Security Guard for Retail Store 61st Street Manhattan

Security Guard for Retail Store 61st Street Manhattan


Company
Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
20 an hour
Posted
16 hours ago
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.

Job Description

Position Title: Security Location:

Reports To: Office Manager Cost Center:

General Purpose: In a few brief sentences summarize the primary duties and responsibilities.

Monitors and secures entire program premises, staff and participants. Reports all incidents on the premises to management.

Essential Functions: Describe the intrinsic job duties that define the core responsibilities of the job.

· Protects and secures program premises

· Monitors participants and staff activities on daily basis

· Defuse difficult situations between staff and or participants as needed

· Document incidents regarding staff and participant conflicts on premises

· Monitor area where participants await police/paramedics arrival

· Assigned Fire Guard: if fire is on premises make sure all clients/staff are safely removed from the premises

· Maintain and ensure HIPAA confidentiality of records (daily)

· Keeps immediate supervisor well-informed of activities, efforts/results and identify potential problems; recommends corrective actions to immediate supervisor

· Respects confidentiality in discussing organizational/program, participant, staff and volunteer matters

· Assists in other duties as needed and directed by management

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: Describe the skills, knowledge and abilities required. Include minimum educational and experience requirements and preferences.

· High School Diploma or GED preferred

· Computer Skills: Microsoft Word preferred

· Strong team player, flexible, energetic

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to defuse difficult situations and mediate situations for positive resolution/outcome

· Fire Guard certificate.

Scope of Responsibility & Positions Supervised: Where applicable describes level of authority, decision making discretion, consequences of actions, supervisory and fiscal responsibility. Provide metrics where possible. Level of supervision received.

Directs staff in order to avoid harmful situations. Must intuitively monitor premises and use good judgment to defuse conflict or tense situations. Should recognize potentially dangerous situations and be able to divert attention from such situations. Must have knowledge of office layout and be ready to respond to potentially dangerous situations.

Special Working Conditions: Describe unusual working conditions or environmental factors.

Requires some physical capability

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Q What is the minimum wage for Security Guard Jobs in United States?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for security guard jobs in United States is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Security guards receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40 in a workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This federal floor applies nationwide with no exceptions for the occupation.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants for security guard jobs must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED as of 2026. No prior paid experience is required for entry-level unarmed positions though a clean criminal background check is mandatory. Armed guard roles additionally require state-specific firearms training completed before hire.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, applicants must submit a completed I-9 form with proof of identity and work authorization such as a U.S. passport or driver's license plus Social Security card. A state-issued guard registration card and recent background check results are also required before starting work in 2026. Employers file these documents within three business days of hire.
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As per the U.S. Department of Labor, security guards work a standard 40 hours per week with shifts typically limited to eight consecutive hours as of 2026. Full-time employees receive at least 40 hours of paid sick leave annually plus employer-sponsored health coverage after 30 days under ACA rules. Overtime is paid for any hours beyond 40 in a workweek.
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