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Guides
How to Renew an Expired NY Security Guard License
Your NY State Security Guard license is good for two years. If yours has expired, your next step depends on how long ago that happened. Two paths, very different.
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Guides
How to renew your NY security guard license
Step-by-step walkthrough of the NY DOS renewal process so you keep your card current with zero surprises.
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FAQ
What classes do I need for my SGL?
The short answer for both unarmed and armed Security Guard License holders, with the exact NY DOS rule.
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Classes
8-Hour Annual In-Service: what to expect
What the 8-Hour Annual covers, who needs it, and how to book the next available date.
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FAQ
Why your license shows expired even after taking the class
NY DOS does not auto-update the moment you finish a class. Here is the timing pattern, and what to do if it lingers.
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Industry news
Long Island security jobs: where the demand is in 2026
A snapshot of which Long Island posts are hiring right now, what they pay, and what licenses they require.
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