NEW YORK WGP LICENSE PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. WHAT TYPE OF CRIME IS IT TO OFFER WGP SERVICES WITHOUT A
LICENSE?
Class B Misdemeanor
2. WHO INVESTIGATES CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF WGP LICENSING
RULES?
Secretary of State
3. WHO PROSECUTES CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF WGP LICENSING
RULES?
The Attorney General
4. WHAT IS THE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A WGP LICENSE?
At least 2 years experience as an LEO, a security guard for a
government agency, or a security guard for another WGP Agency
5. WHAT CLASS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS USED ON ENERGIZED
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT?
"C" in a blue circle "C" for Current
6. WHAT ARE THE SIZE LIMITATIONS ON A SECURITY BADGE?
The badge cannot be larger than 3" in Height and 4" in width
7. WHAT ARE THE PARKING GARAGE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS?
6 foot-candles at 30" above the parking lot floor
8. WHAT TYPE OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM HAS PIPES THAT ARE
FILLED WITH PRESSURIZED AIR OR NITROGEN?
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System Used in areas where pipes could
freeze
9. WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR A WGP BRANCH APPLICATION?
Individual - $300.00 Partnership or Corporation - $400.00 Trade
Name - $400.00
10. WHAT SHOULD A GUARD DO IF AN EARTHQUAKE HITS
WHILE HE/SHE IS SECURING A BUILDING?
Follow Post Orders
, 11. WHAT ARE THE FOUR "D"'s OF COUNTER-TERRORIST
PHYSICAL SECURITY?
1. Deter 2. Delay 3. Deny 4. Detect
12. IN THE SECURITY GUARD ACT, WHAT DOES THE TERM
'REGISTRATION' REFER TO?
A photographic identification card issued by the Department,
including a special armed guard registration card, signifying that
the individual identified thereon has been authorized by the
Department to perform security guard functions.
13. WHAT IS A "W-2"?
Annual EE wage and tax statement Sent to EE's by 01/31 for the
previous year
14. IF YOU OBTAIN INSURANCE, WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH
THE RISK?
Transferring the Risk
15. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY THING TO CONSIDER WHEN
WRITING A PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES?
Your PROFIT MARGIN
16. HOW LONG AFTER A GUARD IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED BY
THE WGP AGENCY MUST THE AGENCY KEEP HIS/HER
APPLICATION?
1 year
17. IN THE SECURITY GUARD ACT, WHAT DOES THE TERM
'SECURITY SYSTEM' REFER TO?
Equipment or device designed to detect and/or signal an
unauthorized intrusion or attempted robbery.
18. IN NY, WHEN DOES A WINDOW NEED PROTECTIVE BARS?
1. the opening is larger than 96 square inches 2. the window is
less than 18 feet from the ground 3. the window is less than 14
feet from a tree or other structure
19. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR A CLASS B
MISDEMEANOR?
$500 Fine up to 90 days in jail 1 year probation
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. WHAT TYPE OF CRIME IS IT TO OFFER WGP SERVICES WITHOUT A
LICENSE?
Class B Misdemeanor
2. WHO INVESTIGATES CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF WGP LICENSING
RULES?
Secretary of State
3. WHO PROSECUTES CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS OF WGP LICENSING
RULES?
The Attorney General
4. WHAT IS THE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A WGP LICENSE?
At least 2 years experience as an LEO, a security guard for a
government agency, or a security guard for another WGP Agency
5. WHAT CLASS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS USED ON ENERGIZED
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT?
"C" in a blue circle "C" for Current
6. WHAT ARE THE SIZE LIMITATIONS ON A SECURITY BADGE?
The badge cannot be larger than 3" in Height and 4" in width
7. WHAT ARE THE PARKING GARAGE LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS?
6 foot-candles at 30" above the parking lot floor
8. WHAT TYPE OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM HAS PIPES THAT ARE
FILLED WITH PRESSURIZED AIR OR NITROGEN?
Dry Pipe Sprinkler System Used in areas where pipes could
freeze
9. WHAT ARE THE FEES FOR A WGP BRANCH APPLICATION?
Individual - $300.00 Partnership or Corporation - $400.00 Trade
Name - $400.00
10. WHAT SHOULD A GUARD DO IF AN EARTHQUAKE HITS
WHILE HE/SHE IS SECURING A BUILDING?
Follow Post Orders
, 11. WHAT ARE THE FOUR "D"'s OF COUNTER-TERRORIST
PHYSICAL SECURITY?
1. Deter 2. Delay 3. Deny 4. Detect
12. IN THE SECURITY GUARD ACT, WHAT DOES THE TERM
'REGISTRATION' REFER TO?
A photographic identification card issued by the Department,
including a special armed guard registration card, signifying that
the individual identified thereon has been authorized by the
Department to perform security guard functions.
13. WHAT IS A "W-2"?
Annual EE wage and tax statement Sent to EE's by 01/31 for the
previous year
14. IF YOU OBTAIN INSURANCE, WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH
THE RISK?
Transferring the Risk
15. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY THING TO CONSIDER WHEN
WRITING A PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES?
Your PROFIT MARGIN
16. HOW LONG AFTER A GUARD IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED BY
THE WGP AGENCY MUST THE AGENCY KEEP HIS/HER
APPLICATION?
1 year
17. IN THE SECURITY GUARD ACT, WHAT DOES THE TERM
'SECURITY SYSTEM' REFER TO?
Equipment or device designed to detect and/or signal an
unauthorized intrusion or attempted robbery.
18. IN NY, WHEN DOES A WINDOW NEED PROTECTIVE BARS?
1. the opening is larger than 96 square inches 2. the window is
less than 18 feet from the ground 3. the window is less than 14
feet from a tree or other structure
19. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR A CLASS B
MISDEMEANOR?
$500 Fine up to 90 days in jail 1 year probation
