Guards for hire in Cleveland, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills15%Organizational Skills13%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree6%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years16%6-10 years14%Current company
Royce - US Protection ServiceAllied Universal
Allied Universal Event Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year16%1-2 years27%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $64,628 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,494 – $82,718 yearly
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Security Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DDOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardClass D SecurityDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPVC ExtrusionSecurity Officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSecurity Officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafePallet Jack CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurity Officer
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicensePeace Officer CertificationSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceUnloadingLoadingUnarmed Security Guard
Cleveland, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRegistered DietitianDoubles/Triples EndorsementFirearms LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedTWIC CardSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurityManufacturingCustomer Support
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 42 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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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 officer and janitorial worker.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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