Guards for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED65%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years30%More than 10 years62%Current company
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Andy Frain Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year14%1-2 years11%2-5 years51%
Browse Indeed's database of 12,475 profiles for Guards in Atlanta, GA
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $59,468 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,621 – $87,059 yearly
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Security Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsHigh-End SalesTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Decatur, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardChild Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSchedule ManagementEnglishArmed Security Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelDriver's LicenseWord EmbeddingsSpreadsheetsCosmetology LicenseSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsArmed Security Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CriminologyOC CertificationGuard CardAct 120First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsArmed Transport Guard LLV
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantArmed Security LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCPRLaw EnforcementAdministrative ExperienceFront Desk
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 41 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, First Aid Certification and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, armed security guard and armed guard and training compliance supervisor.
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 Atlanta, GA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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