New York, NY
Security guard jobs in New York, New York
2 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 2 listed from the companies' own postings with a link to apply. No recruiter layer.
What guards make in New York
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $19.50–$23.00/hr here (state median $21.27, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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Unarmed Security OfficerPay not listed
Swiftex Security Services, a New York City guard company, has an active opening for unarmed security officers at posts in Manhattan and Brooklyn, full-time or part-time,…
- Active opening in Manhattan and Brooklyn
- Full-time and part-time
- Lobby access control, screening and foot patrols
Full-timeNYS security guard registration; 8-hour and 16-hour training certificatesState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Swiftex careers page
Armed Security OfficerPay not listed
New Era Security Services is recruiting active and retired law-enforcement officers for armed security posts in New York City and the surrounding area, for clients who…
- Active or retired law enforcement
- Ongoing openings in NYC and surrounding area
- Clients who ask for an LE background
Full-timeArmedNYS armed guard registration + carry permitState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via New Era Security careers pageMore security jobs in New York3 other New York cities hiring right now3 cities
Westchester County (3) · Bronx (2) · Webster (1)
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Questions guards ask about New York
What license do I need for security guard jobs in New York?
New York registers guards through the Department of State. Guards complete an 8-hour pre-assignment course before applying, a 16-hour on-the-job course within 90 days of hire, and an 8-hour annual in-service course every year. The entry-level credential is the Security Guard Registration, with 8 hours of state-required training. Confirm current rules with the New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services. The New York licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in New York need a different license?
Armed guards must hold an NYS pistol permit (generally 21+) before enrolling in the 47-hour firearms training course with a written exam and range qualification, and take an 8-hour annual firearms course every year.
How much do security guards make in New York?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in New York typically earns $19.50–$23.00 an hour (state median $21.27, BLS OES data). None of the 2 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in New York right now?
Swiftex Security Services, LLC and New Era Security Services Inc. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and license where the company gives them.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. tessura never charges guards. 2 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.