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Pinpoint security training school is the premier security training school on Staten Island. Our instructor is highly motivated and will provide you with the best training experience possible. That is why most security guard companies trust us by sending their guards to us!

Course Info

8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course

This 8 hour course is required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the NYS Department of State. This training class is developed in accordance with the NYS Security Guard Act and presents an overview of a security guard’s duties and responsibilities under the law. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course which is completed only once and the certificate is kept as a permanent record. Under the law you must produce the training certificate at the request of an employer. The certificate must also accompany the security guard’s registration application when submitted to the Department of State.

16 Hour On The Job Training Course

This 16 hour course is required by New York State as the second step and must be completed within 90 days of employment as a security guard. The course expands on topics relating to basic functions and responsibilities. All subjects are consistent with the security guard’s specific duties, the nature of the workplace and employer requirements. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course which is completed only once and the certificate is kept as a permanent record. Under the law you must produce the training certificate at the request of an employer.

8 Hour Annual In-Service Training Course for Security Guards

This 8 hour course must be completed each calendar year following the completion of the 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards, and annually thereafter. The course is structured to provide the student with updated and enhanced information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. This program is designed to meet current training needs and refresh guards in changes in the security field. Each guard must complete this course as a prerequisite for renewal of the guards registration.

N.Y.S. Security Guard Application Assistance

  • Completion of the Security Guard Application.

Basic Training Package

  • 8 Hr Pre-Assignment Course
  • 16 Hr OJT Course
  • Application Assistance

Advanced Training Package

  • Basic Training Pkg Plus
  • Any 2 Specialty Courses

* Please Note: All fees associated with the license aren’t included.

Class access and registration

Classes are scheduled and capacity is limited. Advance registration is recommended. Walk-ins may be accepted only when space remains. Training takes place at 159 New Dorp Plaza, Suite 201, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Who Uses Our Training School

  • People in need of completing a security guard training class in the state of New York.
  • People in need of getting a security guard license in New York State for the first time.
  • People in need of renewing a currently active security guard license in the state of New York.

When to Contact the School

  • They would like to schedule an appointment for class.
  • They have questions about security guard license qualifications.
  • They are unsure of what classes they need to complete.
  • They don’t know how to get an unarmed security guard license.
  • They receive their security guard license renewal form and are unsure what to do.
  • The state is not giving them credit for a class they had completed with our school.

What to Expect

Clients call seeking assistance and information regarding either getting a security guard license for the first time or renewing their currently active security guard license.

We can explain how to acquire a security guard license in the state of New York.

We can explain the process for renewing a security guard license in the state of New York.

We can schedule people for any classes we offer for security guard training.

Clients must have a valid New York State DMV ID and a valid social security number.

For new clients, seeking their license for the first time, our Basic Training Package offers everything a client needs to get their security guard license in New York State.

Clients can expect a certificate upon course completion.

Class Schedule

We offer classes every other week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Classes are scheduled 10:00am to 6:00pm.

Classes are scheduled and capacity is limited. Advance registration is recommended. Walk-ins may be accepted only when space remains.

Why Train With Pinpoint

Our training school has been licensed and in operation for 20 years.

Our instructors have over 20 years of experience teaching new and veteran security guards.

Our location is conveniently located in Staten Island minutes from the New Dorp train station.

We have an exemplary reputation and pride ourselves on our trustworthiness and reliability.

Training and Job Placement

Clients assume getting a security guard license in New York state is hard when in reality it is actually quite easy.

Clients assume we also help them find jobs after their training. Unfortunately we are a training school only, not a job placement service.

A Student’s Experience

A student completed the Basic Training Package with us and received their unarmed security guard license for New York State promptly and acquired a new job as a security guard quickly thereafter.

Training Fees

The Basic Training Package is $225 cash or $253.86 by card. The 8-hour annual in-service class is $70 cash or $78.98 by card. Pinpoint offers a cash discount for its classes and services; other class and package prices differ.

For help with your paperwork, see Application Assistance. Call (718) 667-6422 to schedule a class or ask about your training status.

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to get a security guard license, what do I have to do?

Getting an unarmed security guard license in the state of New York is easy. By completing the Basic Training Package with us you are very close as the package includes both classes you will need to complete and assistance with the actual license application.

When are your classes?

We offer classes every other week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

What classes do I need to take?

We can look up your status in the state’s division of licensing services records to help you determine which class you need if you are trying to renew your current license. We can also inform new students which classes will best suit their needs.

How much is it?

We do offer a cash discount for all our classes/services but different classes/packages have different prices. Our most popular classes/package is the Basic Training Package which is $225 cash and $253.86 to pay by card while the 8-hour annual in-service training class is $70 cash and $78.98 to pay by card.

Do I need to bring anything to class?

We provide handouts and a folder for students though something to write with and on is encouraged. Students should also bring their NYS DMV ID and need to write their identifying information.

How long does the process take?

For new students getting their license for the first time typically after mailing their application students can expect their license in the mail (assuming their paperwork is complete) in about 4-6 weeks though that is a very conservative estimate.