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, and fingerprinting. Government issued identification is required for each step of the process. Credit card payments are required ! NO CASH PAYMENTS ! Get a Preloaded card from CVS.
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WHAT TOPICS DOES SORA TRAINING INCLUDE?
The SORA Training course includes but is not limited to:
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NJ Attorney General’s Use of Force Policy
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Terrorism awareness
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Cargo theft
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Suspicious letters and packages
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First aid
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Incident command system
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Ethics
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Writing reports
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De-escalating verbal conflicts
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...and more!
WHEN ARE THE SORA CLASSES OFFERED?
SORA training classes are typically offered on a weekly basis (Virtual /Online)Covering the state of New Jersey. Please visit our SORA registration page for exact dates and times, as well as pricing.
WHAT ARE THE SORA REQUIREMENTS?
All SORA applicants must:
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Possess valid and unexpired photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport)
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Register for and receive a 30 day temporary certificate of registration as a security officer
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Be fingerprinted by Morpho Trak
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.