Security Officers for hire in Albany, NY
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Associate's degree
- 21%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Allied Universal
Bloomingdale's
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 30, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $84,394 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,590 – $99,489 yearly
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Security Officer
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardEMT CertificationAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementAmerican CuisineOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSenior Security Officer (Armed)
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFront DeskSecuritySecurity Officer (Full-time)
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseClass G SecurityArmed Security LicenseSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSurveillanceTrainingSecurity Officer
Rensselaer, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardLifeguard ExperienceEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseAED+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPositive PsychologyTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportAllied Universal Security Officer
Watervliet, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCertified Medical AssistantCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCar WashVehicle Exterior WashingSafety Officer
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+3 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceLeadershipPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?
The average time to fill a security officer role is 51 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: allied universal security officer, security officer (full-time) and safety officer.
What level of education is common for a security officer?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security officer in Albany, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 8 years of professional experience.
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