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New Jersey Security Officer SORA Certification Exam

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24-Hour SORA TrainingYou are here

Complete the mandatory 24-hour SORA training course with an NJSP-certified instructor covering legal authority, use of force, emergency response, and patrol techniques.

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NJ Criminal Law Review

Study New Jersey-specific criminal statutes: assault, trespass, theft, burglary, harassment, and terroristic threats. Understand NJ's unique 'disorderly persons offense' vs 'crime' classification.

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Practice Exams

Test your knowledge with practice questions covering all SORA training topics. Aim for 80%+ before the certification exam.

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Estimated total study time
35 hours
That's about 4 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the New Jersey Security Guard Exam?

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Age
18 years or older
Education
No formal education requirement specified
Background Check
Required (fingerprint-based — state and FBI)
Fingerprinting
Yes — approximately $78
Additional Requirements
  • •All 3 steps must be completed within 30 days of registration
  • •Training must be by NJSP-certified SORA instructor
  • •Armed guards need additional firearms qualification
  • •Unarmed renewal every 2 years; armed renewal annually with 8-hour refresher
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What You'll Study

7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

New Jersey Security Guard-Specific Topics Covered

SORA Registration Act — 3-Step ProcessNJSP Certification RequirementsNJ Criminal Code — Simple Assault (2C:12-1)NJ Criminal Code — Trespass (2C:18-3)NJ Criminal Code — Theft (2C:20-3)NJ Criminal Code — Burglary (2C:18-2)NJ Criminal Code — Terroristic Threats (2C:12-3)NJ Duty to Retreat and Castle DoctrineShopkeeper's Privilege in NJNJ Disorderly Persons Offense vs Crime Classification

New Jersey Security Guard Exam Details

New Jersey Security Officer SORA Certification Exam

Administered by New Jersey State Police (NJSP)

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70%
Passing Score
Multiple-choice
Questions
1
Hours
$75 (application) + $78 (fingerprinting) + training costs
Exam Fee
Study time: 24-35 hours (including 24-hour training)
Prerequisites: 18 years old, 24-hour SORA training, fingerprint background check

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official New Jersey State Police (NJSP) content outline

NJ SORA Law & Process25%

SORA registration, NJSP requirements, certification renewal

NJ Criminal Law25%

Assault, trespass, theft, burglary, NJ criminal classifications

Use of Force & Self-Defense20%

Reasonable force, duty to retreat, castle doctrine, de-escalation

Emergency Response15%

Fire, medical, bomb threats, active shooter

Patrol, Reports & Ethics15%

Patrol techniques, documentation, professional conduct

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