PROFESSIONAL SECURITY TRAINING

Preparing security professionals to perform with confidence, professionalism, and accountability.

Security team discussing at whiteboard meeting.

INTRODUCTION

Effective security begins with effective training.

AWICS Security Training provides professional instruction designed to prepare security personnel for the responsibilities, challenges, and real-world situations they may encounter while performing security duties.

Training emphasizes:

  • Professionalism
  • Observation
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Situational Awareness
  • Conflict Management
  • De-Escalation
  • Safety
  • Emergency Response
  • Professional Judgment

TRAINING PROGRAMS

NYS 8-HOUR PRE-ASSIGNMENT TRAINING COURSE

Entry-level training for individuals seeking to begin work as security guards in New York State.

NYS 16-HOUR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING COURSE

Required training designed to expand the knowledge, responsibilities, and practical skills of security personnel.

NYS 8-HOUR ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING

Continuing annual training for qualifying security personnel.

SHELTER SECURITY TRAINING

Specialized training addressing the responsibilities and challenges associated with security operations in shelter environments.

Potential topics may include:

  • Professional Conduct
  • De-Escalation
  • Conflict Management
  • Situational Awareness
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Crisis Response
  • Communication
  • Report Writing
  • Safety

CUSTOMIZED SECURITY TRAINING

Training programs developed for organizations with specific security, safety, emergency-response, or operational requirements.

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

TRAIN FOR THE RESPONSIBILITY — NOT JUST THE CERTIFICATE

Security personnel may be required to make important decisions under difficult circumstances.

Our training philosophy emphasizes professional judgment, communication, observation, documentation, de-escalation, situational awareness, and understanding the responsibilities associated with the security profession.

Two security guards discussing equipment indoors.

INTERESTED IN SECURITY TRAINING?

Contact AWICS for course availability, scheduling, eligibility requirements, group training options, and customized programs.