Guards for hire in Colorado Springs, CO
Find guards who ensure safety, monitor surroundings and respond effectively to emergencies while maintaining a professional demeanor. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Colorado Springs, CO to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
3,130
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 15%
- Leadership
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 60%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Securitas
United States Army
Nordstrom Rack
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,130 profiles for Guards in Colorado Springs, CO
Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colorado Springs, CO: $70,331 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,715 – $76,435 yearly
- Find more information on Indeed Salaries
*Indeed data (US)
Fixed/Mobile Guard
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingEvent Security Specialist
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardCPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAsset Protection Associate
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipValet Driver
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorGuard CardOC CertificationCertified Notary PublicFirearms LicenseDriver's License+13 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMentor
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardAEDCertified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationCertified Case Manager+4 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingArmed Security Guard
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementInventory Control
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
Professional
🔥 Best for most teamsIdeal for dedicated recruiters and high-volume hiring teams
Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
100 contacts per month- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
📈 High volumeFor large organizations requiring max scale and custom solutions
Recommended for teams hiring at large scale
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 52 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 First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: fixed/mobile guard, senior officer specialist and armed security 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 Colorado Springs, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 9 years of professional experience.
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Smart Sourcing is incredibly intuitive. Instead of wading through hundreds of unqualified applications, we were able to filter down to top-tier talent in just a few clicks. It’s an essential tool for our HR team.
Marcus Chen, VP of People at Horizon Media
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply