Guards for hire in Birmingham, AL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills11%Time Management10%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree10%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Walden Security
Army National Guard
Time at current job
Less than 1 year27%1-2 years11%2-5 years49%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,364 profiles for Guards in Birmingham, AL
Last updated: Jul 13, 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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Advanced Medical Support Assistant
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Medical AssistantCCMA CertificationCPRSecret ClearanceBLSSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsMicrosoft OfficeFront End Services
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceMaintenance Worker
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityFood HandlingEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsService Technician ExperienceManufacturingPatient Escort
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingJanitor and Cleaner
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeCrane CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Birmingham, Alabama
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security LicenseBLSSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLaw Enforcement
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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, 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, patient escort and maintenance worker.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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