Please be aware that your seat will be sold to another student if you do not arrive by 9:00 a.m. You will need to reschedule for another day. Thank you for understanding.

Discussion of the basic elements of the functions of a security guard. This general introductory course must be successfully completed by individuals seeking a security guard position. The certificate of completion, along with the Employee Statement and Security Guard Application must be submitted to the NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services for approval to be employed in the security industry.

To print the NYS Security Guard Manual please [click here].

Para imprimir el manual de Guardia de Seguridad de NYS en ESPANOL [click aqui]

Total Cost to get a NYS Security Guard License

The total cost of acquiring a NYS Security Guard License through Radiant Training is $298.50, as follows:

• $160.00 to Radiant Training to cover the cost of the Eight Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course ($60.00) and the Sixteen Hour On-the-Job Training Course ($100.00).
• $36.00 to NYS Department of State to cover the cost of processing your security guard application.
• $102.50 to Idemia IdentoGo to cover the cost of the fingerprints, criminal background check and NYS Department of Criminal Justice fees.

How to get a NYS Security Guard License for the FIRST Time

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How to RENEW a NYS Security Guard License

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How to get a NEW NYS Security Guard License after Letting your Previous License Expire More than Six (6) months

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Class Schedule (subject to change without notice)

Fridays from 9a to 5p in 2025

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To register AND pay to reserve a seat with a debit, credit or charge card, please call 212-213-3434. We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express and JCB. Please also call to confirm that classes have not sold out. Thank you.

You may also pay for this class by money order, corporate check, certified personal check, credit card, debit card, charge card or cash at the office IN PERSON.

Please arrive to class ON TIME as classes start promptly.

If you have any questions, please Contact Us.

Security Forms

• Employee Statement and Security Guard Application
• Proprietary Security Guard Employer Application
• Employment Status Notification
• DMV Consent Form
• Request for Photo ID (Required if applicant holds no NYS driver's license)
• Duplicate License/Registration Request
• Change Notice (Required when changing a name or address)
• Security Guard Change of Status
• Request for NYS Fingerprinting Service (Electronic Fingerprinting Request Form)