Guards for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
3-5 years20%6-10 years22%More than 10 years58%Current company
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3DTime at current job
Less than a year34%1-2 years16%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 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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Security Guard Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Safety ProfessionalAEDFirst Aid CertificationPest Control LicenseOSHA 10+6 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismService Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarLevel 1 Security Guard
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRCNASkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsConflict ManagementShimmel security
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementArmed Security Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationBICSI CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)OSHAConfined Space CertificationOwner/Operator
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipRoom Attendant/Housekeeping
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRClass DGuard CardPatient ResuscitationDriver's LicenseFirst Aid+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCaregivingProviding Care for Clients
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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 leadership.
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: uber eats driver, owner/operator 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 17 years of professional experience.
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