Guards for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Supervising Experience7%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Bachelor's degree19%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year4%3-5 years14%6-10 years16%Current company
Allied Universal
3D Security
Advance Services, Inc
Time at current job
Less than a year30%1-2 years14%2-5 years30%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 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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Brand Ambassador/Sales Associates
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRPERC Card+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipCleaning & Sanitation ManagementSanitationCleaningUnarmed Security Guard
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceSecurity Officer
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DOC CertificationSpecial Education CertificationGuard CardEMT CertificationFirearms License+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceManagementArmed Security Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Firearms LicenseIATEPA Refrigeration CertificationHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingAEDCDL+26 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsProductivity SoftwareEMR/EHREMR SystemsArmed Security Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms License+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSalesRetail Sales
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 47 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 guard, armed security officer and brand ambassador/sales associates.
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 17 years of professional experience.
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