Security Guards for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Time Management10%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree7%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years28%Current company
Arrow SecurityAllied Universal
39th street convenience storeTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years23%2-5 years31%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $45,459 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,838 – $57,661 yearly
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Security Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Fire Extinguisher InspectionFire Prevention InspectionsFire Codes and RegulationsLife Safety System InspectionArmed Security LicenseFire Safety CertificationSkills
B2CService Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHigh-End SalesSecurity Guard
Queens, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEMT CertificationPMPLoss Prevention QualifiedOSHA 10RNSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecuritySORADriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCleaningCommercial CleaningLoss Preventionsecurity guard
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSecurity Guard
Jackson Heights, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHospitalitySecuritySecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCertified Safety ProfessionalClass D SecurityLifeguard ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOutdoor Work ExperienceHandheld RadiosRadio Communication SystemsWireless Communication System OperationTwo-Way Radios
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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 First Aid Certification.
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 New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 11 years of professional experience.
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