FAQs

If you have a criminal past, you will need to get either a LETTER OF DISPOSITION, or CERTIFICATE OF RELIEF from the courts. These documents state that your case is closed and you are able to work. If you have multiple cases, you will need to have a disposition for each case.

However, please be advised that depending on your crime/conviction, the state MAY not issue you a license, as they have the last say on who gets a license (we are only responsible for the training portion).

If you have any questions prior to about your criminal past, we suggest that you contact DOS prior to applying for training courses 518-474-7569.

No Security Training School in the State of New York NEEDS this information. You will just need to be 18 Years or older, A U.S Citizen or Green Card Holder with a Valid Social Security Number.

Your social security number is used for a computer bubble sheet that gets processed to the State of New York once you complete the course. This bubble sheet + roster that the school sends out to DCJS gives you credit for taking the course and then recorded under your Security Guard records with DOS. YOU MUST HAVE/KNOW your Social Security number on the day of the training.

If you do not know/have it, you will be rescheduled for a different day. 

Once you register online through the website you will get the following to your email:

1. Receive a booking order confirmation sent to your email that tells you the courses you are taking, the date and time of your course, and if you decided to "Pay Later" or "Paid via CC upon registration"
2. IF you paid online, you will also receive a copy of your payment receipt. Please note that this email will say "Auto-Receipt"

Once you have those confirmations, you will be all set for your scheduled training date. Make sure you are on time with everything that is required for you to bring (See FAQ "what to bring to class").

Please note that we do send out reconfirmation emails a day or two prior to your class session just as a friendly reminder that you have a course coming up.

YES! There are a lot of situations where people get their training courses paid for by someone else. We will accept this payment receipt regardless of the name on the billing. Our system let us know, WHO the STUDENT is, and WHO paid for the course.

However, please make sure that the person who PAID for the course, forwards you or gives you a copy of that receipt (which they will receive to their email once the transaction has been approved).

Unfortunately the certifications and license that you get for New York State, is only good for New York. If you plan to move out of state and you are looking to continue your career in the security field, you will need to get certified for that specific state.

1. Register online through our website for the class you want to use it for. Make sure to use the "PAY LATER" option upon registration. The courses you can redeem is written on the bottom of the coupon.
2. Go to "GOOGLE" to write the review. At this time, do a google search by typing in the school's name. You will then click on reviews and just follow the prompters to write the review.
3. When you show up for class, bring a copy of the review (whether it is a print out or clear screenshot of it), & the coupon and you will get the course done for free.

*PLEASE NOTE: You can only use this coupon ONCE. This coupon does not have an expiration on it*

If your Security Guard License has expired, please check the expiration date. The Division of Licensing Services (DOS) gives everyone a six month grace period from their expiration date to get their training courses in as well as their renewal form with the necessary fees. Once you have passed that six month grace period, you will be required to just get your fingerprints done over and submit a new application to receive a new license.

**Please note that you DO NOT take any courses over. Please see FAQ "I had a license/or took the course before, what do I do to get my license/certificates back?"**

When you're coming up for expiration, The Division of Licensing Services (DOS) will send you a renewal letter in the mail about two months prior. On this renewal form, it will inform you of all of the courses you need to complete. Once you complete the required courses for them, you will fill this paperwork out and resubmit to them with their required fee.

Please note that if you have moved since you received your license, they will mail this renewal form to the address they have on file.  Please call  (518) 474-7569 to make any necessary address changes or general inquires on your license status.

Please make sure to carry the following:

1. A Picture ID (Government Issued Photo ID Or School ID. It MUST have your DOB on it) **For those coming in for an 8 Hour ANNUAL, You MUST have your security guard license with you!**
2. Your Social Security Number (If you know the number by heart, there is no need to bring the card. However, if you do not know the #, please write it down or take a picture of it and bring it with you)
3. A copy of your Payment Receipt if you paid online (If you do not have a printer, please either have it accessible via email on your phone, or a clear screenshot of it.)
4. A pen and Notebook/Notepad for notes

*If you did not pay online, please be advised that we accept CASH, MONEY ORDER, DEBIT/CREDIT in person. All Money Orders should be made out to LIBERTY SECURITY TRAINING*

Please visit the calendar for the 8 Hour Annual In Service Training Course and register for 2 different dates. You unfortunately missed an annual from the previous year, so in order to get your license renewed, you will need to complete two courses on two separate dates.

*You CANNOT take 2 courses in one day or "Pay" for two courses and sit for one. Please do not ask if you can do so, as it is ILLEGAL!*

The school majority of the time is opened 7 days a week.

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am-5pm

Wed: 9am-1pm

Fri, Sat, Sun: 10am-6pm

Operation days/times sometime changes due to certain holidays.

*Please note that there is a mandatory check in for each class session which will start 15 Minutes prior to class start time. For example: If your scheduled appointment is for 9am, You will start to get checked in at 8:45am. Please make sure to plan your travel time accordingly.*

* Please note that it takes 2 weeks from the date that you took the course to get processed with the state.*

For starters, do not let any school tell you that you need to take the 8 Hour Pre/16 Hour Course again. If you were EVER a licensed security guard in New York State or even just took these courses (regardless of how long ago it was), the state will more than likely still have that 8 and 16 Hour information in their system. If they do, all you will need to do is just get re-fingerprinted and send in a new application to receive a new license.

*We encourage everyone to call us so we can explain this process in further detail*

Yes we are licensed by DCJS. You can verify by visiting the DCJS website and look up the list of all approved security schools in New York.

If something happens to your certificates, please call our office to request new copies. You MUST give us a day notice before coming to pick it up. Please be advised that we do charge $10.00 for a new certificate.

*Be advised that as of March 2017, we have been operating under new management. If you took a course before this date, we will NOT have copies of those certificates anymore, however, give us a call and we will tell you how to get your training transcript from the state*