Rockland Community College Public Safety conducts a host of programs during the year that provide hands-on training and classroom instruction.

Security Guard Training

Rockland Community College, an NYS DCJS certified security guard training school, offers the following NYS mandated security training courses. All courses are taught by certified instructors.

8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training for Security Guards

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 the successful completion of this course.

8-HOUR Annual In-Service

This is an 8-hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months from receiving the license, 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. The eight-hour annual in-service course is comprised of 8 topics that include 6 mandated topics and 2 elective topics.

16-Hour On-the-job Training for Security Guards

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 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, ethics and conduct, incident command system, and terrorism. The passing of an examination is required for successful completion of this course.

Domestic Violence Workshop

The program recognizes the seriousness of domestic violence and brings to light why so many people trivialize and ignore it. Throughout the workshops it is explained what exactly domestic violence is, how to recognize the signs of domestic violence, and the steps one can take to end the cycle of violence. Strategies on what to do if a partner chooses to leave the relationship are also examined.

The workshop is geared toward RCC students. Other sessions are available to the public upon request by contacting the RCC Public Safety office at 845-574-4217. If other colleges are interested in having RCC host a workshop, they may also contact the RCC Public Safety office at the number above. There are three options for duration of workshops: half-hour, hour and two hours.