Training Waiver vs. Exemption
Sworn personnel from the following titles/agencies are eligible for an exemption
direct from the NYS Department of State, Division of Licensing Services:
Current/active police officers are exempt from training and lic
ensing requirements.
They do not need a guard registration card to work security.
1. Separated/retired police officers
2. NYS DOCCS Corrections Officers
3. Bridge and Tunnel Officer, Sergeant or Lieutenant of the TBTA
4. Court Officer or Clerk of the Unified Court System
5. Sheriff, Undersheriff, or Deputy Sheriff of the NYC Sheriff's Office
Separated/retired for less than 10 years
If the personnel from the above titles are separated/retired for less than 10 years
, they do
not need to attend an 8-hour annual in-service course prior to applying for the exemption
and they are exempt from taking the annual in-service course for the first 10 years following
their separation/retirement. After 10 years, they must attend an 8-hour annual in-service
prior to applying.
To apply for an armed guard exemption, they must show successful firearms qualification
within 12 months of their exemption request. This can be satisfied by supplying a letter
from their department showing successful qualification during their last year of active
service or successful completion of an 8-hour armed annual at an approved armed guard
training school. Department of State and DCJS do not accept LEOSA (HR 218)
qualification as acceptable proof.
THE TEN YEAR 8-HOUR ANNUAL IN-SERVICE EXEMPTION DOES NOT EXTEND TO
THE 8-HOUR ARMED ANNUAL. ALL ARMED GUARDS, REGARDLESS OF
BACKGROUND, MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE ARMED ANNUAL AS
OUTLINED IN THE SECURITY GUARD ACT.
Waivers
A training waiver is available to sworn peace officers not specifically listed as exemption
eligible. To obtain a waiver a person must complete the training waiver application form
A peace officer is eligible for a training waiver any time after completing the Basic Course
for Peace Officers or for 4 years after their separation/retirement.
If a peace officer wants to receive a waiver of the 47-hour firearms training course, they
must be an armed peace officer, completed the initial firearms course, and have a minimum
of 18 months in service as an armed peace officer. They also must show successful
firearms qualification within 12 months of their waiver application. Successful completion
can be shown in the same manner as an exemption candidate.
Part time peace officers are not eligible for a training waiver. The applicant must appear as
a full-time peace officer on the DCJS registry.
Applicants granted a training waiver will receive a letter from DCJS listing the courses for
which they have been waived. A copy of this letter must be sent to the Department of State
with the registration card application paperwork.
8 hour Armed Annual Waiver
Current, active armed peace officers can apply for a waiver of the armed annual
requirement. This waiver is obtained directly from the Department of State, Division of
Licensing Services. An armed peace officer who also holds an armed guard registration
card needs to mail the Division of Licensing Services a letter requesting the waiver. The
letter must be accompanied by a second letter from the peace officer employer stating that
the applicant is a current, active armed peace officer who attends annual firearms
qualification as part of their armed peace officer employment. Once the peace officer
leaves active service, they must begin completing armed annuals at an approved school.
THIS WAIVER MUST BE MAILED TO THE DIVISION OF LICENSING SERVICES.
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
WAIVER OF PEACE OFFICER TRAINING REQUIREMENT
(Executive Law §841)
COPYRIGHT © 2007 NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (JAN 2013)
THIS FORM IS USED BY PERSONS WHO HAVE RECEIVED PRIOR CERTIFICATION OF POLICE BASIC TRAINING
FROM THE STATE, A COUNTY, CITY, TOWN, VILLAGE, MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY, OR POLICE DISTRICT OF NEW
YORK STATE WHILE FORMERLY EMPLOYED AS A POLICE OFFICER. FORMS PRESENTED FOR FILING MUST
CONTAIN ORIGINAL SIGNATURES. ALTHOUGH THE BLANK FORM MAY BE DUPLICATED, PHOTOCOPIES OF
COMPLETED FORMS, OR FORMS WITH PHOTOCOPIED SIGNATURES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Executive Law §841 authorizes the commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services to certify police and peace
officer basic training, and to issue equivalency certificates when appropriate.
S E C T I O N I: APPLICANT INFORMATION
This section must be completed by the chief executive officer of the applicant’s current employer. Only individuals
appointed to positions defined in Criminal Procedure Law Sections 2.10 or 2.16 are eligible to apply for the waiver.
Type or print legibly, the applicant’s last name, first name, middle initial, date of birth, social security number, and gender.
Enter the name of the current employer, the rank and/or title of the applicant, and the date of initial appointment. While the
Social Security Number is not required, the accuracy of linking future training records with appointment information cannot
be assured without it. Carefully read the certification. Sign and date in the area provided. With the exception of Social
Security Number, the information in Section I is required. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.
S E C T I O N I I: PREVIOUS POLICE OR PEACE OFFICER EXPERIENCE
Type or print legibly, the agency name, telephone, complete mailing address, title or rank of the applicant, type of
appointment (full or part-time), the date of appointment and the date of separation from service (if any). Repeat for each
police employer. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.
Applicants must possess a valid certificate of police basic training to be eligible for the waiver. The provisions of General
Municipal Law §209-q regarding the validity of police officer basic training certification applies to former police officers
seeking appointment as peace officers, regardless of past employment.
S E C T I O N - I I I: POLICE BASIC TRAINING
Type or print legibly, the name, telephone, complete mailing address of the agency or academy that provided the police
basic training course. Include the name of the course director and the dates of the course. Incomplete submissions will
not be processed. A photocopy of the certificate of completion must be attached.
MAILING INSTRUCTIONS:
Mail completed forms to:
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
Office of Public Safety – Records Unit
80 South Swan St., 3rd Floor
Albany, NY 12210
QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions regarding this form, call (518) 457-2667 for assistance.
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
WAIVER OF PEACE OFFICER TRAINING REQUIREMENT
(Executive Law §841)
COPYRIGHT © 2007 NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES (JAN 2013)
S E C T I O N I – APPLICANT INFORMATION (To be completed by the chief law enforcement officer)
Applicant Last Name
Applicant First Name MI Date of Birth Social Security Number* Gender
M F
Current Employer
Rank or Title Date of Appointment
I hereby certify the above named individual has been appointed as a sworn peace officer with this agency. I have determined that he/she has completed the basic training
course required by and while employed by the state, a city, town, village, municipal authority, or police district in the state of New York. Accordingly, I request that the Division
of Criminal Justice Services records be adjusted to reflect that this officer has met the basic training requirements for appointment of police officers as set forth in section 2.30
of the Criminal Procedure Law, since this training meets or exceeds Municipal Police Training Council requirements for basic training for peace officers. I understand that the
information in Section I is part of a written statement that will be presented to the Division of Criminal Justice Services for filing, and I certify that it is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Signature of Chief Executive Officer
Date
*Pursuant to the New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law, DCJS is authorized to collect personal identifying information as part of a public safety agency record. Personal identifying information
on this form shall not be revealed, released, transferred, disseminated or otherwise communicated orally, in writing, or by electronic means other than to the registrant. Disclosure of personal identifying
information is voluntary. Refusal to provide personal identifying information shall not result in the denial of any right, benefit, or privilege.
S E C T I O N I I – PREVIOUS POLICE OFFICER EXPERIENCE
Identify previous police or peace officer employment. If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet.
Name of Previous Law Enforcement Employer
Telephone
Address
City, State, ZIP
Rank or Position Type of Appointment
Full-time Part-time
Date of appointment Date of separation
S E C T I O N I I I – POLICE BASIC TRAINING
Identify prior police basic training. A copy of the certificate of completion for police basic training issued by the New York State Police, the New York City Police Department
or the Municipal Police Training Council must be attached.
Name of Law Enforcement Agency or Academy
Telephone
Address
City, State, ZIP
Course Director Name Course start date Course end date
DCJS USE ONLY
Training Verified By:
Approved By:
Date:
School ID:
Employer Code: Rank Code: Course Code:
988
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CASH#:
UID: PREV. UID: CLASS: CODE:
New York State
Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
P.O. Box 22052
Albany, NY 12201-2052
Customer Service: (518) 474-7569
www.dos.ny.gov
Employee Statement and Security Guard Application FEE $36
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Please TYPE or PRINT all responses in ink.
APPLICATION AS (Check only ONE): Security Guard Armed Security Guard
Applicant’s Name:
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME
HOME ADDRESS (Required – P.O. Box may be added to ensure delivery) APT/UNIT/PO BOX
CITY STATE ZIP+4
COUNTY (Enter only if in New York State) APPLICANT’S PHONE NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
Social Security Number: Birth Date: NYS DMV ID Number:
(*Required – See Privacy Notification) (Must be at least 18 years old to apply) (*Required – See Applicant Affirmation)
BACKGROUND QUESTIONS
Answer the following questions by checking the appropriate box.
1. Are you an active or retired peace officer? IF “YES,” ACTIVE RETIRED
Please read the attached Security Guard Training Advisory.
IF you qualify for an exemption, you must submit the documentation described in the Advisory.
If you DO NOT qualify, you must submit training certificates.
2. Are you an active or retired police officer? IF “YES,”
ACTIVE RETIRED
Please read the attached Security Guard Training Advisory.
IF you qualify for an exemption, you must submit the documentation described in the Advisory.
If you DO NOT qualify, you must submit training certificates.
3. Has any license or permit issued to you or a company in which you are or were a principal
in New York State or elsewhere ever been revoked, suspended or denied? YES NO
IF “YES,” you must submit an explanation.
4. Have you ever been discharged from a correctional or law enforcement agency for
incompetence or misconduct as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, administrative
hearing officer, administrative law judge, arbiter, arbitration panel or other duly constituted
tribunal, or resigned from such an agency while charged with misconduct or incompetence? YES NO
IF “YES,” you must submit an explanation or request a waiver.
5. Have you ever applied in this state for a registration/license as a security guard? YES NO
IF “YES,” please provide the license number.
IF “YES,” you do not need to re-take the 8-hour pre-assignment training course.
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Employee Statement and Security Guard Application
CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT
By signing this application, I certify that as of the date of this application, I am not under an obligation to pay child support OR if I am
under an obligation to pay child support, I am not four or more months in arrears in the payment of child support, or I am making
payments by income execution or by court agreed payment or repayment plan or by a plan agreed to by the parties or my child support
obligation is the subject of a pending court proceeding, or I am receiving public assistance or supplemental security income.
CRIMINAL HISTORY
The Department of State will be receiving and reviewing information on any prior criminal arrests or convictions. If you have pending
criminal charges or a prior conviction, please provide a statement explaining same and copies of any records received from the criminal
court.
A completed application must include: (Use this checklist to make sure you have included/completed all requirements.)
The completed, signed application;
Receipt that provides proof of electronic fingerprinting by an approved vendor;
$36.00 non-refundable application fee payable to the NYS Department of State;
A copy of the 8-hour pre-assignment training certificate;
Any additional documentation requested in response to specific questions on the application form;
Notice of Employment section must be completed by your employer if employment will commence with filing of your
application;
If applying for an armed security guard registration, a course completion certificate for 47 hours of firearms training, or a copy
of the waiver issued by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (if waived – please see Security Guard Training Advisory)
Note: Security guard employers should maintain one copy of each item listed above in personnel files for each of their
guards.
APPLICANT AFFIRMATION
I affirm, under the penalties of perjury, that the statements made in this application are true and correct. I further affirm that I have read
and understand the provisions of Article 7A of the General Business Law and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
In addition, I hereby authorize the NYS Department of State and NYS Department of Motor Vehicles to produce an ID card bearing my
DMV photo. I understand that DOS and DMV will use my DMV photo to produce all subsequent ID cards for as long as I maintain my
license with the Department of State.
x
Applicant’s Signature Date Signed
Print Name:
NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT
If employment will commence with the filing of your application, this section MUST be completed by your employer.
DATE OF HIRE:
TRANSACTION NUMBER: TRANSACTION DATE:
GUARD’S NAME: GUARD’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
EMPLOYER’S UID: EMPLOYER’S BUSINESS NAME:
I, (Please Print) , swear and affirm that I am the representative for the company
identified as the employer and that I have verified the statements made by this employee and determined that these statements are true
and correct to the best of my ability. I further attest that based on my verification of these statements, I find that the employee listed
hereon is qualified for employment under the provisions of Articles 7 and 7-A of the General Business Law.
x
Employer’s Signature Date Signed
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FINGERPRINTING LOCATIONS
All security guards must be fingerprinted for the Department of State via an IdentoGO vendor.
The fee for fingerprinting is approximately $100.00, paid by check, money order, or credit card.
Walk-ins are not accepted, you must make an appointment.
Appointments can be made on-line at uenroll.identogo.com
Use service code 1545R1
for Security Guards, Unarmed or Armed
***YOU MUST
PROVIDE 1 FORM OF APPROVED PHOTO ID AT YOUR APPOINTMENT***
(eg. Driver’s license, Learner’s Permit, State ID card, US Passport, US Military ID)
***KEEP THE RECEIPTS THAT ARE PROVIDED AT YOUR
FINGERPRINTING APPOINTMENT!
A COPY MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR GUARD APPLICATION***
Fingerprinting for the NYS Department of State must be done through an IdentoGo approved vendor.
See the locations and hours below:
LONG ISLAND
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Kings Park
Shipping Center-PrintScan
21 Pulaski Road Kings Park
Kings Park, NY 11754
Monday & Friday 9AM-5PM
Tuesday & Thursday 9AM-6PM
Saturday 10AM-4PM
East Moriches
IGHL
60 Montauk Highway
East Moriches, NY 11940
Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, & Friday:
9AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM
Riverhead
Comfort Keepers
31 Main Road, Suite 9
Riverhead, NY 11901
Monday 2PM-4PM Tues, Wed,
Thurs: 10AM-1PM, 2PM-5PM
Friday 10AM-1PM, 2PM-4PM
Sag Harbor
East End Consulting
3330 Noyac Road Building D
Sag Harbor, NY 11963-1931
Monday 11:30AM-3:30PM
NAS
SAU COUNTY
Hicksville
PrintScan Quality Plaza
958 South Broadway
Hicksville, NY 11801
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, &
Friday 9AM-5PM Wednesday
9AM-6PM Saturday 10AM-4PM
Hempstead 236 Fulton Avenue Suite 200
Hempstead, NY 11550
Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM,
1:30PM-5:30PM
Every Other Saturday 9AM-2PM
Updated 8/2018
2
QUEENS
Woodside 3905 63
rd
Street
Monday-Thursday 9AM-7PM
Friday 9AM-9PM
Saturday 10AM-7PM
B
ROOKLYN
Flatbush
1772 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
8:30AM-6PM Tuesday &
Thursday 8:30AM-8PM
Fulton Street 2174 Fulton Street
Monday-Thursday 9AM-6PM
Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Avenue
Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM,
N
EW YORK
MANHATTAN
P
ark Place
Global Document Expeditors
22 Park Place, 4
th
Floor
New York, NY 10007
Monday 9AM-6PM
Tuesday & Friday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-7PM
Thursday 9AM-5:30PM
3
rd
Saturdays 9AM-1PM
Midtown- 35
th
Street
247 West 35
th
Street
Room 201
New York, NY 10001-1927
Monday-Friday 9AM-5:30PM
Saturday 10AM-4PM
Times Square-Broadway
Securitas
1412 Broadway 17
th
Floor
New York, NY 10018
Monday-Friday: 9AM-1PM,
2PM-4PM
B
RONX
S
outh Bronx
Rio Consulting
349 East 149
th
Street Suite 605
Bronx, NY 10451
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-6PM
Friday 9AM-1PM, 2PM-5PM
Every Other Saturday 10AM-2PM
Morris Park
2114 Wiliamsbridge Road
Suite 114 Lower Level
Bronx, NY 10461
Monday-Friday 9:30AM-6PM
Saturday 10AM-3PM