Guards for hire in Akron, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED82%Bachelor's degree7%Vocational or technical training7%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Akron, OH: $68,620 yearly
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Security Guard
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationPeace Officer CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Guard
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardTeaching CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseFire Alarm LicenseDriver's License+17 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementAsset Protection
Norton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportMilitaryLaw EnforcementUnarmed Security Officer
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantNon-CDL Class CCCMA CertificationPesticide Applicator's LicenseRMA+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingOhmmeterOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFacilities ManagementSecurity Guard
Akron, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CPIDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceClient ServicesCustomer SupportConflict ManagementHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 54 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
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, fast food worker and unarmed security officer.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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