Training includes an examination covering subjects in which the individual must have training. All candidates must complete a four hour basic course including one (1) hour each of:

• Orientation.

• Legal powers and limitations of a security guard/officer.

• Emergency procedures.

• General duties.

• Any additional training for weapons or other devices that are less than lethal he or she will use.

• An armed guard must complete eight additional hours in the classroom covering:

• Legal limitations on the use of a firearm:

  • Handling of a firearm

  • Safety and maintenance of firearms 

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In addition, an armed guard applicant must complete an additional four hours of marksmanship training and achieve a minimum of 70% on any silhouette target course approved by the commissioner.

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