Guards for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Associate's degree22%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years8%6-10 years36%Current company
Allied Universal
P4 Security Solutions
Time at current job
Less than a year28%1-2 years28%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $71,621 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardOC CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC Card+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCarpentrySecurity Officer
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationPERC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)Security Guard
Montgomery, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC Card+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSurveillanceSecurityLoss PreventionPublic RelationsSurveillance EquipmentSecurity Guard
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseClass G SecurityArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSurveillancesecurity guard
Warrenville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardCDL C+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAllied Security Guard
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIAEDEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's License+2 moreSkills
SecuritySurveillanceLoss PreventionMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMechanical Knowledge
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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, PERC Card 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, allied security guard and gate guard.
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 Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 19 years of professional experience.
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