Guards for hire in Charleston, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Leadership8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Bachelor's degree14%Master's degree7%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
Allied universal
Andy Frain Services
Army National Guard
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,487 profiles for Guards in Charleston, SC
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, SC: $62,422 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,872 – $72,328 yearly
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Junk removal
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementDelivery DrivingSecurity
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOSHA 10Driver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSalesInfantryman Team Leader (11B)
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Series 79Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Non-CDL Class CWelding CertificationAWS CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceSecurity Guard
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistanceResidential HousekeepingSecurity Officer
North Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPRSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSecurityLoss PreventionLaw EnforcementAdvanced Distributed Learning Team Lead
Charleston, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
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Analysis SkillsSecret ClearancePresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAdult LearningAdult Education
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 50 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
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 officer, infantryman team leader (11b) and junk removal.
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 Charleston, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 12 years of professional experience.
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