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- NYS DCJS Certified Training School

- NYS DCJS & Unarmed Security Instruction

AWICS Security Training implements comprehensive training programs for government and law enforcement agencies, security personnel, first responders, and civilians. Our experienced instructors and extensive state-of-the-art instruction programs enable us to quickly implement and sustain training programs of any scale in any environment. Whether an organization requires subject matter expertise from the fields of federal, state, or local law enforcement, we have the right training cadre for their needs and promise a high return on their training investments.Train with the best: Our instructors have provided training to several thousand students in multiple countries supporting U.S. Government and commercial clients. Unlike our competitors, we use only vetted and certified select individuals that employ some of the most comprehensive and sophisticated backgrounds and credentials available in the industry today. Our instructors are subject matter experts with extensive experience in various tactics, including protective services, self-defense, close-quarters defensive, firearms marksmanship, health, and safety.

Customized training

We realize every client is different, and each has a unique set of challenges requiring a specific solution. We work with each organization to understand its customized requireme.

Active learning environment

The inefficiency of outside consultants who charge thousands of dollars to administer these training techniques that generally produce generic and incomplete training results to students is all too common.

The following specialized training disciplines are available

Security Training and Certification, Use of Force Training, Close Quarters Defense, Executive Protection, Firearms / Weapon Handling Skills, Woman and Men Self-Defense, First Responder Casualty Care, First Aid / CPR & AED Certification.

Our guidance method allows students to benefit from a multifaceted learning environment

consisting of classroom training, scenario-based exercises, and practical applications. Our training techniques have received high customer satisfaction ratings from across the globe.

SECURITY TRAINING

8 HOUR PRE-ASSIGNMENT TRAINING COURSE

This is a general introductory course. This course must be completed before you can be employed as a security officer. This course will cover an introduction to the Security Officer Act of 1992 – the role of a security officer, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, ethics and conduct, and a course review. An examination will also be administered. Participants who successfully complete the 8 Hour course and receive a passing grade on the exam will receive an official course completion certificate.

16 HOUR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING COURSE

This training course must be taken one time during the first 90 days of employment as a security officer. Subjects covered move from theory to hands-on with scenario-based training. This training program is relevant to the actual security officer’s duties, requirements of the work site, and the needs of their employer. This training may be conducted in an approved classroom setting or at an approved work site on-the-job which is conducive to learning. Participants who successfully complete the 16 Hour OJT course will receive an official course completion certificate.

8 HOUR ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING COURSE RENEWAL

This training course must be completed annually (each calendar year) following completion of the 16 Hour OJT course. This course is mandated for all security officers in New York State and must be completed every year. This training program is designed to meet current training needs and refresh or update security officers concerning the changes in the security field. The security officer must complete this course as a prerequisite for renewal of his or her guard license registration.