Guards for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
3-5 years16%6-10 years26%More than 10 years58%Current company
Allied Universal
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Time at current job
Less than a year9%1-2 years23%2-5 years57%
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Last updated: Sep 2, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $59,784 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,501 – $86,122 yearly
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Security Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Air Conditioning CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CServsafe+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationCertified Notary PublicFirearms LicenseCaregiver CertificationCosmetology LicenseAED+20 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsService Technician ExperienceBarista ExperienceArmed Security Officer
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardIICRC CertificationBaton PermitHealthcare Provider CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipLift TruckSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseCDLAEDCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianSchool Bus EndorsementX Endorsement+20 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedReal Estate LicensePERC CardDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceHeavy LiftingPublic SpeakingSecurity Guard
Brookhaven, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsHigh-End SalesTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 48 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 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 and armed security officer.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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