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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 12%
Organizational Skills 9%
Time Management 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 63%
Bachelor's degree 22%
Associate's degree 14%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 4%
1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 24%

Current company

Allied Universal
NORTHEAST SECURITY
Securitas

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 26%
1-2 years 21%
2-5 years 46%

Browse Indeed's database of 4,153 profiles for Guards in Boston, MA

Last updated: Jul 6, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Boston, MA: $81,659 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $43,471$153,396 yearly

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Parking Enforcement Officer

Boston, MA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedCPRArmed Security License

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingDrivingLoss Prevention

Armed Security Guard Officer

Hyde Park, MA

Licenses & certifications

Class DFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRConcealed Carry Permit

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Experience

Security Command Center Operator

Lynn, MA

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCash Handling

Security Officer

Revere, MA

Licenses & certifications

Class DAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPSCPR

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess Experience

JobCorp Gate Guard

Boston, MA

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardBaton PermitOSHA 10OSHA 30CPR

Skills

Time ManagementProfessional EthicsSchedule ManagementEnglishGoogle WorkspaceGoogle Docs

Armed Guard

Boston, MA

Licenses & certifications

Certified Personal TrainerClass DFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 30OSHA 10

Skills

Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills

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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, CPR 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: armed security guard officer, security command center operator and parking enforcement 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 Boston, MA, 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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