Security Guards for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Time Management11%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED88%Associate's degree7%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years8%6-10 years39%Current company
Allied Universal
Arrow SecurityCustom protective services
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years22%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Aug 21, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $43,923 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,232 – $54,759 yearly
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Security Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedPERC CardPrivate Investigator License+12 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Fire Extinguisher InspectionFire Prevention InspectionsFire Codes and RegulationsLife Safety System InspectionArmed Security LicenseFire Safety Certification+35 moreSkills
B2CService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHigh-End SalesSecurity Guard
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CCTV SurveillanceSecurity Systems KnowledgePerimeter Security EnforcementAsset ProtectionArmed Security LicenseTWIC Card+20 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Manhattan, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDAct 120First Aid CertificationSORACPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceEnglishSecuritySecurity Guard
Manhattan, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardTeaching CertificationEMT CertificationBaton PermitDriver's License+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperiencePresentation SkillsEMT ExperiencePublic Speaking
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Guard Card, CPR and Driver's License.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 25 years of professional experience.
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