Guards for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years16%6-10 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld
Ohio Security System Inc
Time at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years19%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $68,428 yearly
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Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseCDL B+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceSecurity Guard
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardTeaching CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseFire Alarm LicenseDriver's License+12 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceArmed Security Officer
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceDental Assistant
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationCoronal Polish CertificateRadiation Health & Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseRadiology Certification+7 moreSkills
Public SpeakingHeavy LiftingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsDocumentation ToolsArmed Security Officer
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecuritySurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantNon-CDL Class CCCMA CertificationPesticide Applicator's LicenseRMA+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining Experience
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a guard include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, armed security officer and dental assistant.
What level of education is common for a guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a guard in Akron, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 23 years of professional experience.
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