Guards for hire in Buffalo, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Time Management10%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED80%Associate's degree12%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
Unknown2%1-2 years2%3-5 years14%Current company
Allied Universal
Buffalo Special InvestigationsSecuritas
Time at current job
Less than 1 year22%1-2 years34%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 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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Maintenance/Porter
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardCDLClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationAsbestos CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedSkills
Heavy LiftingPallet JackCleaningAdult LearningAdult EducationMachiningSecurity Guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafePallet Jack CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationCash HandlingMaintenanceSecurity Guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Driver's LicenseClass ESkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingMeal PreparationSecurity Guard
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DGuard CardCertified Notary PublicPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy 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 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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License and Class D Security.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, maintenance/porter and unarmed security 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 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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