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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 13%
Organizational Skills 9%
Leadership 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 84%
Associate's degree 6%
Bachelor's degree 6%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 2%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 16%

Current company

City of Austin
Priebe Security Services, Inc
5 STAR Event Services

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 28%
1-2 years 33%
2-5 years 31%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,628 profiles for Guards in Austin, TX

Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Austin, TX: $65,317 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,804$80,795 yearly

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Security Officer

Austin, TX

Licenses & certifications

Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardSecurityClass D SecurityPassenger EndorsementTS/SCI

Skills

Communication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceSoCOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime Management

Security Officer

Austin, TX

Licenses & certifications

IV CertificationGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License

Skills

Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCPR

Security Guard

Austin, TX

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEMT Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsMathematical AptitudeOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPublic Speaking

Security Officer

Austin, TX

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCDL aArmed Security License

Skills

Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDirect Support

Security Guard

Austin, TX

Licenses & certifications

TABC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationBaton PermitDriver's License

Skills

Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis Skills

Private armed Security Officer

Austin, TX

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardCertified Compensation ProfessionalEMT CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's License

Skills

Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership

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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 leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?

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 officer and private 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 Austin, TX, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 15 years of professional experience.

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