Prepare for the NYS Watch Guard Patrol Agency Company Exam

To register you must call +1 (332) 877-9772 or fill out and submit the electronic form below, provide your email, full name, phone number, and fill in "Interested in WGP Training" in the message area as we will get in contact with you to schedule the date of the class you wish to attend. Registered students are guaranteed a seat and will be informed in the unlikely event that a class must be postponed.  Tuition fee is payable in cash, credit card or Zelle and is due upon registration.

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Industry Education

 

Eris Security Solutions provides professional security guard services alongside specialized

consulting for individuals who want to start, operate, or grow their own Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency. Whether you need reliable security coverage or expert guidance navigating licensing, compliance, and operations, Eris consulting services is designed to guarantee confidence, protection, and long-term success. The training provided is a tutoring course based on the NYS Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency study guide to empower individuals towards accomplishing their goals. We help motivated individuals turn their goal of owning a licensed Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency into a real, compliant, and profitable business.

 

We understand firsthand how overwhelming the process can feel—NY state regulations, licensing requirements, experience verification, policies, staffing, and operations can quickly become confusing and discouraging. That’s why we created a clear, step-by-step approach to guide you through the first process of licensing with confidence.

 

Our mission is simple: to educate, prepare, and empower you to legally establish and operate your own security agency while avoiding common mistakes that cost time, money, and approval delays.

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Learn How to Start Your Own Watch, Guard or Patrol Agency

 

In addition to providing security services, Eris specializes in teaching and mentoring individuals who want to launch their own licensed security company in NYS. This service is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, former security professionals, and business owners entering the private security industry.

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Watch, Guard or Patrol Agency (WGP):
A Watch, Guard or Patrol Agency is a company providing security services to protect individuals or property from harm, theft, or other unlawful activity.

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License qualifications:
All applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of application and be a principal in the business. PI's & WGP's must pass the license examination. You are not eligible to hold a PI or WGP license if you are a holder of an employment agency license, or are a member of a partnership or an officer or a holder of any stock in a corporation or have any financial interest or participation in the control and management of any employment agency.

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Experience Required:
The law requires every partner, officer or principal in a business to be licensed to conduct business, and one such individual in each business must provide proof of qualifying experience and pass the license examination.

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Watch, Guard or Patrol Agency applicants must have at least two years of full-time security experience as a sheriff, police officer, security guard in a government agency or with a licensed PI or WGP;
OR 2 years of full-time equivalent position and experience acquired in a position where the primary duties were the performance of security guard duties;
OR 2 years experience supervising and reviewing the work of at least three people performing security services.

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What I Teach You

 

Eris guides you step-by-step through the study guide of a NYS Watch, Guard, or Patrol security Agency, including:

• Understanding NYS Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency requirements

• NYS Licensing and application preparation

• Compliance with NYS state and Department of State regulations

• NYS Insurance and bonding requirements

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This training is practical, experience-based, and focused on real-world application, not theory.

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Why Learn From Eris

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• Real-world security industry experience

• Clear, easy-to-follow guidance

• Focus on compliance and professionalism

• One-on-one consulting and personalized support

• Group study classes and sessions

• Designed to help you avoid costly mistakes

• Support for both new and growing agencies

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Our goal is to help you build a legitimate, professional, and sustainable security business by getting you licensed so that you may operate successfully.

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Who This Is For

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• Individuals looking to start a Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency

• Current security professionals ready to become business owners

• Entrepreneurs seeking entry into the private security industry

• Agency owners who need help with compliance, structure, or growth

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My Commitment to You

 

Starting your own Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency is a major step—and it should be done correctly, confidently, and legally. Eris is committed to providing honest guidance, structured education, and professional support every step of the way.

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Your success is not just about getting approved—it’s about building a business that lasts.

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Get Started

 

Whether you need professional security services or want to learn how to build your own security agency, Eris Security Solutions is here to help.

Please read the policy section prior to enrolling in our course: Click Here

Contact Us today to schedule a consultation, request a quote, or learn more about training and mentorship opportunities.

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Professional. Compliant. Trusted.