A security guard providing services on a voluntary basis - not receiving payment.
Active police officers. Your employer may require you to apply for a license, however, it is not state mandated.
Police Officers separated from service (e.g., retired) are considered civilians and mustregister as a security guard and complete all training. You may qualify for a training waiver.
Peace officers while working in their official capacity for their primary employer. However, if moonlighting, a peace officer is considered a security guard and must register and complete all training. There are no waivers for Peace Officers.
Yes. Retired police officers must register and complete all training. If you are a retired police officer (less than 10 years), you must provide the New York State, Department of State with a letter from your department (signed by your department). An ID Card Stamped Retired will suffice this requirement.
If you are required by your employer to carry a firearm, or are authorized to have access to a firearm, you must provide proof to the New York State, Department of State and your employer of having completed a Basic Course for Police Officers (or an equivalent course), that included initial firearms training, within one year prior to such employment. Academy Certificate will suffice this requirement. Annual firearms course qualifies you for this as well.
If your initial firearms training occurred more than a year before such employment, you must complete an 8 Hour Annual Firearms Course and report that training to the New York State, Department of State and your employer. Good Guy Letter at time of retirement will suffice this requirement.
The nonrefundable fee for a security guard registration is $36.00 payable to the NYS Department of State. There is a $25.00 renewal fee every two years.
Yes. If you are retired over 10 years you must complete a 47 Hour Firearms Course, and submit the certificate with your application for issuance of an armed guard license. If you are retired under 10 years, you may obtain a waiver and must attend an 8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course.
No. The amendment of August 2, 1994, exempts active police officers from the Act. Active police officers accepting secondary employment are not required to register or complete training. However, your employer may request that you register and obtain a license – the New York State, Department of State does not license active police officers.
Postal Money Orders, Company Checks or Cashier's Checks only. (Must be made payable to the NYS Department of State). Do Not Mail Cash. "NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS"
Fingerprinting can be performed by a designated employee of a security guard firm or an approved training school that has been previously fingerprinted. Fingerprints can also be taken by local and state police, or sheriffs and chiefs of police.
Guards must renew their registration by the expiration date of their current registration or they cannot work as a security guard. If their registration has not been renewed within 6 months after the expiration date of their current registration, they must re-apply and re-qualify.
If you only have a security guard license you must attend an 8 Hour Annual In-Service Training Course every year. Not just on the year in which it is renewed.
If you have armed guard license you must attend the 8 Hour Annual In-Service Training Course for security guards and the 8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course for armed guards.
Yes. In order to become a Security Guard in the State of New York you must complete both training courses; 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course and 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course. You must complete the 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course within 90 days from completion of the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course.
No. The 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course does not expire. If you took the course once and still have your certificate then you do not need to retake the course. The New York State, Department of State should have a copy of this course on file. However, if you never had a security guard license and also misplaced your 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course certificate, you need to obtain another copy of your certificate. If you are not able to provide proof of taking the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course, you then may need to retake the course.
*Please note that the New York State, Department of State will allow you to submit your renewal fee of $25.00 for no longer then six (6) months after your security guard license expires.
First you must hold a valid New York State / New York City pistol permit. Then you must complete a 47 Hour Firearms Training Course. After completing this course you must apply to the New York State, Department of State for your license. If you already hold a security guard license, you only need to amend your license for a fee of $10.00. If you do not already hold a security guard license, then you need to complete the New York State Security Guard Application. Please see Security Guard Application Processing.
No. If you want to work both as a security guard and an armed security guard you can carry just an armed security guard license. This license will work for both positions. However, if you want to work as a security guard (armed or unarmed) and an armored car guard then you must hold both armed security guard license and armored car guard license.
After completing the 47 Hour Firearms Course at Gold Shield Training Center, we will type up a letter requesting the amendment for you at no extra charge. Please schedule an appointment to do so and please bring the following with you:
Original security guard license
Copy of your 47 Hour Firearms Course Certificate
New York State Driver’s License or New York State Identification Card.
Bank or Postal Money Order for $10.00 payable to New York State, Dept of State
First you must have a New York State / New York City pistol permit. Then you must complete a 47 Hour Firearms Training Course. After completing this course you must apply to the New York State, Department of State for your license with a fee of $125.00 payable to the New York State, Department of State. Gold Shield Training Center schedules appointments to complete this application, fingerprints, and also gives you a copy of the completed application for a fee of $35.00.
No. In order to complete any peace officer training courses you must already be hired as a peace officer. The company who hires you must add you on to their employee roster and then the peace officers training course may be conducted. The New York State, Division of Criminal Justice Services will mail your certificate of completion to your employer after successfully completing this course.
If you live in New York State territory, then No, you do not have to be licensed. If you live in New York City territory, then Yes, you have to hold a valid rifle and/or shotgun license.
Yes. If you are applying for a Westchester County pistol permit, you must have the information on your handgun to add onto your permit. Westchester County licenses the applicant and serial number together.
No. If you are applying for a New York City pistol permit, you must purchase a handgun and have it inspected by New York City within 72 hours from obtaining your pistol permit.
*Please check with your county for specific requirements.
