Guards for hire in Cincinnati, OH
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Heavy Lifting
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 77%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Securitas
Allied Universal
Intercon Security
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 60%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,480 profiles for Guards in Cincinnati, OH
Last updated: Oct 26, 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
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCounseling CertificationFirearms LicenseReal Estate LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSecurityJanitorial ExperienceSecurity Guard
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCertified Medical AssistantCosmetology LicenseCNA+7 moreSkills
Public SpeakingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurity Guard
Erlanger, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
ASE Medium-Heavy Truck CertificationASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist CertificationAEDCDLASE CertificationASE Automobile Service Consultant Certification+19 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMaterials HandlingProcess ImprovementContinuous ImprovementSecurity Guard
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationCPRClass G SecuritySkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementShipping & ReceivingUnloadingLoadingVSA
Cincinnati, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSecuritySurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 51 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 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, security guard (unarmed) and VSA.
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 23 years of professional experience.
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