Security Guard

Non-Credit Courses and Certificates

Ideal for

those seeking part-time or full time employment in the security, law enforcement or criminal justice industries. Security guard positions are available in many businesses such as security agencies, retail, hospitals, banks, housing complexes and construction.

Program Overview

Our Security Guard course satisfies the classroom training requirements for the state of Connecticut Security Guard Identification Card. Public Act #04-192 (updated in Public Act #08-73) mandates that all state of Connecticut security guards complete an 8-hour training course for certification. Successful completion of this course will insure that the student is eligible for certification and prepared for employment in a rewarding field.

Please note students should be a minimum of 18 years old.
Students must bring a valid GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID OR DRIVER"S LICENSE to class.
Applicant's who have been convicted of a felony or sexual offense are not eligible for this training.
Students must be on time for this class and participate all day as part of the State of CT training requirement.
Short breaks will be taken and it is suggested that you bring a lunch.
Students are responsible for reading and following the instructions in the Important Security Officer Instruction Packet.

SPRING 2023

Workforce Development and Continuing Education Registration Form

1472 - Security Officer - Starts March 11 - Wtby Campus
1497 - Security Officer - Starts April 15 - Wtby Campus
1842 - Security Officer - Starts May 20 - Wtby Campus

Fax: (203)-575-8243

Email: NC@NV.EDU

U.S. Mail: Naugatuck Valley Community College Non-credit Registration-F323 750 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT 06708

Call: 203-575-8029 today to get registered!

Course Locations:

Conveniently offered at our Waterbury Campus.

Program Coordinator:

John J Purdy Jr.

203-575-8123 (p)

203-575-8243 (f)

Room: F320

Non-Credit/Workforce
Degree and Certificate Credit Programs

Courses

Security Guard Certification with Fingerprinting

Complete the required training to obtain your Connecticut Guard Card in just one day. Your training will include a day packed with small group discussion and simulated experiences as you learn about private security, search and seizure, basic first aid and many other public safety issues. Students are required to complete a written exam with a minimum score of 75%. (8 Hours)

Learn about Payment Options and How to register on this page.

Fall 2022 Course Schedule and Pricing

Spring 2023 Course Schedule and Pricing

SPRING 2023 REGISTRATION OPENS DEC. 1st

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Important Information

What should I know before I register for this course?

Students should be a minimum of 18 years old.
Students must bring a valid GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID OR DRIVER'S LICENSE to class.
Applicants who have been convicted of a felony or sexual offense are not eligible for the Security Officer licensing.
You must be on time for this class and participate all day as part of the State of Connecticut training requirements. If you are late to class, you will not be permitted to enter and you will not receive a refund. Please plan ahead. We advise visiting the Waterbury or Danbury Campus in advance and locating your classroom and parking options. NVCC cannot be liable for traffic conditions.
It is suggested that you pack a lunch. Short breaks will be taken as part of the course schedule.
Upon successful completion of the Security Guard course you will receive a signed Security Guard Application and one set of fingerprints. Fingerprints will be done by a certified professional during the course and is included in the cost of the course.
The Security Guard Certification Card (Guard Card) is issued by the State of Connecticut and requires additional payments at the time of application. This application process will be reviewed in class. Three separate checks will be required when applying to the state of CT for your guard card; (a.) Application fee ($100.00), (b.) FBI background inquiry ($13.25), (c.) State of Connecticut background inquiry ($75.00)
Students should also bring something to write with.
Refund Policy, Changes and Cancellations: Withdrawal and refund requests must be received three business days (72 hours) prior to the beginning of class unless stated otherwise in the course description. Refunds are not granted after this deadline. Telephone: 203-575-8029 Fax: 203-575-8243 Email: nc@nv.edu Mail: Non-Credit Refunds, Room 407, Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Pkwy., Waterbury, CT 06708 If there is a course cancellation due to insufficient enrollment, students will be notified by phone, mail and/or email. Please make sure when registering that your contact information is up-to-date. We would like to offer you the opportunity to transfer to another section, if available, or to another class of your choosing. If we have not heard from you within 7 business days, a refund will automatically be processed. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing. The person registered in our records system is the person who will receive the refund. The College reserves the right to make changes to the information listed in this publication or to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or other reasonable causes. Full refund is made if the College cancels the course.
College closings due to inclement weather: Closings are announced over local AM/ FM radio/TV stations, on the college website (nv.edu), on the college’s main phone line (203-575-8000) and a text message is sent to everyone who is registered through the myCommNetAlert System. Likewise, in the event of an early closing, the same communication will occur. If the college has a delayed opening, all classes that begin before the delayed opening time will not be held that day and will be rescheduled at another time. Danbury and off-site cancellations: If NVCC cancels or delays classes, this applies to Waterbury and Danbury Campuses as well as all off-site locations.
Students with Special Needs-ADA: Students who may require academic adjustments on the basis of a disability are encouraged to contact the Counselor for Students with Disabilities (Terry Latella K519C) at the Waterbury and Danbury Campuses. After providing documentation and completing the disability disclosure process, students are then encouraged to meet with their instructor(s) to discuss the adjustments approved by the appropriate disabilities contact and to complete the Adjustments Agreement form. Students are therefore encouraged to meet with the Disabilities Counselor and their instructor(s) at the beginning of each semester. Adjustments are not retroactive. Instructors, in conjunction with appropriate college personnel, will provide assistance and/or adjustments only to those students who have completed the disability disclosure and academic adjustments process.

Registration Information

Course Registration

No formal application to the College is required for non-credit/workforce training courses.

Registrations are accepted on an ongoing basis for upcoming classes.

Ways to Register:

	Call us: 203-575-8029 for information (Motorcycle registrations cannot be taken by phone) Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
New Secure Fillable Format Workforce Development and Continuing Education Registration Form
	Fax: 203-575-8243 (secure line) Email: NC@NV.EDU
	Mail and send with payment (checks or money order made out to NVCC only) to: Office of Non-Credit Lifelong Learning Registration Founders Hall, Room F323 750 Chase Parkway Waterbury, CT 06708
	Or stop by, we're happy to assist you! (Our office is not accepting walk-in registrations for motorcycle. Please follow instructions provided in the registration packet.)

Accepted Forms of Payment:

Money Orders or Checks

Mail-in registrations credit cards or checks only, Please do not mail cash!

Career Spotlight

Security Guard positions are available in many businesses such as security agencies, retail stores, hospitals, schools, banks, housing complexes, and construction businesses. The industry will continue to grow as companies are becoming more creative in their service and use of manpower. The Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) reports the average annual income for Security Guard is $33,187 and the entry-level hourly rate is $15.39 The CTDOL states employment in this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as average, and the number of annual opening will offer excellent job opportunities.

Additional career/job seeker information is available from the CTDOL. Security Guard

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