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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 12%
Organizational Skills 10%
Time Management 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 76%
Associate's degree 10%
Master's degree 4%

Years of experience

1-2 years 8%
3-5 years 12%
6-10 years 32%

Current company

Allied Universal
Securitas
Monterrey Security

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 22%
1-2 years 28%
2-5 years 34%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,937 profiles for Guards in Aurora, IL

Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $71,646 yearly

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Security Guard

Montgomery, IL

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC Card

Skills

Communication SkillsSurveillanceSecurityLoss PreventionPublic RelationsSurveillance Equipment

Gate Guard

Oswego, IL

Licenses & certifications

Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementmacOSMicrosoft Word

Warehouse Associate

Yorkville, IL

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC Card

Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)

Security Guard/Customer Service

Naperville, IL

Licenses & certifications

BCBAGuard CardRegistered DietitianFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's License

Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSalesStockingEnglish

Allied Universal Security Officer

Yorkville, IL

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL aCPR

Skills

Communication SkillsWorking with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills

Security Guard

North Aurora, IL

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardCPRForklift Certification

Skills

Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceManagementCustomer ServiceDecision MakingSecurity

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What's the average time to fill a guard role?

The average time to fill a guard role is 44 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 universal security officer 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 12 years of professional experience.

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