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Local security industry report
Security work in
New York
Local pay, training and the steps towards your next role.
Research checked
New York registers individual security guards. First-time applicants complete initial training, fingerprinting, and a Department of State application. Compare New York pay, the local training route and the size of the guarding-and-patrol workplace base below. Search employer portals by your city to find a suitable site and shift.
Your local training routeThe industry at a glance
Guarding and patrol workplaces
795employer establishmentsReference period: 2023
New York only. NAICS 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services, all legal forms (LFO -), FIPS 36. One company can operate multiple workplaces. Businesses without employees and in-house security teams in other industries are outside this industry count.
U.S. Census Bureau: County Business Patterns 2023, state dataMedian hourly security-guard pay
21.27USD per hourReference period: May 2025
New York: statewide Security Guards occupation, SOC 33-9032, across industries and experience levels. Gross pay before deductions; local vacancies can pay differently.
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, published through O*NET OnLineMedian annual security-guard pay
44,240USD per yearReference period: May 2025
New York: statewide Security Guards occupation, SOC 33-9032, across industries and experience levels. Gross pay before deductions; local vacancies can pay differently. Annual pay is an annualised estimate.
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, published through O*NET OnLineMonthly equivalent of annual median
3,686.67USD per monthReference period: May 2025
New York: calculated as the published annual median divided by 12. This planning estimate assumes the annualised wage basis and is gross, before tax and deductions. Actual hours and monthly earnings vary.
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, published through O*NET OnLineDistinct security companies
No verified figureReference period: Not verified
A current unique-company total for New York has not been verified. The workplace figure counts employer establishments and can include multiple locations of the same business.
U.S. Census Bureau: County Business Patterns 2023, state dataHow to read this report
Industry counts and wages describe different populations. The business figure counts employer establishments where available. Wages describe an occupation across employers. Each monthly illustration shows its calculation and assumptions.
Your local training route
Complete eight hours of pre-assignment training before applying. After hiring, complete 16 hours of on-the-job training within 90 days, followed by eight-hour annual in-service training.
Official authority and local guidance
New York Department of State; Division of Criminal Justice ServicesLicensing guidance checked
Training providers to explore
Checked examples for this region. Confirm course approval, dates and the total price before enrolling.
The City College of New York, Continuing and Professional Studies
Course: Security guard pre-assignment course
Duration: Eight-hour pre-assignment course; a separate 16-hour on-the-job course is listed.
Published course price: Request the current total price, including any exam charges.
Sources & research notes
City College offers the eight-hour pre-assignment security guard course at its Manhattan campus, with an examination and completion certificate. It also lists the separate 16-hour on-the-job course. CUNY City College appears in New York's official approved-school dataset. Check the college's registration page for current class availability. Directory evidence checked 2026-09-16.
Employers to explore
These official recruitment portals let you search by town or region. Check that an employer has a suitable local vacancy before applying. The list is unranked.
Allied Universal
National recruitment directory. Select New York or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.
Search these job titles
- Security Officer
- Security Officer / Access Control
- Event Security
Online applications and local branch applications are available. The recruitment team may invite applicants to assessments, telephone screening or interviews.
Application route
- Choose a local opening and select Apply Now.
- Create an email-based profile and complete the application.
- Check email or text for next steps.
Securitas USA
National recruitment directory. Select New York or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.
Search these job titles
- Security Officer
- Security Guard
The published recruitment process includes an online application, interviews and background checks. Read each vacancy for site and state requirements.
Application route
- Open Explore Job Opportunities.
- Select the location and vacancy.
- Submit the application and follow interview instructions.
GardaWorld Security USA
National recruitment directory. Select New York or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.
Search these job titles
- Concierge Security Officer
- Response Security Officer
- Surveillance Security Officer
Its US search can filter location, job family and category, including officer, supervisor and flexible assignments.
Application route
- Search by city, state or ZIP.
- Read the duties and requirements.
- Select View Details & Apply and follow the application.
Prosegur USA
National recruitment directory. Select New York or your town to check availability. A local vacancy or employer presence has not been confirmed in this report.
Search these job titles
- Unarmed Security Officer
- Armed Security Officer
- Security Operations Center Officer
The US careers page links directly to Prosegur’s applicant system. Its listings cover different sites and armed or unarmed roles.
Application route
- Open Explore Career Opportunities.
- Choose a job title and location.
- Review the requirements and use the application option.
How hiring works
Use this as a starting point. Requirements depend on the role, employer and work location. Check the current vacancy and regulator before applying or paying for training.
Become a security guardChoose an approved school
Check DCJS approval and complete the eight-hour pre-assignment course.
View sourcePrepare your application
Review the age-18 minimum, identification requirements, fingerprint instructions, and eligibility disclosures.
View sourceSubmit to the Department of State
Provide the required application, fee, fingerprint evidence, and training certificate.
View sourceSchedule workplace training
Have your employer verify your registration and arrange the 16-hour course and annual training.
View source
Sources & research notes
- Licensing guidance was last checked on 2026-09-16. Check the linked authority for current eligibility, forms and fees.
- The workplace count is a 2023 business-statistics snapshot. It measures establishments in the guarding and patrol industry; the wage figures measure a wider occupation across industries.
- Recruitment links are unranked national search routes. Confirm local vacancies, pay, shifts and employer presence on the official vacancy page.
- Training examples come from the existing checked directory. Availability, tuition and licence status require confirmation before payment.
External sources may be in a different language.
- New York application requirements
- DCJS security guard training
- DCJS training FAQs
- U.S. Census Bureau: County Business Patterns 2023, state data
- Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, published through O*NET OnLine
- Allied Universal recruitment
- Securitas USA recruitment
- GardaWorld Security USA recruitment
- Prosegur USA recruitment
- The City College of New York, Continuing and Professional Studies course information
Turn your research into a next step.
Check the local entry route, then compare vacancies and employer requirements.