PROTECT. SERVE. CERTIFY.
NYS Security Guard 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training
Cobra Shield Security in partnership with Chirp Security delivers New York State's required 8-hour pre-assignment training — equipping you with the legal knowledge, emergency skills, and professional standards to launch your security career.
What You'll Learn
Core Training Topics
The 8-hour pre-assignment course covers all NYS-mandated topics required before you can work as a licensed security guard.
Legal Powers of Arrest
Understand the legal authority and limitations of a security guard under New York State law, including citizen's arrest, use of force statutes, and liability.
Use of Force
Learn the legal and ethical framework governing use of force — from verbal de-escalation through physical intervention — and when each level is justified.
Emergency Procedures
Respond effectively to fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, and active threat situations using established protocols and communication procedures.
Report Writing
Master the fundamentals of accurate, professional incident documentation — the written record that protects you, your employer, and the public.
8-Hour Course Schedule
Full Curriculum Breakdown
All modules are NYS DCJS-mandated and delivered by certified instructors. Total course duration: 8 hours.
Introduction & Orientation
30 minCourse overview, NYS licensing requirements, DCJS regulations, and the role and responsibilities of a security guard.
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Legal Powers & Limitations
60 minNew York State laws governing security guards, powers of arrest, trespass law, search and seizure limitations, and civil liability.
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Use of Force
60 minLevels of force, de-escalation techniques, legal justification for physical intervention, and post-incident reporting requirements.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Emergency Procedures
60 minFire safety, medical emergencies, bomb threats, active shooter response, evacuation procedures, and communication protocols.
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Patrol Procedures
45 minFoot and vehicle patrol techniques, access control, perimeter security, surveillance, and documenting observations.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Report Writing
60 minIncident report structure, factual vs. opinion writing, chain of custody documentation, and legal significance of written records.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Communications & Public Relations
60 minRadio communications, professional conduct, conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and working with law enforcement.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ethics & Professionalism
45 minCode of conduct, integrity, confidentiality, professional appearance, and the security guard's role in the community.
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Review & Certification
15 minCourse review, Q&A, certificate of completion distribution, and next steps for NYS security guard registration.
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Training Video Library
Essential Training Videos
Reinforce your classroom learning with these required training videos covering critical security scenarios.
Active Shooter Response
12 minRun, Hide, Fight protocol and coordinating with law enforcement during an active threat situation.
Security Guard Patrol Reporting
8 minProper patrol techniques, observation documentation, and submitting accurate shift reports.
Emergency Procedures Overview
10 minStep-by-step response protocols for fire, medical emergencies, and evacuation scenarios.
Report Writing Best Practices
9 minHow to write clear, factual, legally sound incident reports that protect you and your employer.
Our Partnership
Cobra Shield Security × Chirp Security
This training program is delivered through a strategic partnership between Cobra Shield Security and Chirp Security — two organizations united by a commitment to professional excellence in the security industry. Together, we bring combined expertise in security operations, training methodology, and NYS regulatory compliance to every class we teach.
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Cobra Shield Security
Strength. Discipline. Protection.
Cobra Shield Security specializes in professional security guard training and workforce development. Our instructors are active and retired law enforcement and security professionals with decades of real-world experience.
Chirp Security
Technology-Forward Security Solutions
Chirp Security brings cutting-edge security technology and modern training methodologies to the partnership, ensuring our graduates are prepared for today's security landscape.
Get Started Today
Ready to Start Your Security Career?
Enroll in the NYS 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training and take the first step toward your security guard license. Classes are forming now.