Description: In 1992, the New York State Legislature passed the Security Guard Act, requiring that all security guards in the state be registered and receive mandated training in a series of courses. The program includes topics such as the duties and responsibilities of a security guard, which includes the role of a security guard as well as the legal powers and limitations of the role. The program addresses how to handle emergency situations, the importance of communication and public relations, access and control, as well as the importance of conducting oneself in an ethical manner.
Entrance Requirements:
Class Time/Duration: 2 weeks / 20-23 hours per week / day and evening classes
Additional Information:
Begin your career in protective services with New York State–mandated Security Guard training. Learn your legal responsibilities, how to respond to emergencies, and the skills to protect people and property with professionalism.
SUNY Westchester EOC
26 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY, USA
The SUNY Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC) is administered by SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) and funded by the University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD) under the State University of New York (SUNY).
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Due to our upcoming move to 28 Wells Avenue in Yonkers. all in person services at SUNY Westchester EOC will be temporarily postponed.
If you're interested in applying, you can continue the enrollment process by attending a Virtual Information Session. Please note that this session is online and there is no need to visit our building at this time.
For assistance, please contact our Admissions team:
Email: EOC_admissions@sunywcc.edu
Schedule a Virtual Information Session
We look forward to welcoming you to our new home this September!