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The Security Guard Instructor Development Course (IDC) is a modified version of the Police Instructor Development Course, which is approved curriculum from the NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services. The goal of the course is to assist the instructor candidate in developing the ability to research, prepare and impart their knowledge to their respective students who are training to become a NYS registered guard, or partaking in the ongoing continuing education required by NYS Division Of Criminal Justice Services and the NYS Department of State Division of Licensing services. Emphasis is on the development and enhancement of competency in those instructional skills and the teaching techniques required for efficiently and effectively meeting or exceeding New York State Guard training needs. Becoming a NYS Security Guard Instructor Once you successfully complete this 40-hour Instructor Development Course, you may proceed in submitting your security guard instructor application to DCJS if the following requirements are met: • You must possess a High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent • You must be one of the following at the time you submit your application to DCJS: o Possess a valid security guard registration (guard card); or o Be an officer, members, or principal currently licensed by the Department of State (DOS) as: A private investigator; or Watch, guard, or patrol agency; or Armored car carrier agency; or o Be currently employed as a police or peace officer in good standing within NYS • You must have a minimum cumulative total of 70 Points. Points are earned with a combination of education (25-40), work experience (up to 30) and successful completion of this Instructor Development Course (40 Points). *Pre-Enrollment and Pre-Payment is required in advance; the instructor candidate is also required to bring to class a lap top computer and a thumb drive capable of holding 8GB of data.) Copy and past this link for registration: https://www.gstny.com/course/40-hour-security-guard-instructor-development-certification