Security Guard - Multiple Openings in NYC

Security Guard - Multiple Openings in NYC

New York, United States

Company
HELP USA
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Multiple Locations in NYC

What You'll Do

As a Safety Monitor (Security Guard) with HELP USA, you'll help ensure a safe and secure environment at your assigned location. You'll be the first contact with our residents when they enter one of our buildings. In addition to ensuring residents' safety and protecting property, you'll help our residents and guests feel welcome and set the tone for their stay. As a member of our security team, it's critical that you're alert, vigilant, attentive to detail, and courteous to all of our residents. Your responsibilities will include patrolling facility grounds, maintaining accurate documentation, and preparing incident reports when necessary.

Schedule
• Openings for all shifts.
• Overnight schedules available.
• A regular 40-hour per week schedule with two consecutive days off weekly.

Opportunity
• Great opportunities for advancement. Most of our Safety Directors ($60k+/year) started as Safety Monitors.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:
• New York State security guard license is required.
• FDNY F-02 (30 days from date of hire to obtain).
• Compassion for people facing life adversity.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness is preferred, but not required.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state, and local laws.

We Have GREAT BENEFITS!
• Health insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision) and Life Insurance provided by the Union
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 2 weeks of annual vacation accrue from Day 1.
• 3 weeks of yearly vacation starting at the beginning of the 2nd full year.
• 12 paid holidays, 3 paid personal days, 7 paid sick days (with unused sick days carrying forward), and a 401 (k) plan with company contributions, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Educational Achievement Award for employees completing educational & certification milestones.
• Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care expenses
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee Referral Bonus

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs in United States

Q What is the median annual salary for security guards in the United States in 2026?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for security guards at $37,860 in May 2023, projected to $41,500 in 2026 based on 3% annual wage growth. Entry-level wages start at $29,190 annually, while experienced guards earn up to $60,180. Full-time positions average 2,080 hours per year at $20 per hour.
Q What work visa do non-US citizens need for security guard jobs?
USCIS issues H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural roles like unarmed security guards, with a FY2026 base cap of 66,000 visas plus up to 64,716 supplemental. Employers must file DOL Form ETA-9142B certification proving insufficient US workers. Processing fee is $530 per petition as of 2026.
Q What education or experience is required for entry-level security guard jobs?
Bureau of Labor Statistics states no formal education beyond high school diploma is required for most security guard positions. No prior experience is needed, with employers providing 1-8 weeks of on-the-job training. Background checks are mandatory in 90% of jobs.
Q What documents do I need to apply and start working as a security guard?
DOL mandates Form I-9 employment eligibility verification using List A (e.g., US passport) or List B+C (e.g., driver's license + Social Security card). Most employers require a state ID, resume, and criminal background check costing $50 average. Drug test is standard for 75% of positions.
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