Guards for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Bachelor's degree17%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Allied Universal
Inter-Con Security Systems
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 8,539 profiles for Guards in Charlotte, NC
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $66,674 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,880 – $81,002 yearly
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Armed Security Officer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Advanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
UnloadingGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationLoad & UnloadDriver's LicenseCDL C+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHouse Cleaning AssistanceSecurity Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardTeaching CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseLow Voltage LicenseArmed Security LicenseHVAC Certification+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsMechanic Experience
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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 organizational skills.
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 guard, patrol officer/supervisor and security guard path.
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 11 years of professional experience.
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