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Key Facts: NY Security Guard Exam
70%
Passing Score
DCJS
$36
Application Fee
NY DOS
2 years
Registration Validity
NY DOS
8 hrs
Pre-Assignment Training
DCJS
16 hrs
OJT (90 days)
DCJS
$25
Renewal Fee
NY DOS
New York requires an 8-hour DCJS-approved Pre-Assignment Training Course before DOS registration. The exam requires 70% to pass. Registration costs $36 with a 2-year validity. Guards must complete 16 hours of OJT within 90 working days and 8 hours of annual in-service training.
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1Which New York State agency is responsible for registering security guards?
2How many hours of pre-assignment training must a New York security guard complete before working?
3What is the passing score required on the New York 8-hour Pre-Assignment Training examination?
4What is the fee for an initial New York State Security Guard Registration Card application?
5Which agency approves security guard training schools and curricula in New York?
6In New York, a security guard's primary legal authority to detain a person is based on:
7Under New York Criminal Procedure Law 140.30, a private person (including a security guard) may arrest another when:
8How long is a New York Security Guard Registration Card valid?
9Within how many hours of beginning work must a New York security guard complete the 16-hour On-the-Job Training (OJT)?
10Which of the following topics is covered in the New York 8-hour Pre-Assignment Training Course?
About the NY Security Guard Exam
The New York security guard exam concludes the DCJS-approved 8-hour Pre-Assignment Training Course. It tests knowledge of a guard's legal powers and limitations, emergency procedures, communications, access control, and professional ethics required for DOS registration.
Exam sponsor: New York DOS / DCJS. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
Varies by school
Passing Score
70%
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Role of a Security Guard
A guard's duties and the Security Guard Act's DOS registration and DCJS training requirements
Legal Powers & Limitations
Arrest by a private person (CPL 140.30), justification for physical force (Penal Law Article 35), and the limits of a guard's authority
Emergency Situations
Fire, medical and other emergencies, alarms, and evacuation procedures
Communications & Public Relations
Dealing with the public, listening, and de-escalation
Access Control
Controlling entry of people and vehicles, identification checks, and security equipment such as CCTV
Ethics & Conduct
Professional ethics and conduct, and grounds for suspending or revoking a registration card
Preparing for the NY Security Guard Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: Varies by school
- Exam / certification fees: $36 Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What score do I need to pass the New York security guard exam?
You need a score of 70% (at least 7 out of every 10 questions correct) to pass the examination at the end of the 8-hour Pre-Assignment Training Course. The exam is administered by your DCJS-approved training school.
How much does a New York security guard registration cost?
The DOS application fee is $36, which covers processing and the first two-year registration period. Fingerprinting (~$102) is a separate fee, and training schools set their own course fees. The 2-year renewal fee is $25.
What training is required for New York security guards?
New York requires an 8-hour Pre-Assignment Training Course before registration, 16 hours of On-the-Job Training (OJT) within 90 working days of starting employment, and 8 hours of annual in-service training each year.
What is the difference between DOS and DCJS for security guards?
The Department of State (DOS) handles the actual registration and licensing of security guards. The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) approves training schools and curricula. Both agencies work together to regulate the private security industry in New York.
Can New York security guards carry firearms?
Only with a special armed guard registration card. You need a valid New York State pistol license, completion of the 47-hour firearms training course and your employer's authorization, and then an 8-hour annual firearms course each year. The standard 8-hour Pre-Assignment Training does not authorize firearms. Carrying a firearm without a pistol license is a serious felony in New York.