Guards for hire in Albany, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED75%Associate's degree15%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services US
AEGIS Security & Investigations, Inc
Time at current job
Less than a year20%1-2 years17%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $76,094 yearly
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Security Guard
Troy, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityEPA Type IIDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass G Security+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementFront Loader TruckEMT ExperienceSchedule ManagementSanitationSecurity Guard
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardClass D SecurityDrivingDriver's LicenseClean Driving RecordSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecuritySurveillanceLoss PreventionCall Center Agent
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianHealthcare Provider CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing Assistant+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipJanitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceLead Technician
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardIICRC CertificationConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10CPR+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsInvestigative Background ChecksBackground Check Investigation TechniquesUnarmed Security Guard
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerBoard Certified Behavior AnalystGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityRBT Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHigh-End SalesLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLoss Prevention Officer
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicQ ClearanceBaton PermitLoss Prevention Qualified+10 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising Experience
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 47 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: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, janitorial/driver and security professional.
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 Albany, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 20 years of professional experience.
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