Guards for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
3-5 years16%6-10 years30%More than 10 years54%Current company
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BSI SecurityTime at current job
Less than a year22%1-2 years22%2-5 years46%
Browse Indeed's database of 4,180 profiles for Guards in Buffalo, NY
Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $68,296 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $55,851 – $83,513 yearly
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Security Guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedTIPSDriver's License+9 moreSkills
MEDENTAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAgricultureArmed Security Guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL CArmed Security LicenseConcealed Carry PermitSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMaintenance WorkMaintenanceCleaningSecurity Guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseClass E+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsUnarmed Security Officer
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipFinancial ConceptsRetail Sales TransactionsSecurity guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityEPA CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementArmed Security Guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationBaggage InspectionBaggage ScreeningPerimeter Security EnforcementFirearms LicenseDriver's License+11 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime Management
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, armed security guard and amazon 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 Buffalo, NY, 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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