Security Guard 16 Hour On-the-Job Training

Course Description

This training will provide the student with detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard.

Topics covered include:

• The role of the security guard
• Legal powers and limitations
• Emergency situations
• Communications and public relations
• Access control
• Ethics and conduct
• Incident command system
• Terrorism

Training Requirements for Security Guard 16 Hour On-the-Job Training

The 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course (OTJ) is the second required course that must be completed within 90 days of employment as a security guard.

Prerequisites

You must have completed the 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Course.

Audience

Individuals seeking employment as Security Guards in New York State.

Completion Requirements

Students are required to complete 100% of the course and actively participate in all learning activities. To successfully complete this training and obtain a course completion certificate students must obtain a score of 70% or higher on the final exam.

Make-up time is not permitted for this training course. Should the student miss any portion of the training, it is the student’s responsibility to contact TSCTA to arrange to attend another scheduled event.

Read TSCTA’s full attendance and make-up time policies here.