Guards Security License Holder; Advisory Position

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 a passionate about challenging the status quo, loves bringing the right people together to operationalize strategy for the good of others, and believes in the power and potential of people, we want to hear from you!

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.

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.

• 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

• Required:
  At least 2 years supervisory experiencein 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

• 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!

If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to human resources