Security Specialist Jobs in New York
Security Specialist jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in financial services, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure protection from entry-level analysts through senior security architects. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where employers like JPMorgan Chase, Northwell Health, and IBM maintain large security operations. The most sought-after specialties in the state include cybersecurity analysis, physical security operations, and information security compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Campus Security Specialist, Level 2 (Fire Life Safety Director) - Provisional to Permanent
GENERAL DUTIES
Level I
Under general supervision of the College Security Director or designee, incumbents will be assigned to perform various campus duties of a specialized nature in one or more of the areas listed below. All incumbents perform related duties, including post-audit reviews to ascertain program effectiveness.
Incumbents in this title, when assigned to specialization of campus physical security such as intrusion detection, photo identification, access control and the like, will provide oversight to the system design and specification activity as well as to the contract design, bidding and letting, and project management functions.
Incumbents in this title, when assigned to security staff training and development, will conduct and provide oversight to campus in-service training programs, will coordinate campus participation in University-sponsored training programs, and will ensure that all training related to licenses and certifications is current.
- Serves as equipment specialist for CCTV, lighting, access control, fire alert, or other safety, alarm, or end of line surveillance systems; assisting in the formulation of college system designs; consulting with vendors; serving as liaison in the purchase, installation, maintenance, repair, and/or operation of such systems.
- Serves as fire safety specialist and/or standpipe liaison: identifying college needs with regard to safety preparedness; assisting in the formulation of college personal safety programs such as emergency evacuation plans and fire safety plans; conducting staff safety training in internal operating procedures, use of fire extinguishers and other safety devices, etc.
- Serves as locking specialist: assists in determining college needs for various types of physical plant security; researches and investigates new locking products, mechanisms, devices, and technologies; ascertains the capabilities of various locking systems in view of college needs for secure classrooms, storage vaults, laboratories, offices, learning centers, etc.; provides direction to the college lock shop, or equivalent.
- Serves as physical security specialist in other designated area of college security and safety.
- Serves as training and development specialist for security staff on campus: reviewing new areas or procedures, operations, and protocols; determining staff needs; identifying appropriate subject matter and training techniques; planning, scheduling and/or conducting programs; evaluating training effectiveness. Also serves as liaison to University-sponsored training and development programs. Also monitors staff licenses and certifications to determine status and assure correctness and validity. Also conducts roll-call training.
Level II
- Reporting to the College Security Director or designee, as part of the College public safety team, serves as the Fire Safety Director for the College responsible for developing, implementing and keeping current a Fire Safety Plan for all facilities; overseeing and staffing Fire command stations; providing liaison to the Fire Department during operations; and notifying building occupants and directing evacuation during fire or emergency. Additional duties will include: recruiting, training and supervising all Fire Safety personnel including Deputy Directors, Fire Brigade, Floor Wardens, Building Evacuation Supervisors, etc.; coordinating fire safety matters with OSHA Coordinator, Campus Facilities and Building and Grounds; conducting, supervising and evaluating fire drills; performing all inspections as required by law; and maintaining all pertinent records. Performs related work.
- Reporting to the Deputy University Security Director or designee is responsible for coordinating and developing University wide security training for sworn and non-sworn personnel. Monitors and maintains required training and re-certification programs to ensure compliance with University and New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) guidelines. Provides liaison and support to the training and development coordinators and guidance on training assessment and evaluation process. Oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of a university wide training database and the maintenance of all records as required by law. Serves as principle coordinator for licensing requirements under NYPD Special Patrolman and NYS Security Guard Act. May supervise subordinate personnel. Performs related work.
CONTRACT TITLE
Campus Security Specialist
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Brooklyn College is a senior college within the City University of New York system consisting of a large thirty-five-acre campus, located in the Midwood section of Brooklyn. There are fifteen buildings, including two off-campus locations. Brooklyn College has over 14,000 enrolled students. The college community consists of a very diverse and balanced ethnic demographic. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for all.
Brooklyn College Public Safety Department is seeking a Fire Life Safety Director to develop and maintain a comprehensive Fire Safety Plan for campus facilities. Reporting to the Director of Public Safety or their designee, this position oversees multiple campus buildings and includes responsibilities such as leading fire command operations, collaborating with the Fire Department during emergency responses, and ensuring effective evacuation procedures.
Important Note: Continued employment is contingent upon taking and passing the appropriate civil service examination when it is offered and score high enough to be reachable on the civil service list. When a civil service list is established, the College is required to make probable permanent appointments from the certified list to fill all positions including those held by provisional and/or temporary employees. For more information, visit https://www.cuny.edu/employment/civil-service/.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Level I
- Possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent and
(a) Two (2) years as a CUNY Campus Public Safety Sergeant or,
(b) Seven (7) years full-time experience in security, law enforcement, public safety, or a related field, or the equivalent experience in a technical field utilizing similar skills, competencies and/or equipment.
- Possession of those special licenses, permits, or certificates as may be required by certification authorities in the field of specialization, to be specified in the job posting.
Substitutions:
-
Possession of an associate degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited institution of higher education may substitute for two (2) years of required generic work experience.
-
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education may substitute for four (4) years of the required generic work experience.
Note: All applicants must have no less than three (3) years progressively responsible duties directly related to the functional specialization of either physical security or security training and development.
Level II
In addition to the minimum qualification stated above, candidates for Level II must have one of the following:
-
Those serving as Fire Life and Safety Director must have two additional years of work experience in a position with fire safety management related duties and obtain all required certifications to serve as Fire Life and Safety Director (F-89 Certificate);
-
Those serving as a University Training and Development Coordinator must have two additional years of work experience in a position with oversight and/or coordination of security training and development related duties. At the discretion of the University Public Safety Director may be required to obtain/maintain Peace Officer Status and certification from DCJS as a Peace Officer instructor.
Note: Persons serving in this title are subject to a satisfactory background investigation, which may include but is not limited to criminal history review, drug tests, driving record review, work history verification, reference checks, etc. Persons serving in this title are also subject to re-fingerprinting and re-investigation every five years.
At the discretion of the college appointing officer, those CUNY employees appointed to this title from a CUNY Peace Officer position may be permitted to retain CUNY Peace Officer Status.
Only those employees holding the position of College Security Specialist Level 2 are eligible for promotion to Assistant College Security Director.
COMPENSATION
-
New Hire: $73,732**
-
Incumbent: $83,317
For new hires to CUNY classified civil service positions, this amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting form outside our system, please visit https://cuny.jobs/campus/brooklyn-college/jobs/.
Applicants should provide a cover letter and resume addressing how their experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job posting. All application materials must be submitted in .docx or .pdf format.
CLOSING DATE
July 20, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32103
Location: Brooklyn College
Campus Security Specialist, Level 2 (Fire Life Safety Director) - Provisional to Permanent
GENERAL DUTIES
Level I
Under general supervision of the College Security Director or designee, incumbents will be assigned to perform various campus duties of a specialized nature in one or more of the areas listed below. All incumbents perform related duties, including post-audit reviews to ascertain program effectiveness.
Incumbents in this title, when assigned to specialization of campus physical security such as intrusion detection, photo identification, access control and the like, will provide oversight to the system design and specification activity as well as to the contract design, bidding and letting, and project management functions.
Incumbents in this title, when assigned to security staff training and development, will conduct and provide oversight to campus in-service training programs, will coordinate campus participation in University-sponsored training programs, and will ensure that all training related to licenses and certifications is current.
- Serves as equipment specialist for CCTV, lighting, access control, fire alert, or other safety, alarm, or end of line surveillance systems; assisting in the formulation of college system designs; consulting with vendors; serving as liaison in the purchase, installation, maintenance, repair, and/or operation of such systems.
- Serves as fire safety specialist and/or standpipe liaison: identifying college needs with regard to safety preparedness; assisting in the formulation of college personal safety programs such as emergency evacuation plans and fire safety plans; conducting staff safety training in internal operating procedures, use of fire extinguishers and other safety devices, etc.
- Serves as locking specialist: assists in determining college needs for various types of physical plant security; researches and investigates new locking products, mechanisms, devices, and technologies; ascertains the capabilities of various locking systems in view of college needs for secure classrooms, storage vaults, laboratories, offices, learning centers, etc.; provides direction to the college lock shop, or equivalent.
- Serves as physical security specialist in other designated area of college security and safety.
- Serves as training and development specialist for security staff on campus: reviewing new areas or procedures, operations, and protocols; determining staff needs; identifying appropriate subject matter and training techniques; planning, scheduling and/or conducting programs; evaluating training effectiveness. Also serves as liaison to University-sponsored training and development programs. Also monitors staff licenses and certifications to determine status and assure correctness and validity. Also conducts roll-call training.
Level II
- Reporting to the College Security Director or designee, as part of the College public safety team, serves as the Fire Safety Director for the College responsible for developing, implementing and keeping current a Fire Safety Plan for all facilities; overseeing and staffing Fire command stations; providing liaison to the Fire Department during operations; and notifying building occupants and directing evacuation during fire or emergency. Additional duties will include: recruiting, training and supervising all Fire Safety personnel including Deputy Directors, Fire Brigade, Floor Wardens, Building Evacuation Supervisors, etc.; coordinating fire safety matters with OSHA Coordinator, Campus Facilities and Building and Grounds; conducting, supervising and evaluating fire drills; performing all inspections as required by law; and maintaining all pertinent records. Performs related work.
- Reporting to the Deputy University Security Director or designee is responsible for coordinating and developing University wide security training for sworn and non-sworn personnel. Monitors and maintains required training and re-certification programs to ensure compliance with University and New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) guidelines. Provides liaison and support to the training and development coordinators and guidance on training assessment and evaluation process. Oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of a university wide training database and the maintenance of all records as required by law. Serves as principle coordinator for licensing requirements under NYPD Special Patrolman and NYS Security Guard Act. May supervise subordinate personnel. Performs related work.
CONTRACT TITLE
Campus Security Specialist
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Brooklyn College is a senior college within the City University of New York system consisting of a large thirty-five-acre campus, located in the Midwood section of Brooklyn. There are fifteen buildings, including two off-campus locations. Brooklyn College has over 14,000 enrolled students. The college community consists of a very diverse and balanced ethnic demographic. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for all.
Brooklyn College Public Safety Department is seeking a Fire Life Safety Director to develop and maintain a comprehensive Fire Safety Plan for campus facilities. Reporting to the Director of Public Safety or their designee, this position oversees multiple campus buildings and includes responsibilities such as leading fire command operations, collaborating with the Fire Department during emergency responses, and ensuring effective evacuation procedures.
Important Note: Continued employment is contingent upon taking and passing the appropriate civil service examination when it is offered and score high enough to be reachable on the civil service list. When a civil service list is established, the College is required to make probable permanent appointments from the certified list to fill all positions including those held by provisional and/or temporary employees. For more information, visit https://www.cuny.edu/employment/civil-service/.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Level I
- Possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent and
(a) Two (2) years as a CUNY Campus Public Safety Sergeant or,
(b) Seven (7) years full-time experience in security, law enforcement, public safety, or a related field, or the equivalent experience in a technical field utilizing similar skills, competencies and/or equipment.
- Possession of those special licenses, permits, or certificates as may be required by certification authorities in the field of specialization, to be specified in the job posting.
Substitutions:
-
Possession of an associate degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited institution of higher education may substitute for two (2) years of required generic work experience.
-
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education may substitute for four (4) years of the required generic work experience.
Note: All applicants must have no less than three (3) years progressively responsible duties directly related to the functional specialization of either physical security or security training and development.
Level II
In addition to the minimum qualification stated above, candidates for Level II must have one of the following:
-
Those serving as Fire Life and Safety Director must have two additional years of work experience in a position with fire safety management related duties and obtain all required certifications to serve as Fire Life and Safety Director (F-89 Certificate);
-
Those serving as a University Training and Development Coordinator must have two additional years of work experience in a position with oversight and/or coordination of security training and development related duties. At the discretion of the University Public Safety Director may be required to obtain/maintain Peace Officer Status and certification from DCJS as a Peace Officer instructor.
Note: Persons serving in this title are subject to a satisfactory background investigation, which may include but is not limited to criminal history review, drug tests, driving record review, work history verification, reference checks, etc. Persons serving in this title are also subject to re-fingerprinting and re-investigation every five years.
At the discretion of the college appointing officer, those CUNY employees appointed to this title from a CUNY Peace Officer position may be permitted to retain CUNY Peace Officer Status.
Only those employees holding the position of College Security Specialist Level 2 are eligible for promotion to Assistant College Security Director.
COMPENSATION
-
New Hire: $73,732**
-
Incumbent: $83,317
For new hires to CUNY classified civil service positions, this amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting form outside our system, please visit https://cuny.jobs/campus/brooklyn-college/jobs/.
Applicants should provide a cover letter and resume addressing how their experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job posting. All application materials must be submitted in .docx or .pdf format.
CLOSING DATE
July 20, 2026
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32103
Location: Brooklyn College
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Security Specialist Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wegmans Food Markets4
- Bank of America2
- City University of New York2
- M&T Bank2
- Target2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail6
- Technology & Software5
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Education2
- Investment & Asset Management2
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security specialist jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Security Guard registration or unarmed/armed guard license where applicable
- Relevant certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM for cybersecurity-focused roles
- Prior experience in physical security, IT security operations, or law enforcement environments
- Familiarity with security information and event management platforms and monitoring tools
- Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or NIST guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments, incident response, and security audits
Security Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security specialist in New York?
The path depends on whether you are pursuing physical security or cybersecurity. For physical security roles, New York State requires registration through the New York State Department of State, which administers the Security Guard license for unarmed guards and a separate armed guard registration. Cybersecurity-focused positions typically require a relevant degree and industry certifications. Most employers in New York expect at least a high school diploma for physical roles and a bachelor's degree for technical positions.
How much do security specialists make in New York?
Security specialists in New York earn a median of about $83,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,960 for the lowest 10% to over $144,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire security specialists in New York?
Employers hiring security specialists in New York right now include Wegmans Food Markets, Bank of America, and City University of New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's dense concentration of financial institutions, hospital systems, and government agencies makes it one of the most consistent markets in the country for security hiring at every level.
Which New York cities have the most security specialist jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Rochester account for the most security specialist openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its financial services headquarters, hospital networks, and government facilities, while Albany draws heavily from state government agencies and capital-region employers, and Buffalo's growing healthcare and manufacturing sectors sustain steady demand outside the metro.
Are there remote security specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, but only for certain types of roles. About 8% of security specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the split between desk-based cybersecurity work and on-site physical security positions. Roles focused on threat analysis, security operations center monitoring, and compliance tend to be the most remote-friendly, while site security and guard positions require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a security specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a physical security or security operations center analyst role, where New York employers regularly hire candidates without deep experience. Large hospital systems like Northwell Health and NYC Health + Hospitals often post entry-level security officer positions with on-the-job training. Obtaining a New York State Security Guard registration immediately makes you eligible for most physical roles, while a CompTIA Security+ certification opens doors to junior cybersecurity analyst positions at financial and technology firms.
Where can I find and apply to security specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to security specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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