Guards for hire in Albuquerque, NM
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Associate's degree6%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than 1 year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years14%Current company
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ABQ BioParkTime at current job
Less than 1 year29%1-2 years26%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Albuquerque, NM: $72,947 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $58,605 – $90,799 yearly
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Custodian Worker
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationHeartsaver CertificationHealthcare Provider CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity Officer
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationJourneyman LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipPublic SpeakingMaterials HandlingFrame CarpentryOSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Security Guard
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRLife & Health Insurance LicenseSecret ClearanceSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsGrocery Store ExperienceEhp
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirearm HandlingBaton PermitFirearms LicenseSelf-Defense Class InstructionCMTSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipPublic SpeakingSecurity
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass G SecuritySkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingSurveillance MonitoringSurveillanceArmed Courier
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordComputer OperationMicrosoft Excel
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
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: security guard, custodian worker 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 11 years of professional experience.
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