Guards for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Time Management10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years16%6-10 years46%More than 10 years38%Current company
Allied Universal
Arrow SecurityACE/Narrow Security |Security GuardTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years11%2-5 years57%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $69,431 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,540 – $95,384 yearly
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security guard
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Jamaica, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseTIPSSafe Quality Food CertificationLow Voltage LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceSecurity Guard/Fire Guard
Jamaica, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantFire Safety CertificationAED+7 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCrowd Incident ManagementCrowd ControlCrowd Management Security ProtocolsEmployee TrainingTraining & DevelopmentSecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceClerical ExperienceOffice ExperienceArmy National Guard
Secaucus, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementClass DClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CSecret ClearanceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising Experience
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, security guard/fire guard and army national 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 9 years of professional experience.
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