Guards for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years22%6-10 years24%Current company
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1st ArmorTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years26%2-5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,922 profiles for Guards in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Aug 16, 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
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DGuard CardFood Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHousekeeping AssistanceSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationLoss Prevention QualifiedArmed Security LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSecurity Guard/Site Supervisor
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationEMT CertificationAED OperationSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardProperty & Casualty LicenseCNPDriver's LicenseCPRBarbering LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHome Health Care AssistanceHome CareHome HealthNursingCaregivingArmed Security Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSORASkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementArmed Security Officer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationBaton PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime Management
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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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a Guard?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, Driver's License 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, security guard/site supervisor and armed 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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Guard?
Most guards have 26 years of professional experience.
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