SG-8
8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training
Required before applying to the Department of State for a security guard registration card.
- WhenBefore application
- FormatConfirm by phone
- StatusRequired
Verified NYC training schoolNYS DCJS approved listing
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01 / Required training
Only the courses New York says every unarmed guard needs.
DCJS states these are the required courses for New York security guards. Firearms training is not shown here because R.A.C.K.'s current DCJS listing marks firearms training as "No."
SG-16
16 Hour On-the-Job Training
Required within 90 days of initial employment as a security guard.
- WhenWithin 90 days
- FormatConfirm by phone
- StatusRequired
SG-A8
8 Hour Annual In-Service
Required every year to keep a New York security guard registration current.
- WhenEvery year
- FormatConfirm by phone
- StatusRequired
02 / Enrollment
Call first. Dates and seats move fast.
Public sources verify the school listing, address, and state training path. Current class dates, online availability, and tuition should be confirmed directly with R.A.C.K.
03 / FAQ
Quick answers before you call.
Is R.A.C.K. listed as NYS DCJS approved?
Yes. The February 2025 NYS DCJS approved school list includes R.A.C.K. Security Training Inc. at 5 Penn Plaza, 23rd Floor, Suite 2301, New York, NY 10001.
Which courses are required?
DCJS lists the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment, 16 Hour On-the-Job, and 8 Hour Annual In-Service courses as required security guard training in New York.
Does this page offer firearms training?
No. The DCJS listing I found marks R.A.C.K.'s firearms training column as "No," so firearms courses and armed-guard claims were removed.
What state fees should I expect?
DOS lists a $36 initial application fee and a $102.50 fingerprint fee payable to IDEMIA. Fees can change, so confirm on the official DOS page before applying.