Guards for hire in Atlanta, GA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership7%Time Management6%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Associate's degree11%Vocational or technical training11%Years of experience
3-5 years40%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Allied Universal
U S Army
Andy frain
Time at current job
2-5 years80%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 19,079 profiles for Guards in Atlanta, GA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Atlanta, GA: $64,255 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,139 – $82,344 yearly
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Army National Guard – 88M Motor Transport Operator
Conley, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Decatur, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingSecurtiy Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationNon-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRetail Sales TransactionsSecurity Guard
Atlanta, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Baton PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardLow Voltage LicenseArmed Security LicenseCertified Safety Professional+21 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceEHSSecurity Guard
Decatur, Georgia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDocumentation HandlingDocument Management
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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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
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, security guard and army national guard – 88M motor transport operator.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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