Security Guards for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Time Management8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree20%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Arrow SecurityA & H Security Services, LLCTime at current job
2-5 years60%1-2 years40%
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Last updated: Sep 24, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $45,677 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,027 – $56,347 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
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOSHA Safety CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPassenger Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLSSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Guard
Long Island City, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10CPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipSchedule ManagementOutdoor Work ExperienceComputer OperationSecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Fire Codes and RegulationsFire Alarm SystemsPublic Safety Compliance ChecksAEDEPA 609 CertificationASE Certification+44 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsComputer OperationCustomer ServiceComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
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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 60 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 security guards?
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 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 12 years of professional experience.
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