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Site-specific duties
Understand the assignment, post orders, chain of command, and the standard expected at the property you protect.
Security guard training · NYS pathway
NYS 16-Hour
On-the-Job Training
The second required training stage under New York State law, completed within 90 days of initial employment as a security guard.
Practical instruction on post duties, access control, patrols, reporting, and emergency response, taught by experienced retired NYPD instructors.
From the classroom to the assignment
What the NYS 16-hour on-the-job course covers
This course builds on pre-assignment training with instruction relevant to security guard duties, work sites, and employer needs.
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Access control
Apply disciplined procedures for visitors, employees, deliveries, restricted areas, and credential verification.
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Patrol techniques
Build a consistent patrol rhythm through observation, communications, documentation, and sound officer presence.
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Emergency response
Rehearse the protocols that matter when an incident escalates, including notifications, scene control, and handoff.
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Conflict de-escalation
Use communication, positioning, and professional judgment to lower tension while preserving safety and control.
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Professional reporting
Produce clear, credible reports that capture the facts, timeline, actions taken, and information decision-makers need.
Why C&G Solutions
Why train with C&G Solutions in Oceanside?
C&G Solutions is led by Retired NYPD Firearms & Tactics Instructors. The team brings more than 130 years of collective NYPD and EMS experience to the training room.
Instruction from the field
Retired NYPD veterans teach from real calls, real consequences, and real professional standards.
Small class sizes
More room for questions, feedback, scenario discussion, and the confidence that comes from being seen.
Practical, not performative
Training is designed around the work a guard is expected to perform once the classroom door closes.
A seamless next step
Move from the 8-hour pre-assignment phase into post-hire expectations with a clear, connected learning path.
Course at a glance
16-hour security guard training details
Training takes place at Mariners Cove in Oceanside, Long Island. Contact us for current class dates and enrollment details.
Duration
16 hours
Ask for the current class schedule.
Location
Mariners Cove
3615 Oceanside Road
Oceanside, NY
Who it is for
Employed guards
For guards completing the required OJT after beginning security employment. Ask us what training records to bring.
Common questions
NYS 16-hour on-the-job training FAQs
When must I complete the 16-hour OJT course?
New York requires security guards to complete the 16-hour On-the-Job Training Course within 90 days after starting security guard employment.
Who is the course for?
It is intended for employed security guards working in a specific security environment. It follows the 8-hour pre-assignment training in the NYS training pathway.
Does the 16-hour course replace annual training?
No. NYS also requires the 8-hour Annual In-Service Training Course while you hold a security guard registration.
Where is the class held?
Mariners Cove, 3615 Oceanside Road, Oceanside, NY. Contact C&G Solutions for the current class schedule.
Review the NYS Department of State security guard training requirements.
Course inquiries
Ask about class dates
Complete your NYS 16-hour on-the-job training.
Contact C&G Solutions for class dates, availability, and registration information.
