Guards for hire in Columbia, SC
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3,402
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree
- 19%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Allied Universal
Securitas
Wellpath
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 67%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
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Last updated: Nov 11, 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 Officer
Hopkins, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCNAHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsArmed Security Officer
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurityConflict ManagementSecurity Officer
West Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DEMR/EHROC CertificationSpecial Education CertificationGuard CardEMT Certification+13 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEHSOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSecurity SystemUnarmed Security Guard
Cayce, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTIPSOSHA 10Hazardous Energy Control+15 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceUnarmed Security Guard
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceLine Cook
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLife Insurance LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationCall Center Management+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementPresentation SkillsSecurity
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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, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
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, unarmed security guard and security officer.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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