How do I get a security guard license in New York State?

You must be 18+, a US citizen or authorized to work, complete the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment course, pass a background check, and apply through NYS DCJS. Star Security Training is a DCJS-approved provider in Brooklyn.

How much does security guard training cost?

The 8-Hour Pre-Assignment course is $100, the 16-Hour OJT is $200, and our Fast Track Package is $300. Annual renewal is $80.

Do you accept Workforce1 vouchers?

Yes. Star Security Training is an NYC Workforce1-approved provider. Eligible candidates can use vouchers to cover 8-Hour and 16-Hour training courses for free.

How long does it take to become a licensed security guard in NY?

You can complete required training in as little as 3 days with our Fast Track Package, then apply for your NYS license. Total processing typically takes 3–6 weeks.

100,000+ students trained since 2009

Become an Instructor and Teach What You Know. Shape the Next Generation of Security Professionals.

Star Security Training is looking for experienced security professionals, retired law enforcement officers, and military veterans who are ready to turn their field expertise into a teaching career. Join the team that has trained over 100,000 professionals since 2009.

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Brooklyn-based at 1891 Fulton Street, Suite F Workforce1 vouchers accepted NYS Dpt. of Labor Training Provider

Why Teach With Star Security Training?

This is not just a teaching gig. This is an opportunity to build something meaningful — to take the skills you developed in the field and pass them on to people who are starting careers, supporting families, and building safer communities.

At Star Security Training, our instructors are not interchangeable. You are a valued member of a team that has shaped the security industry in New York City for over 15 years. Here is what that looks like:

Competitive Compensation

We pay experienced instructors well because we know the value of real-world expertise. Compensation is based on your certifications, experience level, and teaching load.

Flexible Scheduling

We offer classes Monday through Saturday, with Sunday sessions by arrangement. You choose the days that work for your life. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Professional Development

We invest in our instructors. Star Security supports continuing education, advanced certifications, and instructor development workshops — because better instructors produce better graduates.

A Supportive Teaching Environment

Our Brooklyn facility is fully equipped with modern classrooms, training materials, and administrative support. You focus on teaching — we handle enrollment, scheduling, materials, and compliance paperwork.

Community Impact

Many of our students are career changers, single parents, veterans, and young adults entering the workforce for the first time. The training you deliver changes lives. That is not hyperbole — it is what we hear from graduates every week.

Established Curriculum with Room to Teach Your Way

Our courses follow NYS-mandated curricula, but we encourage instructors to bring their own real-world examples, scenarios, and teaching style. Your experience is the curriculum's greatest asset.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek instructors who combine field experience with the ability to teach, mentor, and inspire. The ideal candidate brings:

Required Qualifications

✓NYS Security Guard Instructor certification (or willingness and eligibility to obtain one — we can guide you through the process)
✓Minimum 5 years of professional experience in security, law enforcement, military, or a closely related field
✓Strong communication skills and comfort speaking to groups of 15–30 students
✓Reliable, punctual, and professional — our students depend on you
✓Must pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

✓Retired or active NYPD, FDNY, MTA Police, or other law enforcement experience
✓Military service (any branch)
✓CPR/AED, First Aid, or OSHA instructor certifications
✓Fire Guard (F-01, F-02) teaching experience
✓Bilingual ability (Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, or Haitian Creole especially valued)
✓Prior classroom teaching or corporate training experience

We especially welcome applications from:

✓Retired law enforcement officers looking for a meaningful second career
✓Military veterans transitioning to civilian life
✓Experienced security supervisors and managers
✓Professionals with specialized training backgrounds (fire safety, emergency response, de-escalation)

Courses Our Instructors Teach

Depending on your certifications and expertise, you may teach one or more of the following:

✓8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training — The foundational course for new security guards entering the industry
✓16-Hour On-the-Job Training (OJT) — Two-day advanced course covering legal authority, emergency procedures, and professional conduct
✓8-Hour Annual In-Service Training — Renewal course for licensed security guards maintaining their certification
✓Fire Guard F-01 & F-02 Certification — FDNY fire guard prep courses (in-person and online formats)
✓CPR/AED & First Aid — Life safety certification courses
✓OSHA Safety Training — Workplace safety and compliance
✓Flagger & SST Worker Certification — Construction site safety courses
✓Custom Corporate Training Modules — Site-specific and industry-specific programs for group clients

The Application Process

Step 1

Submit Your Application

Complete the application below. Have your resume and a list of your relevant certifications ready. This takes about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Interview & Teaching Demo

Qualified candidates are invited to our Brooklyn facility for a brief interview and a 15-minute teaching demonstration. We want to see how you connect with students — not just what you know, but how you teach it.

Step 3

Onboarding & Certification Verification

We verify your certifications, complete your background check, and walk you through our curriculum, classroom procedures, and student management systems.

Step 4

Start Teaching

You are paired with a senior instructor for your first session, then you are on your own. Most new instructors are teaching independently within two weeks.

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First Name

Last Name

Phone

Position You're Applying For

Professional Background

Years of Professional Experience

Do you hold a NYS Security Guard Instructor Certification?

Current Certifications & Licenses (e.g. NYS Security Guard Instructor, CPR Instructor, OSHA 30, Fire Guard F-01/F-02/F-04)

Which courses are you interested in teaching? (8-Hour Pre-Assignment, 16-Hour OJT, 8-Hour Annual In-Service, Fire Guard F-01/F-02/F-03 & F-04)

Tell us about your security and/or fire exam training experience, and why you want to teach at Star Security Training

Submitting opens your email app with your application pre-filled and addressed to us — attach your resume (.pdf, .doc or .docx) before sending. We review every application personally. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 5 business days. For questions, email info@starsecuritytraining.com or call 718-773-5000.

Frequently Asked Questions — For Instructors

Q: Do I need a NYS Security Guard Instructor certification to apply?

A: Not necessarily. If you have the professional background and experience but have not yet obtained your instructor certification, we can guide you through the process. Many of our current instructors received guidance from us before they started teaching.

Q: What does the pay look like?

A: Compensation is competitive and based on your certifications, experience, and teaching load. We discuss specifics during the interview process. Both per-session and salaried arrangements are available depending on your availability.

Q: How many hours per week would I teach?

A: That depends on your availability and our class schedule. Part-time instructors typically teach 1–3 sessions per week. Full-time instructors may teach 4–6 sessions. You have input into your schedule.

Q: Where are the classes held?

A: All in-person classes are held at our training center at 1891 Fulton Street, Suite F, Brooklyn, NY 11233 — steps from the Ralph Avenue C train station. Some Fire Guard courses are also offered online.

Q: Can I teach if I am still working in the security or law enforcement field?

A: Absolutely. Many of our instructors teach part-time while maintaining active careers. Our flexible scheduling is designed to accommodate working professionals.

Q: What kind of support do instructors receive?

A: Full administrative support — we handle enrollment, materials, attendance tracking, certificate issuance, and classroom setup. You also have access to our complete curriculum library, instructor development workshops, and a community of experienced colleagues.

Q: What is the teaching demo like?

A: Relaxed and practical. We ask you to prepare a 15-minute lesson on any security topic you are comfortable with. We are not looking for perfection — we are looking for someone who can connect with students, explain concepts clearly, and command a classroom with confidence and respect.