KNIGHT TRAINING INSTITUTE
SECURITY GUARD TRAINING FOR PROFESSIONALS
New York State Required Courses
Advanced Security Guard Training Courses
MAKING THE BEST SECURITY COMPANY IN NYC, BETTER
Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, KTI can make you a better Security Agent and offers job placement assistance for those starting a new career. Now enrolling 8 Hour Pre-Assignment, 16 Hour On-the-Job, and 8 Hour Annual required New York State Licensing Online Courses.
Edward Troiano (founder of Knight Security) started the Knight Training Institute (KTI) to fill the gap in professional, high-caliber security training available in New York City that met the attention to detail and level of expertise that he demands of his employees. Ed launched the KTI to provide superior security guard training in NYC that meets the expectation of service clients demand.
KTI is currently offering 8 hour pre-assignment, 16 hour on-the-job, and 8 hour annual in-service New York State mandated courses for new security guards. We also offer advanced training in Celebrity & Executive Protection. Fire & Life Safety Director (FLSD) Certification, F-80 Certification, and Fireguard Test Preparation. Classes are available online via Zoom. KTI will be adding dates and additional classes regularly.
MILITARY VETERANS USE CODE FORYOURSERVICE AT CHECKOUT FOR $30 OFF WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR BOTH 8 AND 16 HOUR COURSES
Student Testimonials
Very well done. Will definitely recommend this course to collegues.
The course covered the pros & cons of the business, useful information for the real world of celebrity protection.
Great course. I have been doing executive protection for years, but this course highlighted the most important aspects of the job.
Edward was very knowledgeable of the material. Info was helpful, as well as pertinent.
From the KTI Resource Library
How to Become an Armed Security Guard with NYS Security Guard Training
Armed security guards earn the highest pay in New York's private security business. If you are an unarmed guard or want to start your career in this field, getting your armed license is the fastest way to get better, higher-paying jobs. However, you cannot just put on a gun and start working. New York State has a strict process with multiple steps. This guide makes the rules simple. It shows you exactly how security guard training works, how to fill out the paperwork, and how to avoid long delays. The Two Paths: Unarmed vs. Armed Before you can apply for an armed guard card, you have to establish your baseline as a registered unarmed guard. Requirement Unarmed Security Guard Armed Security Guard Minimum Age 18 21 Pre-Assignment 8-Hour Course 8-Hour Course On-the-Job Training 16-Hour Course 16-Hour Course Firearms Training None 47-Hour Course Handgun Permit None Required (NYS or NYPD) Annual Maintenance 8-Hour In-Service 8-Hour In-Service + 8-Hour Range Step-by-Step Guide on how to become armed security Getting certified takes time, money, and [...]