Guards for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree10%Associate's degree5%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Walmart
Time at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years33%
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Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $63,632 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,799 – $86,519 yearly
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Level III Security Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsShimmel security
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTurret Guard and Vault Guard
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseCPRDriver's License+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsMobile DevicesSecurity Guard Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
CMHCEMR/EHRCTRSCertified Nursing Assistant IIATR-BCEMR Systems+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingCustodian Worker
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseAEDClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsEHSOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 50 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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, police officer-certified police officer and turret guard and vault guard.
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 Albuquerque, NM, 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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