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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 12%
Leadership 9%
Organizational Skills 9%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 88%
Bachelor's degree 10%
Master's degree 2%

Years of experience

1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 16%
6-10 years 24%

Current company

Allied Universal
DMAC Security
First coast security

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 16%
1-2 years 32%
2-5 years 37%

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Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, MD: $78,657 yearly

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Security Guard

Windsor Mill, MD

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardEPA 608 Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationArmed Security LicenseEPA Refrigeration Certification

Skills

Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer Service

Armed Guard

Baltimore, MD

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceManagementKitchen Management

Armed Licensed Service Guard

Baltimore, MD

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer Support

Security Guard

Baltimore, MD

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's License

Skills

Supervising ExperienceLeadershipRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingProcessing Cash TransactionsCash Register

United States Coast Guard

Laurel, MD

Licenses & certifications

Lifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRForklift Certification

Skills

Lifeguard ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipMilitaryAquatic Facility Experience

Security Guard

Baltimore, MD

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantLPNArmed Security License

Skills

Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadership

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What's the average time to fill a guard role?

The average time to fill a 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 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: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, armed security guard and armed licensed service 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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 14 years of professional experience.

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