• SECURITY GUARD TRAINING COURSES

  • SCHOOL NAME

    Vista Security Group, LLC
    60 Bryant Woods South Amherst, NY 14228
    Ph: 716-833-4700

    School Rules:

    1. All students MUST arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes before class to complete required paperwork.
    2. No tobacco, illicit drug or alcohol use permitted.
    3. Cheating on any required test or exam will result in immediate removal from the course.

  • COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

  • 8 HOUR PRE-ASSIGNMENT TRAINING COURSE FOR SECURITY GUARDS
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    This is an 8 hour course required by New York State as the first step in obtaining a security guard registration card from the New York State Department of State. The course provides the student with a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, and ethics and conduct. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.

    Contact Ken Settles at 716-833-4700 for training course schedule and registration.

  • 16 HOUR ON-THE- JOB TRAINING COURSE FOR SECURITY GUARDS
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    This is a 16 hour course that must be completed within 90 days of employment as a security guard. The course provides the student with detailed information on the duties and responsibilities a security guard. Topics covered in this course include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, report writing, ethics and conduct and active shooter situations. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.

    Contact Ken Settles at 716-833-4700 for training course schedule and registration.

  • 8 HOUR ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING COURSE FOR SECURITY GUARDS
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    This is an 8 hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months from completion of the 16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards, and annually thereafter. The course is structured to provide the student with updated and enhanced information on the duties and responsibilities of a security guard. Topics include the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, emergency situations, communications and public relations, access control, report writing, ethics and conduct and active shooter situations.

    Contact Ken Settles at 716-833-4700 for training course schedule and registration.

    • REFUND POLICY:

      • Students will receive a 100% refund prior to the start of instruction.
      • If course is divided between two days, student will receive a 50% refund if requested before start of second day.
      • If course is divided into four sessions, the refund schedule shall be 75%, 50%, and 25%.
      • A security guard training school cannot assess any non-refundable fees or deposits.
      • If a student requests a tuition refund that student should email Vista Security Group at "NEED EMAIL HERE" and site the reason for cancelling.

      Refund Procedure:

      Refund Request: The refund will be provided to the student within thirty (30) days of request in the form of a company check.

      Attendance Policy: Security Guard Courses require 100% attendance in order to receive a certificate, therefore ANY time missed will result in denial of the certificate. If an emergency arises AND we are notified in advance of the emergency, the student will be allowed to participate in the next class offered at no further cost to the student.

      Complaint Procedure: Any complaint regarding a course taken at Amherst Security Professionals should be directed to the Director of Operations via email at "NEED EMAIL HERE" or by calling Vista Security Group at 716-833-4700. Students also have the option of notifying NYS directly with any complaints at the following: NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services at 518-457-2667.

      State of New York Division of Criminal Justice Services “Security Guard Training School” Identification Number 152300

      “This Business is Licensed by the NYS Department of State”