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Welcome to New York Career Training & Advancement Inc. (DCJS APPROVED School Code: 242253)
Experience a career that is rewarding, has flexible hours, and enhances your observation and people skills!
WE HOLD WEEKLY RECRUITMENTS ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS TO HELP GET GUARDS HIRED AT NO COST! (RECRUITMENTS ARE FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN NYC)

STEPS TO BECOME A LICENSED GUARD
Training Requirements
All security guards are required to complete an 8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course prior to applying to the Department of State for a Security Guard Registration Card. That course must be followed by a 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards within 90 days of initial employment as a security guard. Guards also must complete an 8-Hour Annual In-service Training Course for Security Guards every year.
Helpful Information
Class Schedules & Locations
8 Hour & 16 Hour classes are held Wednesday - Friday.
8 Hour annuals in-service classes are held every other Sunday.
NYCTA Headquarters (Manhattan)
115 West 30th Street Suite 202
New York, NY 10001
Brooklyn Location
Brooklyn
147 Prince St #46 Brooklyn NY 11201
Approved by the State of New York Division of Criminal Justice Services
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NYCTA OFFICES
115 West 30th Street
New York, NY 10001
Monday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday Closed