Security Guards for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED86%Associate's degree5%Bachelor's degree5%Years of experience
6-10 years42%More than 10 years32%1-2 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Arrow securityACE SECURITYTime at current job
2-5 years43%1-2 years25%More than 5 years21%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $44,024 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,267 – $54,957 yearly
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security guard
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Jamaica, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConflict ManagementSecurityEnglishSecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDSORADriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementEarly Childhood EducationWorking with StudentsSecurity Guard
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLSSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Guard
Corona, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFire Safety
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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 62 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, Driver's License and CPR.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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