SUNY Canton Expands Security Guard Training
Canton, NY (03/20/2024) — SUNY Canton has added new sections of its New York State security guard training.
Courses offered through the college's Center for Workforce, Community and Industry Partnerships (WCIP) now include pre-employment training, 90-day on-the-job training, and annual in-service training.
Upcoming sessions include:
- The 8-hour pre-employment training will be offered from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 2, in Dana Hall Room 138.
- The 8-hour in-service training will be offered from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 9, also in Dana Hall Room 138.
Each training costs $75 per person. Participants can register through SUNY Canton's WCIP website.
Former University Police Chief Alan P. Mulkin will present the training sessions. Mulkin, who is currently a lecturer for the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity, has nearly 40 years of police experience and has worked for about 10 years in the security field.
The college offers this training as a community service outreach for local industries employing security guards. It will now offer training on a continual basis during both the fall and spring semesters. Special sessions will be available for companies who wish to send five or more employees to the training sessions.
About SUNY Canton
As Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's and associate degrees, SUNY Canton delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, management, and healthcare fields. It is home to the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY's leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 23 online degree programs. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also features varsity esports and cheerleading.
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SUNY Canton Lecturer Alan P. Mulkin will be leading the college’s upcoming security guard training sessions. Mulkin is the former University Police chief and the former chief of police for the Village of Canton.
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