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8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards in New York City

Every candidate seeking to become a security guard in New York City must fulfill certain training requirements before he or she can be registered and licensed to serve in that role. There are several different courses involved in the training process, and they are collectively designed to provide aspiring security personnel with all the tools and knowledge they need to protect both property and lives.

Essential 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Course for Armed and Unarmed Security Guards

International Security Services, Inc. (ISS) provides courses that will help you complete the training to become a licensed security guard in New York City, including the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards that all armed and unarmed security guards must take to fulfill the law’s registration requirements.

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Who Needs This 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Course?

This course is mandatory for all unarmed and armed security guards seeking licensing in New York. It is a one-day course that serves as the first step in the registration process to become a professional guard, and students are required to earn a 70% final test score to pass the class. Passing students receive a Certificate of Completion documenting their achievement. This certificate must be included with the student’s eventual application for a security guard license.

What Topics Does This Course Cover?

The pre-assignment course covers a range of topics designed to introduce future security guards to the roles and responsibilities of the job. Topics include:

  • An overview of the security industry, the role played by security guards, and common duties
  • Instruction about security guard powers and limitations under the law, and how they differ from official law enforcement personnel. Includes proper procedures for handling arrests
  • Overview of emergency response for security guards
  • Insight into how security guards should handle public relations and communications
  • Overview of the proper procedures for managing access control
  • Explanation of the security guard code of ethics
  • Instruction on report-writing
  • Final review of all class topics and a written exam. Students must receive a 70% or better score on the final exam to successfully complete the course and receive the course certificate.

Due to demand, students are encouraged to register for the pre-assignment training course in advance and show up before the designated start time.

 

Getting my licenses at International Security Services helped me reach a new level in my career where I was able to earn more and always be in demand.
Sergy Dalakiani
Sergy DalakianiFire & Life Safety Director
Becoming a certified Security Officer and a Fire & Life Safety Director at International Security Services opened the career opportunities that I’ve always wanted.
Olga Ozturk
Olga OzturkSecurity Supervisor

Contact Us for All Your NYC Security Guard Training Needs

The 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards is just the first step in your quest to become a licensed professional security guard in New York City, but it is an important one. Without it, you cannot apply for a license in New York City. That’s why International Security Services, Inc.’s experienced instructors are here to provide you with the training you need to meet the state’s licensing requirements and get started on your exciting security guard career path. Contact us today to register for participation in this or other ISS security guard courses.

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International Security Services, Inc. is New York City’s premier provider of executive protection and security guard services, personal and business investigations throughout New York and overseas, firearm permit consultations, background checks, and approved training for Fire Life Safety Directors and armed or unarmed security guards.

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  • 2720 86th Street
    Brooklyn, NY 11223
  • (718) 837-3910

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  • 2625 86th Street
    Brooklyn, NY 11223
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August 10th, 2022

Property Security Evaluation Report

Your Individualized Property Evaluation Report

Your site’s individualized property evaluation report contains information and analysis that you need to properly manage your site’s security needs. That information includes detailed analysis of the crime rate in your area, site access and parking protocols, and existing security infrastructure. Interior inspection includes analysis of emergency exits, fire suppression capabilities, and alarm infrastructure for emergencies. Exterior inspection includes analysis of structural defects, property lighting, and potential vulnerabilities in building access.

In addition to those inspections, our analysis also considered environmental factors, potential risks from older trees, outside property maintenance, and nearby crime that may overflow to the area. We also examined emergency response planning, including fire evacuation protocols and information supplied to residents about proper evacuation process.

 

Pressing Suggestions


  • Install cameras in common areas and along driveway to the back parking lot as those areas are public spaces that anyone can access and there is no surveillance coverage.

We highly suggest a camera placement along this driveway, as the overhead cameras in the back parking lot may not capture all makes, models, and license plates of cars entering in and out based on the angle they are recording from. The best camera placement would be at the green circle closest to the sidewalk/street.
The common area is easily accessible, but based on the angle that cameras are set at the front lot, anyone can enter the basement common area concealing the side of their face that is facing the camera. This is not to say that the camera arrangement should be changed, but it is highly recommended to have coverage in this common area as the common area is on a lower floor not visible from the sidewalk.

  • Install a gate at the driveway leading to the back parking lot.

  • Make sure every tenant has a universal fire extinguisher and knows how to use it.

  • Develop a comprehensive evacuation plan and make sure that every tenant has received information regarding it. Condo Bylaw book is huge, tenants may easily overlook it.

  • Overall the building is not that big and has not had too many concerns regarding security breaches and/or home invasion throughout its 18-year existence. It is well kept and the fact that there is an active board monitoring and enforcing bylaws is a good sign. 



However, a few fundamental problems exist when it comes to access control of the back parking (a big territory). Even though only two issues have ever occurred there, the wide-open access point to that lot may need to be corrected sooner than later as there is a significant uptick in crime in the 62nd precinct.

Furthermore, there are two fundamental surveillance blind spots along the driveway leading to the back parking lot and every common area.

Lastly, however unlikely it may seem, tenants should have resources and a physical guide for situations that may require an evacuation. Whether it be a flood or fire, each tenant should know how to use a fire extinguisher and where to evacuate to during a flood regardless of their proximity to a shoreline.


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