Upcoming Training

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  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Jul 18

  8 Hour Annual In-Service / 

  Blackhawk Training Academy

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  Jul 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Blackhawk Training Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  Required NYS DCJS annual training to maintain Security Guard Licensure.

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  Multiple Dates

  Tue, Jul 21

  NYS OJT course for newly employed security guards / 

  Rochester

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  Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Rochester, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  This is the required NYS course for newly certified security guards entering the work force.

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  Multiple Dates

  Wed, Jul 22

  NYS 8 Hour Pre-Assignment / 

  Black Hawk Training Academy

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  Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Black Hawk Training Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  This is the first step in your security career! This course meets all NYS DCJS requirements to obtain your security guard license.

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  Sat, Jul 25

  HR-218 Course / 

  Blackhawk Training Academy

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  Jul 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Blackhawk Training Academy, Rochester, NY, USA

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  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Aug 01

  NYS 47 Hour Armed Guard Training (August) / 

  Blackhawk Training Academy

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  Aug 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Blackhawk Training Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  You must posses a valid NYS Security Guard license as well as a valid NYS pistol permit to become an armed guard. This course will run on Saturdays and Sundays for 3 consecutive weekends unless specified differently. Contact us with any questions.

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  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Aug 15

  NYS Mandatory Pistol Permit Course / 

  Blackhawk Academy

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  Aug 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

  Blackhawk Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  This Firearms Safety Course is required by law in order to obtain a NYS Pistol Permit.

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  Multiple Dates

  Sat, Aug 22

  NYS 8 Hour armed guard renewal / 

  Blackhawk Academy

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  Aug 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  Blackhawk Academy, 3300 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, USA

  This is an 8 hour course that must be completed within 12 calendar months from the completion of the 47 Hour Firearms Training and is required to be taken annually to maintain your armed security license.

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