This comprehensive 8-hour annual training course specifically designed for security guards is a crucial requirement that must be successfully completed within a specified 12-month period following the completion of the mandatory 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course. To ensure full compliance with New York State laws and regulations, all licensed security guards are obligated to undergo this important 8-hour annual security guard training, which is essential not only for enhancing their skills but also for maintaining a valid security guard registration card essential for their employment in the field.