Guards for hire in Canton, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Associate's degree8%Vocational or technical training6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Ohio Security System Inc
1st Security Services
Time at current job
Less than a year32%1-2 years22%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Canton, OH: $64,057 yearly
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Security Guard
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DAEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton Permit+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipMicrosoft Outlook CalendarTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsArmed Guard loss and prevention
Massillon, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardArmed Security License+12 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Officer/Private Investigator
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCrew Leader
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFall Protection CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseNACE CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipArmed Security Officer
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseConcealed Carry Permit+7 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Guard
Canton, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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: security guard, armed security officer and armed guard loss and prevention.
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 Canton, OH, 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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