Guards for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED73%Bachelor's degree13%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years22%Current company
Allied Universal
GardaWorld Security Services US
AlliedTime at current job
Less than a year24%1-2 years35%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $66,311 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,181 – $76,899 yearly
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Unarmed Security Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCorporate Security Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationChauffeur's PermitGuard CardClass D SecurityEPA CertificationFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceArmed Security Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Armed Security License+10 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementArmed Security Officer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsUnarmed Security Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardEPA CertificationClass D SecurityEPA Type IEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipConstruction ExperienceGroundskeepingSecurity Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationSORABaton PermitDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication Skills
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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, time management and leadership.
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 guard and unarmed security guard.
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 Charlotte, NC, 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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