apply online at www.njsp.org under the Services tab menu click Sora Information
schedule your appointment for fingerprints at a Identigo location if you are an Initial applicant (unarmed or armed.) * A Fingerprint Archived fee is included with a renewal application* and no new fingerprints processing is required
Schedule SORA training with a certified SORA Instructor located in the SORA Registry database
Note: Prints and training must be completed within 30 days of your application.
Start your Training process
Once you have applied you can start your training classes here
At Guarden State Career Training, we specialize in providing initial and Renewal Certification for SORA Level 2 officers to maintain their red cards. Armed Security Officers in New Jersey Must also attend a handgun Proficiency Course of fire known as C-Care Protocol prior to renewing the armed carry permit. RPO'S must qualify annually to meet state requirements as well. Our program is a convenient one stop shop!! for Guards who wish to stay current on all requirements necessary to stay employed as an armed security officer in New Jersey.
Shooting instructions is conducted by a New Jersey State certified firearms instructor. They must provide a copy of their certifications to the person they train, advise candidates on lawful and safe handling and storage of firearms in the state of New Jersey. GSCC Firearms instructors will provide in person New Jersey use of force instruction and target training on a firing range to demonstrate Proficiency. Firearms Training can be done at any Firearms training facility that can accomplish those objectives.
Our "Guard En State " Team
Dan Scotti -Instructor / Retired FBI/BBA Management information systems/Assoc. of Applied Science Data Processing/ Certified CPR/ AED Instructor
Dans first experience with CPR Was a Lifeguard at Shore Beach Haven Beach Club in the Bronx New York in 1980. Dan has continued CPR Training for over 40 years. Dan earned his BBA at IONA College in Rochelle NY. In addition, His 30 years in the FBI Was Stationed in New York City and Philadelphia PA. Dan Continued his law enforcement training for 10 years as a Manager in Corporate and Private Security with "Sharing: FBI training with Security Guards of today ". Dan has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Guard Protective Services Industry and frequent guest speaker at our Training Center.
Dan Scotti CPR Training LLC "Reaction Time Saves Lives"
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Jimmy Robinson is Certified SORA Instructor/Public Safety Officer/Sora Level 2 Officer/Act 235 Agent (PA)/Crises De-escalation Instructor/Armed Security Specialist/6 years Law Enforcement Background and former Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Aid
Jimmy is a lifelong Trentonian born in the Wilbur Section of Trenton N.J Where he currently still resides. Jim is a Full time Public Safety Officer at the Lawrenceville School. In his second year of service the school honored him with the " Henry and Janie Woods Meritorious Service Award " for his outstanding achievements. He has 6 years of Law Enforcement experience and had the privilege at working for over 15 private security firms and dozens of private and public institutions including non-profits, major corporations, schools and health care. Serving his employers and his community in major national events of the past from 911 to the Financial Crises of 2007 and recently Covid. Jim has over 30 years of experience in the security industry and wants to share his experience and vision with the next generation.
Lynn Duncan/ Administrative Assistant
Lynn has worked in an administrative capacity for over forty years. After graduating from Pennsbury High School She started her career in an insurance company. She then moved onto a law firm and for the last twelve years she has been a Unit Secretary in the emergency department of two community hospitals. She was awarded Unit Secretary
Lynn has worked in an administrative capacity for over forty years. After graduating from Pennsbury High School She started her career in an insurance company. She then moved onto a law firm and for the last twelve years she has been a Unit Secretary in the emergency department of two community hospitals. She was awarded Unit Secretary of the year for two years consecutively at her Job Organization. Lynnie is a valuable member of the team
GSCC fIREARMS Instructor Paul marcks
Paul Marcks / NRA Certified firearms Instructor / Retired Police Seargent / HOA president-communtity housing security/ NJ State Police trained firearms Instructor/ RPO qualifications / Assoc. Degree- Criminal Justice: Paul Started his Career with the Marlboro Township Police Department in New Jersey after earning his assoc. degree from Brookdale Community College . He Graduated from Monmouth County Police Academy in 1996 and went on to serve 25 years with the Marlboro Police Department. Paul retired in 2011 at the rank of sergeant but continues to actively teach firearms safety training and " refuse to be a victim classes." in his home state.
About Guard en State Career Training
Our Mission
At Guard en State Career Training, our mission is to empower individuals by providing comprehensive training programs for aspiring security officers. We are dedicated to equipping our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the security and protective services industry. We pride ourselves in providing a ONE STOP DROP!! for SORA applicants.
Our Services
Guard en State Career Training Center offers training requirement services for applicants of New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) for armed and unarmed security professionals and law enforcement. SORA Classes are available for virtual and onsite training for initial applicants and renewals. We are excited to announce additional training components for candidates. Our certified CPR/AED Instructor is available for applicants who wish to obtain their CPR / first aid certification and our firearms Instructor who can qualify RPO'S and security officers on a quarterly basis. SORA level 2 Officers will now be able to take the Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation aka (CCARE) so that they can maintain their firearms carry permit for employment. We hope that by offering this service we can also enhance new career opportunities for our applicants.
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