Becoming a Security Guard in NYC

IN-PERSON & ONLINE SECURITY GUARD TRAINING COURSES

NYS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS & ADVANCED TRAINING

UPCOMING 8 HOUR PRE-REGISTRATION COURSES

UPCOMING 16 HOUR ON-THE-JOB COURSES

16 Hour on the job security training course

16 Hour On-the-Job (Online)

December 03 & 10 @ 9:00am - 5:00pm

16 Hour on the job security training course

16 Hour On-the-Job (Online)

December 20 @ 9:00 am - December 21 @ 5:00 pm

UPCOMING 8 HOUR ANNUAL SECURITY COURSES

8 Hour Annual In Service Security Guard Course

8 Hour Annual In-Service Training (Online)

December 4 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

8 Hour Annual In Service Security Guard Course

8 Hour Annual In-Service Training (Online)

December 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

8 Hour Annual In Service Security Guard Course

8 Hour Annual In-Service Training (Online)

December 11 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

8 Hour Annual In Service Security Guard Course

8 Hour Annual In-Service Training (Online)

December 13 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

BECOME A NEW YORK STATE LICENSED SECURITY GUARD

Careers in the security industry can be financially and personally rewarding. Security guards protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and other illegal and dangerous threats. They protect politicians, celebrities, and high net-worth individuals. Many security guards are armed with weapons. Taking on these responsibilities requires the right training, starting with New York State required licensing courses. Knight Training Institute can help you with the step-by-step process of becoming a licensed security guard.

ONGOING & ADVANCED SECURITY TRAINING

Students learning how to use fire extinguishers

Fire & Life Safety Director (FLSD)

Part 1: January 5th - 8th - Part 2: January 12th & 13th

Security Guard in a suit watching a crowd at an event

Executive Protection

January 27 & 28, 2026