Guards for hire in Austin, TX
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED79%Associate's degree13%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
3-5 years16%6-10 years28%More than 10 years56%Current company
Allied Universal
Andy Frain Services
Good Guard Security IncTime at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years16%2-5 years42%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Austin, TX: $70,011 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,800 – $84,801 yearly
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Security Guard
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Wilderness First Responder CertificationGuard CardLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationFlagger Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLoss PreventionSecurity Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
IV CertificationGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCPRSecurity
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipSecurity Officer
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardConfined Space CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC Card+9 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperiencePublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSoCOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardCertified Coding AssociateDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantArmed Security License+13 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceLiscend security guard
Austin, Texas
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardCDLAEDClass D SecurityCertified Dietary Manager+6 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceHeavy Lifting
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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, time management and organizational skills.
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 armed guard/driver.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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