Services at HPL

Hartford Public Library’s Security Officer Training Program, commonly known as "Guard Card" classes, approved by the State of Connecticut.
The successful completion of this one-day program will qualify candidates to apply for a Security Officer ID card, issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection. (C.G.S. Sec 29-161q)

Hartford Public Library will be offering this program once a month at our Downtown Library on the dates listed below. Classes will be limited to the first 10 persons who sign up.

Class Registration Fee: $100*

The registration form and check or money order can be mailed in or brought into the Library (see details on registration form, below). If your first choice is full, we will call you to select a different date. Deadlines for payment are indicated below.

Training Location:  Downtown Library; 500 Main St. Hartford, CT, 06103. phone: 860-695-6300 email: contactus@hplct.org

Training Session Dates:   SATURDAYS 8:30am - 4:00pm              

Fall dates 

Registration form and payment is due the Wednesday before the class date. See form for details.

*$25.00 of the $100.00 fee is nonrefundable. Registrants who have paid their fee but do not attend the class will be reimbursed $75.00.
Please note: all participants must wear masks when in the library and comply with COVID-19 policies and procedures. The library retains the right to cancel and/reschedule classes if required. Minimum class size 4.

Please be aware that participation in this class or obtaining a Security Officer ID card ("Guard Card") does not guarantee employment at Hartford Public Library or elsewhere.