8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course

This 8-hr annual training course for security guards must be completed 12 months after completing the 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course. Licensed security guards must undergo the 8-hour annual security guard training to maintain a valid security guard registration card under New York State laws.

Guardian Group Services is one of the first training schools approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to teach the 8-hour annual security course online. We’ve also been approved to offer all the Security Guard Training courses through our online platforms.
Our instructors are experienced, professional, highly qualified, and certified by the New York State DCJS.

This Security Guard 8-Hour Annual Class is designed for students who have completed the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training course and the 16-Hour On-the-Job Course. Maintain your status as a professional security guard by meeting the annual training requirements. Choose Guardian Group Services for seamless, online security service training, ensuring compliance with New York State regulations. Update your skills and knowledge, securing your employment as a security guard, while fulfilling all human resources and unarmed security guard training standards.

The 8hr annual security training course is structured to provide the student instruction on the following topics:

• Role of the Security Guard
• Legal Powers and Limitations
• Emergency Situations
• Communications and Public Relations
• Access Control
• Report Writing
• Ethics and Conduct
• Active Shooter Scenarios

Students ask us all the time, "Where can I find an 8-hour annual security course near me?" With our live online classes, there’s no need to travel to an in-person training session. All you have to do is book and take the class online.

The 8-hour annual security guard course is available weekly via Zoom on weekdays, weekends, and even weeknights. You only need a computer or phone with a working camera, microphone, and a good internet connection.

A link will be sent via email ahead of the class. A certificate of completion will be sent once you’ve successfully completed the annual 8-hour training course.

In NYS, the 8-hour Annual Security Course is mandatory for security license renewal. Mandatory training courses must be completed and on file with the Department of Licensing office before submitting your renewal application.

To keep your Security License in good standing, download our FREE app: My8HourAnnual Security License Reminder App today.