Guards for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
3-5 years50%More than 10 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $72,034 yearly
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Security Officer (Full-time)
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurityCustomer ServiceSecurity Guard
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsHospitalityArmed Security Guard
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardOC CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC Card+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCarpentrySecurity Guard
Montgomery, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardPERC CardCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSalesRetail SalesCustomer ServiceExecutive Protection
Montgomery, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRGuard CardOC CertificationAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLift TruckForkliftSecurity Guard Officer
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicensePERC CardFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingCash HandlingRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction Processing
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 54 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 guards?
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, security officer (full-time) and executive protection.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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