ANPU SECURITY SERVICES
F.A.Q
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The first step to obtaining your NY State security guard license is to complete the required training: 1. **8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training**: Finish this introductory course and submit the certificate with your NY State security guard license application. 2. **16-Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT)**: Complete this course within 90 days of starting your job. It covers security guard duties, work site requirements, and employer needs.
Yes, online security training is available! We are DCJS-approved to teach the 8-hour pre-assignment, 16-hour OTJ, and annual courses online via Microsoft Teams. Join us from the comfort of your home!
Yes! We offer flexible scheduling. For special dates or times, email us at steven@anpusecurityservices.com or call 347-313-8967.
Once you’ve completed the security training, you’ll need to apply for the security license.
Here are the steps:
i. Get fingerprinted with Identogo: IdentoGO– use code 1545R1 (cost: $102)
ii. Complete Security guard application: 1206-f-a.pdf (ny.gov) (cost: $36)
iii. *You must have a NYS drivers license or non-drivers ID to apply for a security license
You can do searches on employment sites (Monster, Indeed, etc.). You can search (security guard positions, full time security guard, part time security guard, etc)
Your NY State Security Guard license is valid for two years. You can renew it up to 90 days before the expiration date, which is printed on your license. Make sure to renew on time to avoid any disruptions in your work.
A renewal is mailed to the guard 90 days prior to the expiration date. 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.
You would receive a renewal application in the mail. If you have not received one, email the Division of Licensing Services and request a form. Your email must include your full name, mailing address, license type, unique identification number and expiration date of your license.
You are required to complete the 8 hour annual training each year after you become a security guard.
Yes, we are. You can confirm this here:
https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ops/docs/sgtraining/pubs/Complete%20Active%20Public%20School%20list.pdf
No. ID cards are produced by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) using the image on file in its office. Individuals who do not have a current NYS photo driver license or non-driver ID card must go to a DMV office and have their photo taken (at no cost to them) before submitting their application to the Department of State.
Completed applications should be mailed to: NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
PO Box 22052 Albany, NY 12201-2052
To maintain your security guard license you must complete an 8 hour training annually. Your license expires every 2 years; you must submit a renewal application.
**if you do not renew your license within 6 months of its expiration, you will need to redo fingerprinting.