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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Frequently Asked Questions
In order to get your license, you need to be 18 years or older, have a valid social security number and a NY State ID. If you live out of state, we can help you with getting a photo on file with the DMV.
You must take the NY State DCJS mandated introductory class, the 8-hour Pre-Assignment class, you must have your fingerprints processed, and finally mail your application to the state with the Pre-Assignment certificate, your fingerprint receipt and a money order for $36.
The 16-hour On-The-Job training class is not required to GET the license, but it is required by the state once you have the license. Also, having both the Pre-Assignment and 16-Hour OJT certificates will help you get a job.
We have a Complete Package for $400 that includes the cost of everything (Pre-Assignment + 16-Hour OJT + Fingerprints+ Application Assistance + F-01 Fire Guard Test Prep + additional services from Essential Employees) except for the $36 fee that you send to the state for processing.
We also have a Basic Package for $195 that includes just the Pre-Assignment, Fingerprints and Application Assistance.
You can sign up for classes or packages here: https://www.sssecuritytraining.com/book-online
If you have a misdemeanor or felony, and have completed your probation, you may still be able to receive a license if you submit the proper paperwork to the state.
You will need a final disposition and an Article 23 - Relief of Disabilities.
This applies to everyone with a record regardless of whether it was as a minor or if it was closed 20 years ago.
The state has the authority to open sealed records.
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Technically you are supposed to take 1 Annual per year. NY state prefers there to be at least a day between Annuals done in the same year.
Our Annuals are $30 and are held online over Zoom. You must have a device that can stream and has a working camera. To be counted as having attended the class you must be on camera for the whole class.
You can sign up for your next Annual here: https://www.sssecuritytraining.com/book-online (https://www.sssecuritytraining.com/book-online)
You must book your class by 9pm the day before class (at the latest).
You can attend class from anywhere that has internet access. You do not need to be in NYC or even in NY state.
However if you are in a different time zone you will need to be aware that class starts at 9 am Eastern standard time and is a live class, not pre-recorded.
If you are working on getting your NY security license, you will need to be in the state at some point to do your fingerprints.
You can sign up for class here: https://www.sssecuritytraining.com/book-online (https://www.sssecuritytraining.com/book-online)
You must use IdentoGo for your fingerprints. A copy of you fingerprinting receipt is required by NY State as an attachment when submitting your security license application.
To get your fingerprints (including background check) you must make an appointment through IdentoGO by IDEMIA. (https://uenroll.identogo.com/)You can call them at 877-472-6915 or visit their website, www.identogo.com.(https://www.identogo.com/)
If you would like us to help you with the fingerprinting and state application process you can sign up for assistance here https://www.sssecuritytraining.com/book-online. (https://www.sssecuritytraining.com/book-online.)Just scroll down to and click Fingerprint and NYS Application Assistance.
You can check your license status on the NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services website by clicking this link (https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/lcns_public/lic_name_search_frm)to see if your license is in the system, before you receive your actual license.
If you have a license, but it is expired, you will not see it listed.
The NY security license was designed for use in NY State.
NJ for example has it's own security licensing process to obtain a SORA (NJ security license) and does not allow people to work security in NJ without the SORA. It is possible to attain both the NY and NJ guard cards. However, separate classes and fingerprints are required to do so.
However not all states have a security licensing process for security guards. It is best to check with the state that you intend to use the security license in.
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