Guards for hire in Baltimore, MD

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Leadership7%
    Supervising Experience7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED86%
    Associate's degree12%
    Bachelor's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years34%
    More than 10 years56%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    S A F E Management
    1st Class Security Services
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year15%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years35%

Browse Indeed's database of 17,152 profiles for Guards in Baltimore, MD

Last updated: Aug 21, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Baltimore, MD: $62,023 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $55,222$69,662 yearly

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  • Armed Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA Type IIIGuard CardEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIEPA 608 Technician Certification+15 more

    Skills

    Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadPacking
  • Security Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPacking
  • Security Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    OC CertificationGuard CardBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security License+7 more

    Skills

    EnglishExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesFood PreparationMedication AdministrationIndividual Group Counseling
  • Armed Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardCertified Notary PublicHeartsaver CertificationFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+10 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadership
  • Security Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperiencePayroll
  • Armed Guard

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceManagementKitchen Management

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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, leadership and supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?

Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to guards?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, armed guard and UMMC security 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 Baltimore, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 17 years of professional experience.

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