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                                                               How to become a NYS Security guard


  How to Become a NYS Security Guard
Anyone who wishes to work as a security guard in New York State has to go through the process of registering with the NYS Department of State and complying with all of their requirements for eligibility and training. These requirements apply to school security guards, commercial security guards and bouncers in bars, clubs and restaurants.
Minimum Requirements for Security Guards
The minimum requirements to get started are: you must be 18 years of age, not have been convicted of any serious crime , passed a New York State Department of Justice background check and be a citizen of the United States; have a resident alien card (a green card), or have a work authorization card.


  How to Become a Fire Guard
Fire guards play an important part in keeping the residents of large buildings safe. Local government code may specify when, where and how many Fire Guards are required in a building. If there is a fire alarm, sprinkler or standpipe out of service in New York City, a fire guard must be present to perform fire watch duties. New York City requires that Fire Guards be trained and licensed to work in residential or commercial buildings.
Fire Guards are also required by law for safe operation of many construction sites where an open flame is in use.
At least one Fire Guard is required in places where the public gathers, like shelters, film studios, hotels, office buildings and marinas when there is no sprinkler system or the fire protection system is out of service. Security Guards with Fireguard training are in more demand than those who have not taken this security guard training.

  Minimum Requirements for Fire Guards
You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must have a reasonable understanding of the English language.

• You must provide two forms of identification. At least one of them must be government issued photo identification, such as a State-issued Drivers’ License or Non Drivers License or passport.

• You must present a letter of recommendation from your employer. The letter must be on official letterhead, and must state your full name, experience and the address where you will work. If you are self-employed or the owner of the company, you must submit a notarized letter stating that status.

• If you are not currently employed, you may take the test without the recommendation letter. If you pass the test, FDNY will issue a temporary letter with a photo for job seeking purposes. You will not receive a Certificate of Fitness card unless you are employed and provide the recommendation letter from your employer.

United Security Training Center's 4 hour program is designed help you prepare for the examination for the Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard. This course is not required by law, but will make the process easier for you and increase your odds of success. Our Instructor will familiarize you with the New York City Fire Department study material. Topics covered will include safety requirements, safety signs, inspections, fire extinguishing devices, sprinkler systems and emergency procedures. In addition to the cost of your Fire Guard Training at United Security Training Center, you will be required to pay a $25.00 fee to the NYC fire department in order to take the Certificate of Fitness Examination. When you take your Fire Guard Training Course with United Security Training Center, we help you with every step in the certification process to save you time and money and avoid any confusion. We make it easy for you to get the training and certification you need for your career as a Certified Fire Guard.

If you have already taken your basic security guard training classes, which include the 8 hour Pre-Assignment Security Guard Training Course and the 16 Hour In-Service Security Guard Training, you will be eligible for our package discount pricing and you will receive a discounted rate when you sign up for our Fire Guard Training Course.

  Maintaining Your Fire Guard Certificate
In order to maintain your status as a Certified Fire Guard in New York City, you must renew your certificate each year by submitting your renewal notification or a letter stating the Certificate of Fitness number with a fee of $15, money order or personal check payable to “Fire Department City of New York“to: FDNY (Cashier’s Unit), 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

  How to Become a NYS Security Guard
Anyone who wishes to work as a security guard in New York State has to go through the process of registering with the NYS Department of State and complying with all of their requirements for eligibility and training. These requirements apply to school security guards, commercial security guards and bouncers in bars, clubs and restaurants.
IN New York State, the definition of a security guard is any person whose duties include the following:
• protecting people and/or property from harm, theft, or any unlawful activity;
• deterring, observing, detecting, and/or reporting unauthorized or unlawful activity;
• serving as a street patrol;
• responding to a security system alarm (does not include those who install or service such systems)

At UNITED Security Training Institute, we help our students to navigate their way through all of the requirements of becoming a security guard. Not only do we provide the best security guard training program in New York, but we make it easy on you by working with you every step of the way.
Minimum Requirements for Security Guards
The minimum requirements to get started are: you must be 18 years of age, not have been convicted of any serious crime , passed a New York State Department of Justice background check and be a citizen of the United States; have a resident alien card (a green card), or have a work authorization card. If you meet these requirements, the first step is to sign up for the 8-hour pre-assignment security guard training course.


  Begin Your Training at USTC
Once you have completed your 8 hour pre-assignment security guard training class, you will be given a proof of completion form, which you will need in order to apply to the NYS Department of State for a Security Guard Registration Card.
Submit Your Application and Fees
At the time that you submit your application and proof of completion of the 8 hour training class, you will need to pay a $36.00 application fee. There is also a fee of $102.25 for the required electronic fingerprinting and a $25.00 service fee. All of these fees are required by New York State and are not related to your security guard training courses. United Security Training Center will make sure that your application and fees are done right the first time, saving you time, energy and money.


  Landing a Job as a Security Guard
United Security Training Center can't guarantee you a job as a licensed security guard, but we can guarantee that we will do our best to help you find one. We work with our students to help them locate positions, complete applications, prepare a resume, dress for success and learn how to have a successful interview process. We care about your success and will coach you through the process.

  NYS Requires Additional Training
Once you get a job as a security guard, you must complete a 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards within 90 days. These courses only have to be taken once, but you will need to take an 8 Hour Annual In-service Training Course for Security Guards every year for as long as you work as a security guard. If you have taken your 8 hour Pre-Assignment Security Guard Training with LSTI, you will receive a package discount when you sign up for your 16 hour In-Service Training Course with us.

  Special Circumstances
People who are currently employed as police officers, court officers, corrections officers or any other aspect of law enforcement may not be required to comply with all of these requirements. Those who have worked in law enforcement in the past but no longer do so may also have different requirements. Visit http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ops/sgtraining/ for the specifics of your situation.

  Maintaining Your Registered Security Guard Status
In order to maintain you status as a Registered Security Guard, you have to sign up for the 8 Hour Annual In-service Training Course for Security Guards every year. Once you sign up for any of our security guard training courses, we'll remind you each year when it's time to take your Annual 8 Hour In-Service Training, so there's no chance your registration will lapse.

All of our security guard training courses meet the New York State requirements for security guard training. We offer security guard training classes at convenient times and locations and we can help you get through the process of security guard training and registration quickly, and with no hassles. Check our schedule of classes and get on your way to a new career as a security guard today.
united Security Training Center will give new security guards an edge over their competition and give experienced security officers returning for their annual renewal a whole new perspective!