Guards for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED85%Associate's degree6%Vocational or technical training4%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Securitas
Allied Universal
Abercrombie & Fitch
Time at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,140 profiles for Guards in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Oct 7, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $136,427 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $62,718 – $296,760 yearly
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Security Guard/Site Supervisor
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationCPR+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingArmed Security Officer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardTaserFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedArmed Security LicenseForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementVeterinary TerminologyArmed Security Officer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CriminologyOC CertificationGuard CardAct 120First Aid CertificationFirearms License+5 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSurveillance EquipmentSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadership
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 54 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 time management.
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, armed security officer and supervisor.
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 Columbus, OH, 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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