Guards for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Time Management
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 80%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Securitas
Gardaworld
Allied universal security
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 3, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $68,588 yearly
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Security Guard
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRCPAFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Resident Rapport BuildingPatient Personal Care AssistanceAssisted Living ExperienceProviding Care for ResidentsState Tested Nursing AssistantSenior Living Facility Experience+30 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementShelter Advocate
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationBaton PermitDriver's LicenseNonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification (NCI)CPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSalesProfessional Mover
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftGuard CardLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationDriver's LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceDietary Aide
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerBartender LicenseLifeguard ExperiencePassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+17 moreSkills
ManagementTime ManagementPharmacy Technician ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipDirect Support Professional
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationSupply Chain ManagementEMT CertificationJourneyman LicenseCRRNPERC Card+29 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementConstruction InspectionPresentation Skills
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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, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Driver's License, Guard Card 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, housekeeping and CNA - certified nursing assistant.
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 12 years of professional experience.
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