Training

Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island, Vera Training’s program is an accredited by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services in accordance with the Security guard act of 1992 which mandates training and registration of security guards. 

8-Hour Training

8-Hour Pre-Assignment Security Training Course

  • Offered: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays 
  • Course starts at 9 am and ends at 5 pm 
  • No appointment needed – simply show up! 
  • Conveniently located at 147-04 Rockaway Blvd, Queens, NY 11436 
  • Price:  $50

Taking this course is the required “first step” to becoming a licensed security guard in New York. State.  Star Security Training’s experienced instructors are fully certified by the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services.  

 Training topics include: 

  • The role of the security guard in protecting property and lives 
  • Legal powers and limitations 
  • Handling emergency situations 
  • Access control procedures
  • Communications and public relations 
  • Report writing 
  • Ethics and conduct 
  • Reviews and examination 

What you need to bring with you: 

  • A picture ID (Must be either government issued or school issued) 
  • Your Social Security Number
  • Payment (cash only)
  • Notebook and pen for taking notes

All classes start at 9 am sharp.  Check-in and registration start 30 minutes before class starts.  Please arrive no later than 8:45. We look forward to meeting you and jumpstarting your security guard career!

16-Hours Security Training

16-Hour On-the-Job Security Training Course​ 

  • Offered: Thursday and Fridays 
  • Course starts at 9 am and ends at 5 pm 
  • No appointment needed – simply show up! 
  • Conveniently located at 147-04 Rockaway Blvd, Queens, NY 11436 
  • Price:  $100

This course must be taken within 90 days after pre-assignment certification and it a two-day course. A written examination is given at the end of course.  A passing score of 70% is required for becoming a licensed security guard.  Star Security Training’s experienced instructors are fully certified by the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services.    

 Training topics include: 

  • The role of the security guard in protecting property and lives 
  • Legal powers and limitations 
  • Handling emergency situations 
  • Access control procedures
  • Communications and public relations 
  • Report writing 
  • Ethics and conduct 
  • Reviews and examination 

What you need to bring with you: 

  • A picture ID (Must be either government issued or school issued) 
  • Your Social Security Number
  • Payment (cash only)
  • Notebook and pen for taking notes

All classes start at 9 am sharp.  Check-in and registration start 30 minutes before class starts.  Please arrive no later than 8:45. We look forward to meeting you and jumpstarting your security guard career!

8 & 16 Hour Training

16 Hour On-the-Job Security Training Course​ 

Save when you buy a multi-course training package at Vera Security Services. You can elect to be trained on both the 8 hours and 16 hours.

  • Offered: By appointment 
  • Course starts at 9 am and ends at 5 pm 
  • Conveniently located at 147-04 Rockaway Blvd, Queens, NY 11436 
  • Price:  $140

Upon completion of the Eight Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course and the 16 Hour. On-the-Job (OJT) Deluxe Course Package, an examination is required for successful completion of this course. We will assist you with the New York State guard application and scheduling of your Electronic Fingerprint appointment. 

8-Hour Annual Re-Certification Course for License Renewal

This is required training that must be taken annually to maintain a valid NYS security guard license.  Star Security Training’s experienced instructors are fully certified by the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services.  

 Training topics include: 

  • The role of the security guard in protecting property and lives 
  • Legal powers and limitations 
  • Handling emergency situations 
  • Access control procedures
  • Communications and public relations 
  • Report writing 
  • Ethics and conduct 
  • Reviews and examination 

What you need to bring with you: 

  • A picture ID (Must be either government issued or school issued) 
  • Your Social Security Number
  • Payment (cash only)
  • Notebook and pen for taking notes

All classes start at 9 am sharp.  Check-in and registration start 30 minutes before class starts.  Please arrive no later than 8:45.

Fire Guard Certification Preparation Course

  • Offered: By appointment 
  • A 4-hour course 
  • Conveniently located at 147-04 Rockaway Blvd, Queens, NY 11436 
  • Price $49.00 

The fire guard training course is a four-hour course that introduces to the student all of the areas of study are required in order to successfully complete the Examination for the Certificate of Fitness for Fireguard. The course includes materials related to the responsibilities of a fireguard, understanding safety procedures, signage and fire suppression systems.  

The NYFD certification test is not administered during the class. You will have to report to 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201 to take the examination 

So call us today and register for the Fire Guard preparation course. 

Corporate Training Course

Vera Security Services’ corporate training programs are customized to our clients need and objectives. to the client’s needs and goals. Our course engages attendees to think of security in various areas. The value to the employer is that their employees will be able to participate and contribute to the organization’s security mission.  

A corporate training can include the follow training modules:

  • Street Smarts – Personal Security Techniques for Employees 
  • Surviving the Unthinkable: Guidance for Surviving Active Shooting and other workplace disaster and emergency situations 
  • Prevention & Management of Workplace Violence 
  • Commercial and Retail Robbery Training for Employees 
  • Substance Abuse in the Workplace Programs 
  • Prevention of Information Loss & Computer Crime 
  • Executive Briefing: Security Programs & Risks 2008-2010 
  • Forensic Document Techniques for Claims & Investigations 
  • Mail Safe: Mail & Parcel Handling 
  • Civil & Criminal Investigations for Security Professionals
  • Executive & Personnel Protection for Security Professionals 
  • Preventing Violence: Threat Assessment Countermeasures