Guards for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills10%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years10%6-10 years46%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year29%1-2 years12%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $71,202 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,784 – $89,281 yearly
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Security Guard
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLGuard CardPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRear Loader TruckMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsSecurity Guard
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DChauffeur's PermitGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's License+12 moreSkills
Communication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismEKGECG EquipmentPatient CareFrenchSecurity 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
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismArmored Guard
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationAMAPDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeDrivingSecuritySecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEKG CertificationAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+4 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsBiological HazardsSecurity
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, sercurity guard / resource and armored 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 New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 14 years of professional experience.
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