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Most popular skills

Communication Skills 12%
Leadership 10%
Supervising Experience 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 67%
Bachelor's degree 21%
Associate's degree 8%

Years of experience

1-2 years 6%
3-5 years 20%
6-10 years 22%

Current company

Allied Universal
Security Management of South Carolina LLC
Wellpath

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 17%
1-2 years 33%
2-5 years 36%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,125 profiles for Guards in Columbia, SC

Last updated: Jul 12, 2026

Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbia, SC: $136,427 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $62,718$296,760 yearly

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Security Guard

Columbia, South Carolina

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceBuffing

Head Custodian

Columbia, South Carolina

Licenses & certifications

AEDGuard CardAct 120Class D SecurityInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's License

Skills

Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsBamboo

Custody Officer

Columbia, South Carolina

Licenses & certifications

AEDCertified Notary PublicASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

Skills

Supervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets

Detention Officer I

Columbia, South Carolina

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardQ ClearanceProperty & Casualty LicenseFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC Card

Skills

Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurity

Security Officer

Columbia, South Carolina

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationReal Estate LicenseReal Estate Salesperson LicenseSafety Training UndergoneHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training

Skills

SecurityMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareHand ToolsPower ToolsMechanical Knowledge

Security Officer

Columbia, South Carolina

Licenses & certifications

Guard CardClass D SecurityCertified Notary PublicSalesforce CertificationSalesforce CloudSalesforce

Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperiencePersonal Assistant ExperienceTime Management

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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 supervising experience.

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, custody officer and 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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a guard?

Most guards have 11 years of professional experience.

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