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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 14%
Leadership 12%
Organizational Skills 12%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 63%
Associate's degree 27%
Bachelor's degree 6%

Years of experience

1-2 years 4%
3-5 years 12%
6-10 years 24%

Current company

Allied Universal
Signal security
University of Missouri

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 45%
1-2 years 16%
2-5 years 24%

Browse Indeed's database of 329 profiles for Guards in Columbia, MO

Last updated: Jul 7, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, MO: $62,731 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,358$72,392 yearly

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Security officer

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCertified Medical Administrative AssistantCertified Medical AssistantClass EFood Handler Certification

Skills

Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCleaningRetail Sales Transactions

Security Officer

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

Firearms LicenseOSHA 10OSHA 30Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CRough Terrain Forklift Certification

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceSupervising Experience

Security Officer

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationRegistered DietitianSORADriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

Skills

Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMathematical AptitudeAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Roof Loader/Warehouse

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardHealth Insurance LicenseFirst Aid CertificationEMT-BCPR

Skills

Communication SkillsTime ManagementEMT ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadership

Dietary Aide

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

Certified Personal TrainerLifeguard ExperiencePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Cleaning

Skills

Time ManagementPharmacy Technician ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills

UPS Driver Helper

Columbia, MO

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License

Skills

Heavy LiftingLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime Management

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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: 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: security officer, retired as of august 2025 and DSP (direct support professional).

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, MO, 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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