Guards for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills9%Supervising Experience9%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Associate's degree21%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
3-5 years10%6-10 years14%More than 10 years76%Current company
GardaWorld Security Services US
Sunstates Security
Allied universal
Time at current job
Less than 1 year23%1-2 years33%2-5 years38%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,406 profiles for Guards in Charlotte, NC
Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $66,210 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,799 – $75,844 yearly
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Overnight Supervisor
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardSecurityAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsArmed Security Guard-Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsArmed Security Officer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipGuard CardDrivingAirport Security
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingRF ScannerSecurityPallet JackSecurity Officer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitFirearms LicensePERC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCertified Safety ProfessionalSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
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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, organizational skills and supervising experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and CPR.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: armed security officer, security guard and custodain.
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 21 years of professional experience.
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