NJ SORA [MAR 15-16]

WHAT IS SORA?

The Security Officer Registration Act was passed in 2007 and mandated standardized training for all contract security positions in the state of New Jersey.  SORA training is a three step process that must be completed within a 30 day period.  The three step process includes: 

– registration with the New Jersey State Police

– completing 24 hours of instruction with a certified  instructor

– fingerprinting.  

Government issued identification is required for each step of the process.

SORA REQUIREMENTS

All SORA applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess valid and unexpired photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport)
• Register for and receive a 30 day temporary certificate of registration as a security officer
• Be fingerprinted by Morpho Trak

CLASS REQUIREMENTS

• Registration must be completed 2 days before selected course start date (48 hours)
• Send photo selfie head shot of yourself (No glasses, use a white or light background) to info@grmtac.com prior to course completion
• include your name & NJ SORA APPLICATION and CLASS DATE
• Mobile phone or laptop with working camera- you must be on camera during the entire course to be certified (except for scheduled breaks). Courses are monitored by the new jersey state police
• You must provide a valid email or mobile number to receive the class link
• classes are conducted on zoom- you can download the app here or access the class link on your web browser

WHAT TOPICS DOES SORA TRAINING INCLUDE?

The SORA Training course includes:

• NJ Attorney General’s Use of Force Policy
• Fire Safety
• Counterterrorism 
• Report Writing 
• Cargo theft
• Suspicious letters and packages
• First aid
• Ethics
• De-escalating verbal conflicts
• other relevant topics

 

WHEN ARE THE SORA CLASSES OFFERED?

SORA training classes are typically offered on a bi-weekly basis (Virtual /Online). Please check the calendar booking system on this page for available course dates.

 

HOW DO I GET A 30 DAY TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A SECURITY OFFICER?

These certificates are issued by the state police. CLICK HERE to register and pay for your certificate.