- NY State Certified Training Provider
Become a Licensed Security Guard in New York City
State-approved training, fast certification, and job-ready skills to start your career in security. Join thousands of licensed guards trained in NYC.
18 seats left · 6/24
Occupancy
- Next class · Monday, June 16 · 8:00 AM
- No prior experience
- Bilingual instructors
- Weekend classes
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Why A&R
Built for working professionals.
Flexible scheduling. No-nonsense curriculum. Instructors who’ve worked the post.
State-Approved
Fully compliant with NYS-DCJS curriculum and licensing requirements.
Expert Instructors
Learn from former NYPD, federal agents, and corporate security veterans.
Same-Day Cert
Walk in untrained, walk out certified the same afternoon you finish.
Job Placement
Direct pipeline to hiring partners across NYC, Long Island, and Westchester.
Real-World Drills
Scenario-based training that mirrors what happens on the actual post
Bilingual Classes
Full-Spanish cohorts and Mandarin translation available on request.
Accredited & Recognized
Certified by the agencies that matter.
NYS DCJS
DHS Federal
ASIS Intl.
OSHA 30
ALICE Certified
Red Cross CPR
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Course Catalog
Four programs. One licensed career.
From your first 8-hour pre-assignment to advanced armed certification.
Why Choose Us
The unfair advantage every recruit deserves.
We don’t run a diploma mill. Every graduate leaves with a skill set hiring managers actually pay for.
Direct job-placement pipeline
Same-day NYS certification on completion
Pay-as-you-train — no hidden fees
Bilingual English / Spanish cohorts
Weekend and evening schedules
Veterans & first-responders discount
Feature
NYS-DCJS Approved
Same-Day Certificate
Job Placement Network
Bilingual Instruction
Live Range Training
Weekend Cohorts
Free Retake Policy
A&R Guardian
Others
Inside the Academy
Real classrooms. Real graduates. Real posts.
01/05
Pre-assignment cohort #2847
02/05
Graduation — Spring class
03/05
Corporate post · Manhattan
01/05
Tactical scenario lab
05/05 — The Badge
A credential that opens doors across the five boroughs.
Graduate Files
Working the post. Earning the rank.
Graduate ID · #2800
MJ
Marcus J.
Lead Security Officer
- Goldman Sachs HQ
- Manhattan, NY
“Walked in with zero experience. Walked out certified and working a Wall Street post within two weeks.”
Graduate ID · #2801
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Aisha R.
Hospital Security
- Mount Sinai
- Brooklyn, NY
“The de-escalation training is the real deal. I use it every single shift in the ER.”
Graduate ID · #2802
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Carlos V.
Armed Guard
- Brinks Armored
- Queens, NY
“Got my armed cert here. Doubled my hourly rate in under a year. Instructors actually care.”
Graduate ID · #2803
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Dee K.
Event Security Lead
- Madison Square Garden
- Manhattan, New York
“Best vocational investment I ever made. The job-placement office had me booked before I graduated.”
Field Manual · FAQ
Common questions, straight answers.
01 Do I need experience to enroll?
No. The 8-hour Pre-Assignment course is designed for absolute beginners. Most students have never worked in security before walking in.
02 HOW FAST CAN I BE CERTIFIED AND WORKING?
The 8-hour course can be completed in a single day. With same-day certification, you can begin applying for licensed positions the next morning.
03 IS THE COURSE APPROVED BY NEW YORK STATE?
Yes. Every course is fully approved by the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and counts toward your state guard license.
04 WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?
Tuition, course materials, exam, same-day certificate, and access to our job-placement network. No hidden fees.
05 DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?
Yes — we offer interest-free split payments and accept all major cards, ACH, and approved employer vouchers.
06 ARE CLASSES AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS?
Yes. We run weekend intensives, evening classes, and full-Spanish cohorts every month.
07WHAT IF I FAIL THE EXAM?
We offer one free retake per course. Our 98% first-try pass rate means most students never need it.
08 CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A JOB?
Absolutely. Our placement office partners with 40+ NYC employers and refers graduates directly to open posts.
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Admissions
(800) 555-0199
admissions@nysa.edu
Admissions
This week’s pre-assignment cohort is 75% full. Reserve before Friday.
Final Briefing
Your next class starts Monday.
Lock in a seat now — these cohorts fill in 48 hours and walk-in pricing is 20% higher.
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8 Hour Pre-Assignment
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