Question 1

Which states do you offer security guard training for?

Accepted Answer

We offer live virtual unarmed guard training for North Carolina and New York, and on-demand online guard courses for Tennessee, Georgia, and Colorado (Denver and Pueblo).

Question 2

Which New York security guard courses do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We teach three New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) approved courses, live and virtual: the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course, the 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course, and the 8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course. We do not offer firearms training.

Question 3

What are the NC requirements for security guard training?

Accepted Answer

All unarmed security guards in North Carolina must complete 16 hours of training within 30 days of being hired. Additionally, at least 4 hours of training must be completed before a guard can be placed at any duty station.

Question 4

How long is the security guard certification valid?

Accepted Answer

According to North Carolina law, the unarmed security guard registration card is valid for one year from its date of issuance. The registration must be renewed every year, and the Board may require all registration holders to complete continuing education courses before renewal.

Question 5

Will I receive an official certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an official certificate recognized by the NC Private Protective Services Board that satisfies the state's training requirements.

Question 6

Are classes in person or online?

Accepted Answer

Online. Our North Carolina and New York courses are taught live and virtual by an instructor in real time over video, and our Tennessee, Georgia and Colorado courses are on-demand. There is no classroom to travel to, and you receive the same official state certificate.

Question 7

Do you offer group discounts for security companies?

Accepted Answer

Classes hold up to 35 students, and you can book several guards into the same live virtual class in one checkout. Larger teams can be spread across class dates. Contact us to ask about group rates.

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