Security licences and certifications
What each credential is, who needs it, and how many GuardLink jobs ask for it.
Required is not the same as preferred
Some of these are required by law to work as a guard in New York. Others are issued by an authority but only needed for particular duties. And some are simply things individual employers like to see. GuardLink labels every credential so you can tell which is which before spending money on a course.
- Official requirement
16 Hour On-the-Job Training Course
Training completed after you start working as a guard.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official requirement
8 Hour Annual In-Service Training Course
Refresher training that keeps your registration current.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official requirement
8 Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course
The introductory course taken before your first security assignment.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official requirement
Security Guard Registration
The state registration, often called a security guard license, that lets you work as a guard anywhere in New York State.
71 live jobs mention this · 71 prefer it
- Official, required for certain duties
47 Hour Firearms Training Course
The firearms course required to work an armed security post.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official, required for certain duties
8 Hour Annual Firearms Training Course
The yearly firearms refresher for armed guards.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official, required for certain duties
Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment
Fire watch duty while a building's fire protection system is out of service.
2 live jobs mention this · 2 prefer it
- Official, required for certain duties
Fire and Life Safety Director
A senior FDNY certificate for directing fire and life safety operations in a building.
13 live jobs mention this · 13 prefer it
- Official, required for certain duties
Fire Guard for Shelters
Fire guard duty at shelter facilities.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official, required for certain duties
Fire Guard for Torch Operations
Fire watch during torch and other hot work operations.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official, required for certain duties
Indoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel
Fire safety duties at an indoor place of assembly.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official, required for certain duties
New York State Pistol Permit
A pistol permit issued by your local licensing authority.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official, required for certain duties
Supervise and Fire Guard Boatyards and Marinas
Fire guard duty at boatyards and marinas.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Official, required for certain duties
Temporary Indoor / Outdoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel
Fire safety duties at temporary indoor or outdoor places of assembly.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Employer preference
Driver's License
A valid driver's license.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Common industry certification
AED Certification
Automated external defibrillator training.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Common industry certification
CPR Certification
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Common industry certification
First Aid Certification
Basic first aid certification.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Common industry certification
OSHA 10-Hour
A 10 hour workplace safety course.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
- Common industry certification
OSHA 30-Hour
A 30 hour workplace safety course.
No live GuardLink jobs mention this yet.
GuardLink indexes these credentials to help you understand job listings. It is not a licensing authority and does not issue, verify or renew any credential.