Guards for hire in Albany, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years26%Current company
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JanitronicsTime at current job
Less than 1 year27%1-2 years23%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albany, NY: $76,094 yearly
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Part time cleaner
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianCertified Medical Administrative AssistantCPRCNABLSSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCNABlood SamplingSanitation Driver
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipSchedule ManagementCleaningHousekeeping AssistanceSecurity Guard
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Electrician ApprenticeAEDClass D SecuritySkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsUnarmed Security Guard
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CDLGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPublic SpeakingForeign Language ProficiencySpanishTranslationSecurity Professional
Albany, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCHHAGuard CardDriver's LicensePERC CardOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAccess Control SystemsAccess Control ImplementationPhysical Access ControlAccess Control Management
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 44 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, unarmed security guard and security monitor.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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