Guards for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management9%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
3-5 years50%6-10 years30%More than 10 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Arrow SecurityACMS The Crossing Guard CompanyTime at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 85,694 profiles for Guards in Brooklyn, NY
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $69,570 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,079 – $84,793 yearly
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Security Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSchedule ManagementSecuritySecurity Guard
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsTeam LeadershipHigh School/GEDUnarmed Security Guard
Jamaica, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportComputer OperationSecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConflict ManagementSecurityEnglishFire Guard/Security Guard
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurityHome CareSecurity Guard
Jamaica, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFire Safety ProceduresFire SafetySkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurityLoss PreventionDelivery Driving
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 54 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a guard include: communication skills, time management and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, CPR and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, fire guard/security guard and security guard/fire guard.
What level of education is common for a guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a guard in Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 6 years of professional experience.
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