Guards for hire in Charleston, WV
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 9%
- Leadership
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 91%
- Master's degree
- 5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 5%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Gestamp
Fedex
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 40%
- More than 5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, WV: $33,649 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $24,437 – $46,335 yearly
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Security Guard
South Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCPIAEDClass D SecurityFord CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementSecurityTemporary Worker
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Plumbing LicenseGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsOTREnvironmental Service Worker
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAct 120Driver's LicenseCPRBoiler LicenseAct 235+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingSecurity Guard
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOSHA 10PERC CardCPRPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurityMicrosoft WordDirector of Sports Medicine, Healthcare Administrator, and Strength Coach
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerDriver's LicenseLicensed Practical NurseCertified Athletic TrainerAED+9 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 52 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, CPR and Guard Card.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, environmental service worker and line cook.
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, WV, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 11 years of professional experience.
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