Security Guard Instructor Development Course

Certified Security Guard Instructor Training

The Security Instructor Development Certification Course (IDC) is a 40-hour training course mandated by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services in order to become a Certified Security Guard Instructor. Applicants can receive up to 30 points for three years of employment experience. Successful completion of this Instructor Development Course (IDC) will count as 40 points. Applicants will have the 70 points required to apply for the Security Guard Instructor Application, which must be submitted to DCJS along with the $500 Certification Fee.

Successful completion of this course certifies the student to conduct training at New York State approved security guard training schools. The goal of this course is to assist instructor candidates in developing the ability to research, prepare and deliver the highest quality professional security related instruction.

Professional Instructor Training & Curriculum

This is the class that provides “Instructor” certification for Security Guards in General Topics, which include:

• 8-hour Pre Assignment
• 16-hour On Job Training (OJT) 
• 8-hour Annual In Service

These courses are all mandated for licensed Armed and Unarmed security guards by the New York State Department of Criminal Services working in New York State.

This course is also the prerequisite in becoming a NYS CERTIFIED Firearms Instructor, as well as other specialties.

This Instruction is facilitated by a former NYPD Sergeant who is a DCJS certified Master Instructor with 24 years of Law Enforcement experience, who supervised the NYPD’s Instructor Development Unit, responsible for ensuring that all members of the NYPD receive the highest quality professional instruction.

Cancellation Policy:

Please be aware that if you do not arrive by 15 minutes after your registered class start time your seat may be given to another student and you will need to reschedule for another day.

Able Center for Training does not guarantee that there will be seats available on the day of the course for walk-in clients who do not pay in advance.

 If you need to cancel or reschedule your pre-paid class, for any reason, you must text 866-225-3697 or email info@actrainingny.com no less than 72 hours before your class day and you will be rescheduled with no extra charges.

Please be aware if less than 72 hours’ notice or you do not show for your pre-paid class you will be charged $20 and need to reschedule.

Note:  Those attending the 40 Hour IDC are required to bring the following:

1. A laptop computer with Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
2. A charger for the laptop.
3. A notebook and pen or pencil.
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