Guards for hire in Colorado Springs, CO
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Most popular skills
Leadership17%Organizational Skills11%Communication Skills11%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree33%Associate's degree33%Years of experience
3-5 years67%More than 10 years33%Current company
Private Security FirmUnited States Army
United States Department of Justice
Time at current job
1-2 years50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,060 profiles for Guards in Colorado Springs, CO
Last updated: Aug 10, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colorado Springs, CO: $70,331 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,715 – $76,435 yearly
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Armed Security Guard
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLifeguard ExperienceBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseTIPSSkills
LeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMotor Transport Operator
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CCNABLSSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsSenior Officer Specialist
Peyton, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationGuard CardCPPODriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseHVAC CertificationSkills
LeadershipSecurityQuality AssuranceSurveillance EquipmentSurveillance MonitoringCCTV System Operation (AV)
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What's the average time to fill Guard role?
The average time to fill Guard role is 44 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 Guard include: leadership, organizational skills and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for Guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card and AED.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: senior officer specialist, armed security guard and motor transport operator.
What level of education is common for Guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for Guard in Colorado Springs, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for Guard?
Most guards have 9 years of professional experience.
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