Good Guards Security License Holder (Advisory Position)

Goodwill Industries NYNJ; City of Mount Vernon (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Principal Security License Holder for a part-time, remote-friendly advisory role. The position involves overseeing licensing compliance and providing guidance without operational responsibilities. Candidates should have supervisory experience in security services, law enforcement, or military police, and a commitment to ethical leadership and inclusive hiring.

Benefits

Stipend provided ($1,000/month)

Full D&O liability protection

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• At least 2 years supervisory experience in licensed security services, law enforcement, or Military Police.
• Eligible to serve as a Principal under NYS GBL Article 7.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and inclusive hiring.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Principal for Good Guards’ license under New York State law.
• Complete required compliance and licensing paperwork.
• Provide strategic or compliance-related guidance to the executive team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security services knowledge

Ethical leadership

Community impact commitment

Job description

Principal Security License Holder (Advisory Role)
Part-Time | Stipend Provided | Remote-Friendly

Lead with Good Purpose

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo, love bringing the right people together to operationalize strategy for the good of others, and believe in the power and potential of people, we want to hear from you!

About Good Guards

Good Guards is a new mission-driven security staffing enterprise launched by Goodwill NYNJ. Our goal is to create stable, fair-wage jobs for New Yorkers who face barriers to employment — while offering high-quality, socially responsible guard services to our partners.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Principal Security License Holder to anchor our agency license and provide light industry oversight, as required under New York State General Business Law Article 7.

This is a low-commitment, high-impact advisory role ideal for a security professional who wants to give back without managing day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Principal for Good Guards’ license under New York State law
• Complete required compliance and licensing paperwork (approx. 2–4 hours/month)
• Provide periodic strategic or compliance-related guidance to our executive team
• Maintain active licensing and good standing with the NYS Department of State

Qualifications

• Required: At least 2 years supervisory experience in one of the following:
• Licensed security services
• Law enforcement
• Military Police (MP)
• Eligible to serve as a Principal under NYS GBL Article 7
• Commitment to ethical leadership, community impact, and inclusive hiring

Benefits

• Stipend provided ($1,000/ month)
• Full D&O (Directors & Officers) liability protection
• Mission-aligned opportunity to support inclusive employment in New York
• Flexible schedule; no operational responsibilities

You bring the Good in Goodwill

We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job, we would love to hear from you!

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