Guards for hire in Allentown, PA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills7%Heavy Lifting7%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Bachelor's degree17%Associate's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
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DSI Security Services
Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
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Last updated: Sep 27, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Allentown, PA: $56,503 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,137 – $67,730 yearly
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Security Guard
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DOC CertificationHeartsaver CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedPeace Officer Certification+10 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Act 120Firearms LicenseAct 235BLSSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAssemblyEMT-Paramedic
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardEPA Type IFundamentals of EngineeringFirearms LicenseDriver's License+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsLift TruckSecurity Officer JFK Airport
Orefield, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPRLife & Health Insurance License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime ManagementMicrosoft OutlookSecurity Officer
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRCDL BForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperiencePackingPackagingSecurity Guard
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceBarista Experience
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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, organizational skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, CPR 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, flagger/traffic control and security officer JFK airport.
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 Allentown, PA, 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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