Guards for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Associate's degree13%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years24%6-10 years16%Current company
Allied Universal
Army National Guard
Royce - US Protection ServiceTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year24%1-2 years21%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $64,866 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,946 – $82,591 yearly
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Security Guard
Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseWelding CertificationElectric Pallet Jack Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSafety Protocol AdherenceSecurity Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseClass G Security+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPVC ExtrusionSecurity officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceGuard CardClass D SecurityCISSPEMT CertificationFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceSecurity Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCarpentryCash Transit Armed Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipSecurity Guard a groundskeeper
East Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseConfidential ClearanceNRPAEDFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsInformixOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising Experience
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
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: security guard, unarmed security guard and cash transit armed 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 Cleveland, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 17 years of professional experience.
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