Course Code: 8HRSIS
The 8-Hour In-Service Training Course for Security Guard is the required annual refresher under New York State regulations. Training is delivered by DCJS-approved schools. This course must be completed each calendar year you hold a security guard registration to maintain eligibility for renewal. Because registration is issued for two years, you must complete two 8-Hour Annual In-Service courses within your registration effective and expiration dates.
This program provides updated and enhanced information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. It reinforces the essential knowledge needed to perform professional security services, including the role of the guard, legal limitations, emergency procedures, and effective communication techniques. Emphasis is placed on maintaining professionalism, ethics, and compliance with New York State regulations.
This course covers the following topics:
• Legal powers and limitations
• Emergency response procedures
• Communication and report writing
• Public relations and professionalism
• Ethics, integrity, and conduct
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation
• Security awareness and vigilance
• Updates on state laws and best practices
Admission Requirements:
1. Participants must have previously completed the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment and 16-Hour On-the-Job Training courses.
2. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
3. Present a valid government-issued photo identification.
4. Submit a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (GED). Applicants who do not possess a High School Diploma or GED must successfully pass the school’s Entrance Examination.
Successful completion of this course fulfills the New York State annual in-service training requirement for registered security guards.
Date | Section : Morning 1 Day | Date | Section : Afternoon 2 Days | Date | Section : Evening 2 Days | Date | Section : Weekend 1 Day |
| Jan 13 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Jan 04 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Feb 10 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Feb 01 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Mar 09 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Mar 07 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Apr 13 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Apr 04 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| May 11 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | May 02 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Jun 08 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Jun 06 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Jul 13 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Jul 11 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Aug 10 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Aug 01 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Sep 14 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Sep 05 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Oct 13 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Oct 03 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Nov 09 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Nov 07 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm | ||
| Dec 14 | Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Dec 08 | Tues and Wed 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm | Thur and Fri 6:00 pm –10:15 pm | Dec 05 | Saturday 9:00 am -6:00 pm |
8-Hour Annual In-Service Security Guard Course Overview
Refresh the knowledge required for professional security work in New York, including lawful responsibilities, emergency procedures, communication, documentation, public interaction, access control, ethics, vigilance, and changing practices.
What You Will Review
Duties, Authority and Professional Conduct
Revisit guard responsibilities, legal powers and limitations, post orders, reliability, confidentiality, integrity, impartial conduct, and accountability.
Emergencies and Incident Response
Review situational awareness, notifications, response priorities, scene protection, cooperation with first responders, conflict awareness, de-escalation, and escalation procedures.
Communication and Report Writing
Strengthen radio and interpersonal communication, factual observation, chronological reports, note taking, public relations, witness interaction, and professional documentation.
Access Control and Security Awareness
Review credentials, visitors, deliveries, patrol practices, site monitoring, keys, suspicious activity, loss prevention, safety awareness, and appropriate reporting.
Annual Training and Registration Renewal
New York DOS states that this course must generally be completed each calendar year a security guard registration is held. Because registrations are issued for two years, two annual courses are generally required within the effective and expiration dates for renewal eligibility. Verify timing, exemptions, records, and renewal requirements for your individual situation.
Completion Does Not Automatically Renew a Registration
A course certificate does not itself renew a registration, guarantee eligibility or employment, or replace additional armed-guard firearms training. Confirm IDI’s current DCJS approval and all applicable DOS and DCJS requirements before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 8-Hour Annual In-Service Training Course?
It is recurring New York security guard training that refreshes professional duties, legal limitations, emergency response, communication, access control, ethics, reporting, and current practices.
Who is this course intended for?
It is intended for people who hold a New York security guard registration and must satisfy the applicable annual in-service training requirement.
Is annual in-service training required every calendar year?
The New York Department of State states that the 8-hour annual in-service course must be completed each calendar year in which a person holds a security guard registration, subject to current exemptions and requirements.
How many annual courses are needed during a two-year registration period?
DOS states that a two-year registration generally requires two 8-hour annual in-service courses, totaling 16 hours within the effective and expiration dates, for renewal eligibility.
How long is this course?
The course contains eight hours of training. The page lists one-day and two-day section formats.
What is the course code?
The course code shown on the page is 8HRSIS.
What topics are reviewed?
Topics include guard responsibilities, legal powers and limitations, emergency procedures, communication, report writing, public relations, professionalism, access control, monitoring, ethics, conflict resolution, vigilance, and regulatory updates.
What prior training does the page require?
The page lists the 8-hour pre-assignment and 16-hour on-the-job courses as prerequisites. Confirm your records and current eligibility with IDI before enrolling.
Does this course renew my registration automatically?
No. Training completion may support renewal eligibility, but it does not itself renew or issue a registration. The Department of State controls registration and renewal.
Is this the annual firearms course for armed guards?
No. Armed guards have additional firearms training requirements. Confirm which annual in-service and firearms courses apply to your registration.
What identification should I bring?
The page requires valid government-issued photo identification. Ask IDI which original documents and training records are currently required.
How much does the course cost?
The payment accordion currently lists a total cost of $500. Confirm the current price, included items, refund terms, and payment conditions directly with IDI.
What schedules are displayed?
The page displays morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend sections. Dates and seat availability can change, so confirmation with IDI is required.
Does completion guarantee renewal or employment?
No. Completion does not guarantee registration renewal, continued eligibility, employment, wages, or a particular assignment.
How can I verify the training provider and my requirements?
Check the current DCJS approved-school information and New York Department of State security guard training requirements before relying on a course for renewal.
