Guards for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Heavy Lifting8%Education level
High school diploma or GED87%Bachelor's degree9%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%3-5 years22%Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Aegis Protective ServicesTime at current job
2-5 years41%1-2 years24%Less than a year21%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $57,642 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,176 – $71,956 yearly
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Security Guard
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSecurity guard
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseServsafeSkills
Time ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingHeavy LiftingSecurity guard
Taylor Mill, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard (Unarmed)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPR+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementEMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLift TruckSecurity Guard
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardLifeguard ExperienceDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantLPN+12 moreSkills
LeadershipLifeguard ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 48 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 heavy lifting.
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, security guard and security guard (unarmed).
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 Cincinnati, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 8 years of professional experience.
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