Guards for hire in Asheville, NC

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills11%
    Time Management9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED65%
    Bachelor's degree13%
    Master's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than 1 year2%
    1-2 years8%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    AARK Logistics, LLC
    Admiral Security Services - Professional Armed Security
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year31%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Asheville, NC: $73,722 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $51,116$106,327 yearly

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  • EVS Attendant

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping Assistance
  • Customer Service

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipBarista ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising Experience
  • Armed Security Officer

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardX-Ray CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • LVA Production Supervisor

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Quality ManagementQA/QCOSHA 10Gd&tQuality SystemsTraining

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager Experience
  • Flagger/Traffic Control

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadership
  • Armed Security Officer

    Asheville, North Carolina

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardOC CertificationFirearm HandlingFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership

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What's the average time to fill a guard role?

The average time to fill a guard role is 42 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: 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: armed security officer, customer service and flagger/traffic control.

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 Asheville, NC, 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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