Guards for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills9%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED83%Bachelor's degree8%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years6%3-5 years18%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year35%1-2 years19%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Aug 22, 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 Officer
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHACDLGuard CardChild Development Associate CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Warm CallingHost/Hostess ExperienceMicrosoft Outlook CalendarOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCertified Quality AuditorPackaging+8 moreSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsFast Casual ExperienceInside Sales Representative
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedState Tested Nursing Assistant+18 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingFinancial ConceptsArmed Security Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSORA+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipExperience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPallet JackWarehouse ExperienceSecurity Guard
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DGuard CardFood Safety CertificationIICRC CertificationDriver's License+10 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingHousekeeping Assistance
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 46 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 leadership.
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, private security guard and security guard/site 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 21 years of professional experience.
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