Online 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Security Guard Course NY
Take the New York State 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Security Guard Training Course live online with a Tribune Training Academy instructor. Choose an available Zoom class date, register securely, and complete the required initial security guard training from home.
This is a live instructor-led class, not a recorded self-paced course. Students must attend and participate according to the scheduled session requirements.
Can I take the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment course online?
Tribune offers scheduled live instructor-led online sessions. Students select an available online event, attend the live course at the scheduled time, and complete the class requirements with the instructor.
Complete Your 8-Hour Course Live Online
The online option is designed for students who want the convenience of attending remotely while still receiving live instruction.
Select an available online class from the live registration schedule.
Join the scheduled instructor-led online session and participate for the full required course duration.
After successful completion, receive the course completion documentation needed for your next security guard licensing steps.
What Comes After the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment?
The 8-hour course is one step in the New York security guard registration process. Application and fingerprint/background-check requirements are separate.
The 16-Hour On-the-Job Training course is a separate requirement associated with employment and must be completed within the applicable NYS timeframe.
Registered security guards also have ongoing annual in-service training requirements.
Online 8-Hour Security Guard Course FAQ
Is the online class self-paced?
No. The online option is a scheduled live instructor-led class.
How much is the online 8-hour course?
The current live online event is $95 for self-pay registration.
Do I need to attend the full class?
Yes. Students must satisfy the attendance and completion requirements for the scheduled training session.
Can I take the course in person instead?
Yes. Tribune also offers in-person 8-Hour Pre-Assignment classes in Queens.
Does this course include my entire security guard license application?
No. This page is for the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment training course. The NYS application, fingerprinting and other licensing steps are separate.
Register for a Live Online 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Class
Choose an available Zoom class date from the live schedule.