Guards for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years24%Current company
Allied Universal
Aegis Defense Services LLC
Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years21%2-5 years45%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,658 profiles for Guards in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $57,304 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,816 – $73,272 yearly
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Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Medical AssistantCCMA CertificationCPRSecret ClearanceBLSSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OfficeArmed Security Officer
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceFood PreparationSecurity Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DCHHAFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipLift TruckSecurity Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseLifeguard ExperienceCertified Pool OperatorFirearms License+15 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceCampus Security Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSORAFirearms License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPallet JackShipping & ReceivingInventory ControlJanitor and Cleaner
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeCrane CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 47 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, Guard Card and Firearms License.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, security guard (unarmed) and unarmed 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 Birmingham, AL, 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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