Guards for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills11%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED72%Associate's degree19%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years14%6-10 years22%Current company
Allied Universal
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Stephens CollegeTime at current job
Less than a year53%1-2 years18%2-5 years18%
Browse Indeed's database of 565 profiles for Guards in Columbia, MO
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $68,060 yearly
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Security Officer (Unarmed)
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardClass D SecurityCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingDishwashingDishwasherKitchenware CleaningCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Guard
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCPAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSecurity officer
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationCertified Medical Administrative AssistantCertified Medical AssistantClass EFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCleaningRetail Sales Transactionslead custodian
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceDelivery Driver
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseClass EForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLeanSpark Delivery Driver
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCNA+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingStraight Razor
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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, organizational skills and leadership.
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 (unarmed), delivery driver and shelter advocate.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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