.00/participant
(group dicounts available contactg us for more information).
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Contact us for more information
Criminal Justice Professionals Training and Consulting, LLC
716-322-1994
2476 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, New York 14217
