Guards for hire in Cleveland, OH

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    6,174

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    14%
    Leadership
    8%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    74%
    Associate's degree
    12%
    Vocational or technical training
    7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Allied Universal
    • Allied Universal Security
    • Saber Healthcare
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    63%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    13%

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Last updated: Nov 7, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cleveland, OH: $63,683 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,611 – $80,132 yearly
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  • Security Guard

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseClass G Security+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementPVC Extrusion
  • Security Guard

    Warrensville Heights, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    American Welding Society (AWS) StandardsGuard CardClass D SecurityCertified Welding InspectorDriver's LicenseWelding Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCutting
  • Security Guard mobile supervisor

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicensePERC Card+3 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
  • Security Guard

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Security Guard

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    RBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantCPRServsafe Certification+2 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementSales Support
  • Security Officer

    Cleveland, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager Experience

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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, 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 CPR.

What are some job titles related to guards?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, allied universal security officer and security guard mobile supervisor.

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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