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Long Island security jobs: where the demand is in 2026
A snapshot of which Long Island posts are hiring right now, what they pay, and what licenses they require.
Long Island security jobs: where the demand is in 2026
Hiring on Long Island is strongest in three areas right now.
Construction site security
Big demand from Suffolk County build sites. Standard rate $18 to $22 per hour for unarmed posts.
Healthcare facility security
Hospitals and clinics are staffing up after the 2025 NY workplace-violence prevention act. Most posts want an unarmed SGL plus basic de-escalation training. Pay starts around $20.
Retail loss prevention
Steady demand in Nassau County. Some posts want plainclothes experience.